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Green Projects

Homebuilders, Associations Bicker Over Green Building Programs

As the National Association of Home Builders and the U.S. Green Building Council argue the merits of their respective green-building programs, dozens of local variations are springing up in housing markets around the United States. At the heart of the de

Products

September 2007 Professional Builder New Product Report

New products featured in the September 2007 edition of Professional Builder magazine including a programmable security lock from Schlage and a kitchen sink from Pegasus/Blanco that also functions as a convenient cutting board.

Financials

Code Change Lowers Hurdles for SIPs, Green Building

A new International Residential Code change could save homebuilders time while making green building easier.

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Opportunity Is Out There

It's easy to get caught up in the doom-and-gloom psychology associated with the current housing market slide. But remember, there's a time lag between what happens in a local marketplace and the statistics reported by national government agencies.

Management

How Homebuilders Can Be Proactive About Succession Planning

Regardless of company size, homebuilders need to be prepared for the day a talented manager decides to move on. Here's how.

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August 2007 Executive Moves

Orlando, Fla.-based giant Park Square Homes has named Alan Wilson vice president of finance. He'll report directly to Park Square president Jim Bagley.

Housing Giants

Private Homebuilders Hold M&A Advantage Over Public Builders

When considering acquisitions, the larger private home builders have some notable advantages over the publics. The biggest: they can offer new capital to fund growth.

Surfaces

ProBuilder Product Report: Countertops and Surfaces

Here's a look at product solutions for countertops.

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Homebuilding Executives Need Focus on Existing-home Market

Real-estate consultant and Housing Giants columnist John Burns advises home building executives to track the velocity of total sales in their price range and maximize market share of those home sales.

Products

In My Own Words: Haven Properties

Mike Baptist, president of Haven Properties, Atlanta, shares a few of the product selections that his firm likes to use in the homes they build.

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