PB October 2012

Management

2013 NHQ Awards - Vintage Homes' power to transform

After more than a quarter century of catering to the high-end move-up market in Memphis, Vintage Homes turns its business model upside down to target a more lucrative segment — first-time buyers.

Management

2013 NHQ Awards—A Systematic Approach to Growth for DSLD Homes

With a fanatical fixation on continuous improvement, DSLD Homes has been able to maintain quality and customer satisfaction through extreme periods of growth

Awards

2013 NHQ Awards - Focus on employees drives success for Wayne Homes

By putting their employees first, on-your-lot builder Wayne Homes has created a culture of treating both internal and external customers right.

Awards

2013 NHQ Awards - Charter Homes' quality journey

Three-time NHQ Award-winner Charter Homes & Neighborhoods shares the lessons from their three-year quality journey.

Accessibility

Universal Design in Home Building Is Going Mainstream

Like green building, universal design is no longer an unfamiliar concept to homebuyers, but they still need sound advice from builders on making their homes livable for as long as possible

Labor + Trade Relations

10 Strategies for Managing the Coming Labor Shortage

As the housing market revives, more builders are experiencing a dearth of skilled contractors. And no one in Washington, D.C., seems to care

Man holding help-wanted sign as labor shortage looms for builders

Single-Family Homes

4 Cutting-Edge Green Home Designs

Professional Builder’s House Review design team presents four green homes geared for today’s buyer markets

Plan 30506 was constructed as a demonstration home at a recent state fair, with the goal of having the home produce more power than it uses.

Sales + Marketing

Is Social Media Critical to Marketing New Homes?

As consumers flock to sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest, more builders are using these tools to reach potential buyers. But is social media a must-use tool in new-home marketing?

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