PB October 2007

The Federal Reserve Board lowered interest rates this week by half a point and financial markets reacted enthusiastically.

Read on to find out more about Millwork and Molding from Azek, Outwater and more.

Professional Builder columnist Rodney Hall has a list of suggestions for recently unemployed homebuilder employees – and it doesn’t include taking some time off.

John Rymer closes his two-part series on dealing with house-to-sell customers. His advice: Step outside production builder boundaries and get involved in selling your customer’s existing home

Scott Sedam reminds home builders to maintain good relationships with suppliers and trades

Today’s active adults span two generations — the Eisenhower and Baby Boomer — and they have very different opinions about the homes and communities where they plan to spend their golden years

The NHQ Awards are sponsored by the NAHB Research Center and Professional Builder. Winners were recognized in a gala award ceremony at the 2007 Professional Builder Benchmark Conference Sept. 26 at the Chateau Elan Winery and Resort in Braselton, Ga.

For the second time, Pringle Development of Eustis, Fla., has earned a Silver National Housing Quality Award. The employee-owned home building company reports its revenues are higher and its market position stronger than ever due to strong leadership, improved construction quality and solid customer relationships.