Are the fundamentals of home building changing? The drivers might tell us. Editorial Director Paul Deffenbaugh is watching seven areas that could cause the home building industry to undergo an epic change.

Builders with communities that have homeowner associations face unique challenges and risks. Here are best practices and resources for home builders who are looking to set up community associations that succeed.

Kargil Development's XO Condominiums in Chicago, Ill. received a gold award at the 2008 National Sales and Marketing Awards.

Learn the priorities general real-estate agents use when selecting which new-home community to show.

Now in its 27th year, the National Sales and Marketing Awards pay tribute to superior new-home sales and marketing achievements by individual sales and marketing professionals; home builders and associates; and sales and marketing councils.

Davies Smith Developments and G. Ryan Design, both in Toronto, Canada, received a gold award at the 2008 National Sales and Marketing Awards.

New home marketing guru Stan Kates debates Professional Builder columnist and marketing consultant John Rymer on the question of whether Web-based marketing and sales can replace elaborate model home presentations and on-site sales staffs.

The Northeast Builders Association and Renaissance Creative received a gold award at the 2008 National Sales and Marketing Awards.

Despite a huge downturn in most housing markets, the high end of the pricing spectrum has not suffered nearly as much. If the general economy remains robust, demand for high-priced homes may be building, leading to the hope that luxury homes could lead r