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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

The utilitarian laundry room is morphing into a bigger, more attractive space for more than washing clothes. Dog showers, gift-wrapping stations, study areas, sewing centers and potting sinks are common elements. The growing popularity of front-loading w

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