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The Best in American Living Award celebrates its 25th year this year. The…
Everything in Its Place
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Hardware Ties it Together
Don't Lift a Finger
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Cocooning trend behind popular home features
As builders reengineer their homes to make them more affordable during the credit crunch, it’s important that they don’t eliminate design features that are important to cocooning homebuyers
Qualified Design Success
It's easier than ever to learn from the winners of the Best in American Living Award
How to Compete With Foreclosures
How home builders can win over home buyers considering foreclosed homes
Home of the Year: Southern Accents
It's decidedly simple and true to its roots. Not a "Gone with the Wind" plantation but a laid-back, Lowcountry design, this home in Bluffton, S.,C., earned the highest accolade from the 2008 Best in American Living Award judges: Home of the Year.
Codes and Zones Make an Impact on Window Choices
Homes nationwide are potentially subject to high winds, not just hurricane-prone areas
A Contest to Educate
During Roy Diez's 34-year career at Professional Builder, he had many accomplishments, but perhaps none had as long-lasting an effect the Best in American Living Award. Working with the NAHB, Diez helped establish the premier national design contest that now celebrates its 25th Anniversary. This design contest, unlike so many others, had a significant difference, however.
5 Great Land Decisions Home Builders Made in a Troubled Market
Not all land decisions made today by builders turn out badly. Contributing Editor Jane Adler showcases 5 examples of land decisions that are leading to success
