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Design

Home Design Details That Add Distinction

Drawn from winners of the 2020 Best in American Living Awards, these design details can inspire home builders with fresh new ways to differentiate their homes in a competitive market

Clerestory windows with a fireplace in the home's great room

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Products

Installing In-Drawer Outlets Is Now Easier Than Ever

Docking Drawer—known for creating safe, leading-edge in drawer outlet solutions–has a new 15-amp in-drawer outlet

Housing Markets

Seniors Continue Working the Most in These 10 Metros

The traditional retirement age of 65 does not apply to a large chunk of the American population, says SmartAsset. According to the U.S....

Electrical

Prep for Future Demand Through Pre-Wiring for Electric Vehicle Charging

There are several home features growing in popularity that are likely to become the norm in 10 to 20 years, such as electric vehicles. Homes...

Planning + Development

Farm Storage Metamorphosizes Into the ‘Caterpillar’ Housing Development

During World War II, the U.S. Navy developed a prefab housing structure deemed the Quonset hut. Today, those huts are used for storage on...

Market Data + Trends

Healthy Increase of Listings Could Be on the Horizon

A new survey by Realtor.com found a significant share of homeowners plan to list their homes this year. The online survey asked nearly 4,000...

Market Data + Trends

Current Housing Price Growth 'Not Sustainable'

While the housing market’s boom can be justified, there are a handful of trends resulting from low inventory and high demand that are not...

Q+A

How This Arizona Luxury Home Builder Is Making a Move to Diversify

One of Camelot Homes’ strategic challenges has been to find opportunities to diversify its business. Built-to-rent homes provide one avenue the home builder is exploring through its new brand, Arcadia Communities

Aerial view of Arcadia Communities' build-to-rent homes in Citrus Court and Square, in Phoenix

Financials

The Resmark Companies Wants to Buy Your Model Homes

On this installment of The Weekly, learn how The Resmark Companies' new model home sale-leaseback program works for large volume builders,...

Labor + Trade Relations

How to Hire Reentering Citizens

Many formerly incarcerated individuals have found both hope and stability in the construction sector thanks to contracting groups and...

Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features