Merger and acquisition activity in home building will rise again, so says M&A experts Michael P. Kahn and Associates. Housing Giants columnist Jody Kahn Kline discusses the who, what, why and when of stabilizing the housing market.

Markets were punished in March on worries that the weak housing sector could seep into the broader economy as our session and the quarter ended March 30, 2007. Standard & Poor reported its January housing index had the worst showing in 13 years. Pour

Although we see signs of improvement in new- home sales, we believe these are primarily incentive-driven, and the market correction that began taking shape in 2006 is far from over. One reason we are cautious is that there are currently 2.1 million vacan

Are you considering talking to a lender about financing? Learn four must-have tips for improving your odds and learn about 10 items you’ll need to obtain a line of credit.

Nothing in the home building industry surpasses the scale of the International Builders' Show. Its sheer size and the opportunities to learn about the latest issues and solutions, network with peers and discover new products make for a home-building

California home builder Brian Catalde was officially elected and installed as the 2007 president of the 235,000-member NAHB. Involved in the Southern California home building industry for more than 30 years, Catalde is president and chief operating offic

Veridian Homes of Madison, Wis., was named the 2007 EnergyValue Housing Award Builder of the Year. Presented by the NAHB Research Center, the EVHA recognizes builders who have voluntarily integrated energy efficiency into the design, construction and mar

Starts are slightly above home demand. However, excessive homes under construction and homes for sale will delay market recovery for many months.

As sales drop off, many builders have been forced to lay off employees. What happens to staff morale when employees are let go? What can builders do to maintain employee loyalty and productivity when painful cuts must be made? We asked leading management