Whether or not it has any effect on materials shortages in the fast-growing Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex remains to be seen, but the area will soon have another building materials distribution center, as supply rushes to meet burgeoning de-mand.

The land use planning process took the next step and a new mixed-use master planned community is closer to development on the San Diego waterfront.

A Santa Barbara home building firm is the new recipient of a prestigious award from the state of California for its successful efforts to divert waste from landfills.

Everyone knows that manuals and warranty information that come with appliances, materials and other major home purchases should be kept in one convenient and central location.

Miami architect (and traditional neigh-borhood development pioneer) Andres Duany believes TND is the cure for the epidemic of anti-growth political move-ments now sweeping across America’s most vibrant housing markets.

Every new home, in one way or another, reflects its owners and their priorities. After all, this is the true definition of a custom home-- one that is designed to fit the lives of its inhabitants.

The 1087-acre, mixed-use, master planned community, Playa Vista, received two building permits Dec. 16 from the City of Los Angeles

Vinyl, the floor covering found in most new homes, has been getting a bad name over the years.

The opportunity to make great strides by utilizing technology is at the doorstep of the housing industry