New Community Built on Strong Roots
Illinois' northeastern counties have the state's hottest housing markets, as new home buyers continue to move farther in search of more home at an affordable price.
Survey Says
A new American Institute of Architects survey uncovers the latest design trends, catering to communities complete with shopping and transportation, and allowing space for gatherings.
Product Review: Windows & Doors
Old world classic designs, Low-E4 glass and mahogany are featured in some of the latest window and door products.
How Do You Spell Team?
Columnist Paul Cardis talks about the meaning of teamwork and how to build it more effectively by implementing a Neighborhood Quality Team approach.
Man's Best Friend
Columnist Scott Sedam talks about the critical importance of builder/supplier/trade relationships. "There is a new paradigm of high-level cooperation," he says. "And though rarely practiced, it works."
Common Vision
Strategic planning does far more than plot a course for your company. In truth, I believe its value is greater for the cohesive effect it has on your employees.
Overcoming with Attitude
Sales people answer these questions: What do you do to reverse the trend and turn around your sales performance? What role does attitude play in the turnaround? And how do you maintain a positive attitude when sales are hard to come by?
Business Management
On-Your-Lot Gets Hot
Production builders should look before they go leaping into on-your-lot building as a sideline operation. While it sounds like a good idea on the surface, the process for scattered lot development has its own complexities
Spec Carefully
The latest data the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD released shows the inventory of completed but unsold new houses on the market reached 128,000 in March — the highest level ever recorded since 1973.
Career Help
The Home Builders Institute (HBI) has partnered with Beazer Homes and Latinos on Fast Track (LOFT) to launch Team Builders.
