Manufacturers create products to appeal to a variety of price points.

When it is time to design new product for a community, many builders go in search of the perfect plan — something already out there. They shop the competition, search the Web or ask their marketing consultants to pull a trick from the hat. But, ala

One of the most important considerations in home building and site development is deciding on an appropriate and cost-effective wastewater treatment system. Soil type, local code requirements and a range of other factors figure into the equation. When is

As with any discussion relating to design elements, an analysis of just what makes a room or area seem inviting is often quite subjective. Diverse personal preferences make it difficult to outline specific do's-and-don't's, but a few general guidelines c

This "Miami modern" design by architect Barry Sugarman was the Best of Show winner in Southeast Builders Conference's recent Aurora Awards. We think it heralds the return of modern architecture to residential prominence, a budding trend accelerated by th

Delighting customers drives the new home design process.

The Setup: An executive active in land acquisition and development for a large local production builder finds a choice building site on his own, without help from anyone. But then he thinks to himself, "This parcel is so good, we'd gladly pay a broker to

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Eleventh year of measuring profitability and financial benchmarks among Lee Evans Group clients shows strength of long housing boom.