Market Data + Trends Housing affordability continues to slide in third quarter In all, 64.5 percent of new and existing homes sold between the beginning of July and end of September were affordable to families earning the U.S. median income of $64,400.
Market Data + Trends Exclusive Research: Going Green Green building may be here to stay but finding buyers willing to pay a premium for energy efficiency and sustainability is still a challenge.
Leadership Executive Corner: Public Versus Private Woodside Homes CEO Joel Shine recently shared his perspective on the public/private dilemma.
Building Envelope Joint Sealing: Some Leaks Matter More Than Others Owens Corning research quantifies leakage rates for 17 common house joints and openings
Green Projects Sustainability: A Winner in Any Language Team Austria receives top honors at the 2013 Solar Decathlon.
Best Practices New, Improved, and Potentially Litigious Simply using green or other new and unfamiliar products in the same manner as traditional products could render a builder vulnerable to liability.
Sales 25 Proven Ways Home Builders Can Increase Sales A comprehensive strategy for reviewing and improving your sales operation
New-Home Sales Closing the Sales Fulfillment Gap, Part II: Action Amidst the Angst Builders weigh in with their own, still-evolving solutions on how best to shepherd customers from contract to closing
Design Change for the Better Modifications and upgrades, even those that are seemingly small, can reinvigorate buyers’ interest in your house plans.
Building Technology Up to the Challenge The Department of Energy’s latest program encourages builders to integrate proven innovations and ensure optimal home performance.
