Codes + Standards Number of Certified Zero Energy Ready Homes Reaches 1,000 Thousands more are planned for this year
Leadership The Mike Nieri Mindset of Multiple Markets and Prices for Great Southern The South Carolina builder was expanding product into new geographic markets when most of the industry is dialing back and catering to a niche
Outdoor Living Exclusive Research: The Great Outdoors The home building community shares insights abut using outdoor living features to help market and sell new homes.
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
Home Technology 2017 Show Village: A Showcase for Innovation Professional Builder’s Show Village homes offered ideas for Millennials and Boomers and kitchens and baths, plus easy-to-use smart home technology
Builders What’s Next For WOTUS? An extensive review of the “Waters of the United States” definition may change the stormwater and wetlands permitting processes
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
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
Single-Family Homes Residential Remodeling Spending Reaches New High Growth in remodeling spending will be driven by older homeowners who make upgrades to age in place
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