April 2017

Multifamily

Finding the Right Mix for Mixed-Use Projects

Mixed-use residential development is flourishing in key urban and suburban markets experiencing significant population growth. See how developers get the right mix of housing, retail, and other amenities to energize the surrounding neighborhood

Successful mixed-use housing development projects require a local approach

Doors

Steel Doors | Jeld-Wen

Exterior steel doors in the Craftsman Collection from Jeld-Wen have the look and feel of Craftsman design but are more affordable than...

Opinion

A Breath of Fresh Air From This Year's Models

On a new home tour in Southern California, PB's editorial director found some refreshing surprises

Doors

Entry Door | Masonite

Masonite has expanded its line of exterior doors by introducing the Heritage Series of three-panel fiberglass entry doors. The line is...

Opinion

A Value Proposition

The market is hot, yet home is being seen as a quality-of-life investment, rather than a commodity

Doors

Sliding Doors | MI Windows & Doors

New sliding doors from MI Windows & Doors come with blinds between the glass and a warm-edge spacer system that makes for energy...

Sales + Marketing Best Practices

How to Be More Likable When Not Face to Face

Effective phone and email communication make you a more compelling person, even when you’re out of sight

A woman using an iPad for a home sales call

Doors

Multi-Slide Doors | Western Window Systems

The Series 7600 Multi-Slide Door from Western Window Systems offers indoor-outdoor living to homes in a variety of climates across the...

Quality Matters

Proper Backfilling and Grading for a Dry Foundation

Wet basements and crawlspaces rank among the most serious construction defects. These grading and backfilling steps will keep foundations dry

Proper backfilling and landscape grading for a dry foundation

Doors

Water Barrier | Simpson Door Co.

Simpson Door Co. has made its WaterBarrier technology available for flush door designs—including those with windows, standard raised...

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

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features