While a handful of municipalities across the country require new homes to meet 'visitability' standards, a Georgia coalition is taking a broader tack.

Proposed amendment would take Florida land-use decisions away from elected officials and put them on the ballot.

What can builders do when faced with opposition from anti-growth groups and a governor's unfriendly smart growth policy?

North Florida Builders Inc. wanted a unique merchandising theme that would make its Talleyrand model memorable and increase word-of-mouth traffic. A calming spa theme seemed like the perfect solution, says Linda Mathis, MIRM, vice president of North Fl..

Several indicators point to 2004 as a vanguard year for the green building movement as what has been niche moves into mainstream home building.

Fast-growing builders often throw additional staff into overburdened systems and processes, driving up general and administrative expenses with little impact on the core problems.

To make your company stand out, select one thing you do or can do better than any other home builder in your area. Master it throughout your organization and make it part of your standard operating procedure

Wishing thinking, wanting and wondering often lead to innovation, but not without action or effort. Finish the job.

When it comes to converting e-leads into e-sales, there's no substitute for speed.