April 2017

House Plans

Essential design moves make it easier to deliver outdoor space, natural light, and privacy

Products

Nature informs current trends in wall treatments, countertops, and tile, in natural materials and impressive man-made imitations

Quality Matters

What Is the Cost of Quality Construction?

A 25-year veteran of the housing industry makes the case for investing in good quality up front instead of paying for poor quality later

Labor + Trade Relations

Immigration Reform and the Leadership Gap

The U.S. is overdue for immigration reform, and it's time for builders to step up and play a leading role in that movement

Economics

Owners Pay More For A Mortgage

The monthly mortgage payment for the typical U.S. home was $758 as of the end of last year

Doors

Smart Lock | Yale

Yale upgraded its Real Living Assure Locks by making them compatible with the HomeKit Network Module. Users can lock and unlock their doors...

Sales

Texas Sets Sales And Price Records

Compared with 2015, the previous record year for both metrics, total sales increased 4.6 percent and the median price rose 7.7 percent

Doors

Handle Set | Baldwin Hardware

The simple sculptural lines and patterns of mid-century modern design inspired the Palm Springs collection of door sets from Baldwin...

Single-Family Homes

Growth in remodeling spending will be driven by older homeowners who make upgrades to age in place

Doors

Door Set | Rocky Mountain Hardware

A slimmer style distinguishes the Edge door set from Rocky Mountain Hardware. The escutcheon is just 2 inches wide, a ½-inch narrower than...

Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December