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    Photo: Lexey Swall/dbphotoagency.com
    Leaders With Vision (L-R): Brian Davidson, group president of new homes; Julie van der Vate, CFO and group president of finance; and EVP Kevin Rabil carry on a legacy of progressive thinking and action that keeps Van Metre Homes in control of its destiny as a market-leading builder.
    Dec. 10, 2022
    The Great Resignation could have been ideal for home building—an industry desperate for more workers—except builders weren’t prepared to capitalize on so many people in motion. | Image: oz / Eric hood / stock.adobe.com
    The Great Resignation Could Have Been Ideal For Home Building—an Industry Desperate For More Workers—except Builders Weren’t Prepared To Capitalize On So Many People In Motion | Image: Oz / Eric Hood / Stock adobe
    Dec. 7, 2022
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    Photo: Goodluz / Stock adobe
    Dec. 7, 2022
    Photos: Virtuance
    The extra-wide street frontage allowed space for a detached Studio, while a gently sloping walkway to the home’s raised front porch offers an “access-friendly” entrance. Stone window headers, low-profile gutters, and slivers of tapered stone just below the roofline are small but impactful details in this Arts and Crafts–inspired design.
    Dec. 6, 2022
    Does your team strive for perfection? | Image: jivimages / stock.adobe.com
    Does Your Team Strive For Perfection? | Image: Jivimages / Stock adobe
    Dec. 6, 2022

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    Dec. 5, 2022
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    Dec. 4, 2022
    Despite fluctuations and challenges in the housing market, roughly half of respondents to Pro Builder's 2023 Readers' Forecast Survey expect 2023 to be a very good or excellent year. | Image: tamas / stock.adobe.com
    Despite Fluctuations And Challenges In The Housing Market, Roughly Half Of Respondents To Pro Builder's 2023 Readers' Forecast Survey Expect 2023 To Be A Very Good Or Excellent Year | Image: Tamas / Stock adobe
    Pro Builder's 2023 Readers’ Forecast Survey finds that, despite continuing shifts in housing market dynamics, home builders are generally optimistic about the year ahead
    Dec. 4, 2022
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    Dec. 4, 2022
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    DTJ Design's 6160 at Westerly is a multigenerational home design that aims to offer maximum flexibility to meet families' varied needs. Scroll down to find out more about the design. | Image: courtesy DTJ Design
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    Dec. 3, 2022
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    Dec. 1, 2022
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    Dec. 1, 2022