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Exterior view of the Panorama Idea Home in Colorado.

Brilliant and Resilient: The Panorama Idea Home

The Colorado home is a master class in merging beautiful design, indoor comfort, and aggressive sustainability goals in an unforgiving climate
Dec. 10, 2024
Renderings: courtesy Dan Coletti
Rendering of the rear elevation of the The New American Home 2025

The New American Home 2025

In keeping with past show homes at the International Builders' Show, the 2025 home is taking building innovations to a new level
Dec. 9, 2024
Rachel Kay
Courtyard Homes at Easton Park kitchen with island seating

Home for the Holidays: Designing Spaces for Gathering

Even as homes sizes shrink to become more attainable, they don’t have to sacrifice the nostalgia of a big holiday dinner party
Dec. 9, 2024
GMD Design
Front elevation of The Sedgewick luxury home designed by GMD Design.

4 On-the-Boards Designs From Move-Up to Luxury Homes

Designs for projects still in development from Pro Builder's House Review team
Dec. 6, 2024
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Wooden blocks with 'lowly' letters switching to 'lofty' indicate striving for higher goals.

Audacious Goals to Grow and Improve Your Business

There are goals, and then there are goals that result in truly meaningful changes for your business
Dec. 11, 2024
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Three construction workers in yellow vests and hard hats discuss plans at a jobsite.

Construction Industry Employment Turns a Corner

In November, the construction sector added 10,000 jobs, compared with just 2,000 the previous month
Dec. 9, 2024
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IBS Education session presenter on stage giving a presentation to home builders.

Ideas and Inspiration: Make the Most of IBS Education 

With more than 120 education sessions in a variety of formats, each day of the Builders’ Show offers a wealth of opportunities to grow your knowledge and skills
Dec. 9, 2024
Speaker talking to a group of attendees at the International Builders' Show Centrals

Connect, Learn, and Grow at IBS Centrals 

The Centrals are the ideal place to connect with other home building pros, learn new skills, and explore fresh ideas
Dec. 9, 2024
Chuck Shinn, co-founder of Shinn Group

The Shinn's Legacy of Professionalism

Chuck and Emma Shinn are retiring, leaving a 50-year legacy of helping professionalize the home building industry
Dec. 17, 2024
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A renter sits on a couch with her head in her hands

Renters Less Likely to Feel a Sense of Belonging

Not only has renting become a financial burden, but many renter households also report not feeling a sense of connection to their neighbors
Dec. 16, 2024
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A man in the foreground uses a jig saw while a woman in the background paints the walls of a home they're remodeling to flip..

Home Flipping Activity, Profits Decline

During Q3 2024, home flipping activity saw a dip as profits fell by nearly 30%
Dec. 16, 2024
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A street lined with homes in Boston

10 Housing Markets Expected to Come Out on Top in 2025

In the coming year, more homebuyers are expected to flock to the market as prices balance out. But where will buyers be looking?
Dec. 16, 2024
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A residential area in Florida flooded in the aftermath of a hurricane

Older Buyers Continue to Purchase Homes in High Climate-Risk Areas

Younger buyers, on the other hand, have become more selective with where they live
Dec. 17, 2024
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A man puts a 'Sale' sign outside his home

Younger Homeowners Will Drive Home Sales in 2025

While many young people have lived in their homes for less than five years, changing life circumstances could make them next year’s biggest sellers
Dec. 12, 2024
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An individual looks over the buyer conversion report on a tablet

What Do Buyers Want From Their Homebuying Experience?

A recent report shows that better technology and building more personal relationships are crucial when it comes to selling homes
Dec. 11, 2024
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A family puts a 'sold' sign over a 'for sale' sign in front of a new home

10 Housing Market Predictions for the Coming Year

Among the predictions: Sales in 2025 will outpace home sales during 2024
Dec. 4, 2024
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Aerial view of the Panorama Idea Home in Colorado

13 Products Used in the Panorama Idea Home

Explore some of the products used in this net-zero, carbon-neutral, all-electric, healthy home in Colorado
Dec. 5, 2024
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Despite smart home technology's popularity, many homeowners struggle with the user experience.

Upgrading the Smart Home Experience

By providing support from the get-go, home builders can drastically improve homeowner satisfaction
Oct. 31, 2024
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A lounge space with various seating areas and large windows

Designing With Wellness in Mind

When designing a housing community, pay attention to the interiors—they can have a strong impact on residents’ well-being
Oct. 17, 2024
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A kitchen with a generous island at Landsea Homes' Rohe at Neuhouse

6 Kitchens Consumers Will Love

Consider these tips to deliver kitchens that meet a broad range of lifestyle needs
Oct. 8, 2024