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Editorial Director Paul Deffenbaugh talks about how Professional Builder's Benchmark conference digs into the details of the best systems for operating a quality home-building company.
New Partnerships
Professional Builder has formed an alliance with DesignLens.com a fee-based subscription service for floor plans, model homes, site plans and master plan tours. Its users include builders, developers, architects, interior designers and suppliers. These subscribers gain awareness and knowledge of the most influential design trends affecting our industry.
PATH, HUD Partner to Showcase Concept Homes
PATH and HUD form partnership with several private sector businesses to build two concept homes that feature flexible design and time-saving production processes.
Understanding Buyer Motivations
Three sales pros share how they use their listening skills to get to the heart of potential home buyers' motivation for purchasing a new home.
In My Own Words: Mike Venetis of Bigelow Homes
Mike Venetis, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, of Bigelow Homes (2004 Builder of the Year) in Aurora, Ill. gives us the five products that he will not build without.
School District, Developers Collaborate
Instead of butting heads with local schools, developers Hillwood Residential and Mabrey & Partners, both of Dallas, partnered with the local district to help meet the quickly growing needs of the community.
New Book Helps Development Approvals
A How-To resource for involving the community in your development plans.
New Player, New Court?
Armed with Middle Eastern oil money, Larry Webb's growth plans for WL Homes just took a quantum leap into the league where public Giants play after Dubai-based Emaar Properties' $1 billion-plus cash acquisition of the company.
