Opinion Big Opportunities for Builders Three unmet needs and the market shifts they signal are a call to innovation; a chance for differentiation
Opinion Defining the Generations The authors offer their assessment of where home builders’ biggest opportunities may lie
Sponsored Windows New Moisture Management Solution MAXFLASH liquid flashing membrane is best suited for complex window configurations, irregular surfaces, and large and setback window openings
Sponsored Advice for Pros Spring Into Action And Upgrade The Kitchen & Bathroom Countertops, vanities, flooring, fixtures and other kitchen and bath renovation ideas just in time for remodeling season
Sponsored Market Data + Trends Building Faster Without Sacrificing Quality Or Design: Products to Help Profit From Today’s Demand It’s a new year, and the housing market isn’t showing any signs of slowing down
New-Home Marketing The 13 Top Digital Trends for Builders A digital marketing expert's view on the hottest advances coming your way for 2017
Opinion 50 Ways to Build Your New Home Our roundup of home design trends, fresh from the 2017 International Builders Show
Sales + Marketing The Sales Process Gets Personal Millennial buyers expect personalization, and they want transparency in the sales process
Sales Three Home Trends to Embrace in 2017 Use of the up-to-date design trends make your models more attractive to buyers—and the search words that describe them can help boost sales
Opinion Why Are Chicago Home Sales Dropping? After a record year in Chicago, why the dip? A local real estate pro offers some explanation.
Sponsored Builders How the Right Products and Manufacturer Partnerships Can Help Solve Labor Shortage Issues There are 17% fewer people now working in construction than at the market peak, with some states seeing declines of 20% or more
Sponsored Caulks + Sealants Three Ways to Help Your Clients Reduce Energy Costs in the New Year Insulating sealants, tankless water heaters, smart thermostats, and other innovative products can lower heating and cooling bills
Business Management Looking Ahead to 2017 One thing I can guarantee: 2017 will be nothing if not interesting
Home Technology Trust, Teamwork, Partnership Homes get built, in large part, because of great relationships
Opinion Notes From the Field: Five Common Framing Errors and How to Avoid Them Mistakes in framing lead to structural and serviceability issues. Here are the most common errors, and how to eliminate them
Opinion Inventory Watch: In California and Nationwide, Hard to Get Started Markets with the largest decrease in entry-level home affordability underscore hurdles for first-time buyers
Sponsored Disaster Durable Solutions Continuous Insulation Sheathing Simplifies Energy Code Compliance Typical wall assemblies offer numerous pathways for heat to exit through exterior walls. Heat lost through wall surface thermal bridging can...
The Design Side Looking at the future with Charter Homes & Neighborhoods The Lancaster, Pa.-based home builder talks design trends and creating new neighborhoods in the dynamic Pittsburgh market
Sponsored Appliances Cooking with Induction Induction cooktops, which use electromagnetic energy to create heat in the metal of a pot, can boil water within 90 seconds without pre-heating
Sponsored HVAC The New Smart & Connected Home With Nest Today's modern home is defined by its connectivity. Incorporating Nest and Works with Nest products into your homes can go a long way to attracting customers who are interested in buying the smart and connected home.
Sponsored Tools + Equipment The Nice List: Top 10 Tools for Your Favorite Contractor An LED light stand, laser level, heavy duty tool chest, and headset with built in audio are among this year's hottest gift ideas
Sponsored Structural BASF Expands Its High-Performance Wall Systems Portfolio The HP+ A-Series, a flash-and-batt system from BASF, reduces lumber content, improves moisture management and achieves higher R-values
Sponsored Products Induction: The Coolest Way to Get Things Hot Why isn't everyone cooking with induction? Probably because they don't know that much about it or how it works. Here's a primer
Sponsored Engineered Lumber Practices and Projects Know Your Zones – Part 3: Ceilings and Roofs In the final part of this three-part series, we examine some of the important factors when choosing products for ceilings and roofs.
Opinion A Winning Strategy Much of the credit for LGI’s success goes to its marketing and sales processes