The easier the maintenance, the more likely your homes will reflect quality 10, 20 or 50 years from now. Here's a checklist for 'smart durability' - building practices that can improve durability by easing the maintenance burden.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's 1997 listing of the cactus ferruginous pygmy owl as endangered was 'arbitrary and capricious' and violated FWS policies.
Many Hispanics in the Orlando, Fla., area thought homeownership was beyond their reach, before KB Home began sponsoring monthly home buying seminars.
Production builders have dealt with storm-water runoff erosion controls for more than a decade. Now, regulations that went into effect last spring are snaring even custom builders on sites as small as 1 acre.
On the court and off, basketball plays an important part in David Caligaris' life.
Two Florida firms might be a harbinger of things to come in many housing markets as national builders continue to expand.
Reaching the pinnacle in one, two or even three markets is one thing. reaching this level in five cities is truly impressive. Ten is incredible. Fifteen is astounding. Seventeen of 21 is almost beyond belief.
The good news of the past few years for builders is that many have accumulated significant sums of money. The bad news? What to do with it.
Job-site recycling programs not only demonstrate environmental responsibility, but also give the builder a connection with potential home buyers.
