on May 06,2012 in Feature
Professional Builder's Housing Giants report ranks the nation's 235 largest home builders by 2011 residential construction revenue.
on March 23,2012 in Feature
By adopting the principles of category management, builders can greatly
simplify the bidding process and achieve considerable savings.
on March 07,2012 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The Hernando County (Florida) Housing Authority will propose a new program to provide no-interest loans to homeowners who might otherwise land in foreclosure.
on February 20,2012 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Restraints on credit for home buyers and home builders continue to impede the housing and economic recovery, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said at recent meeting of the National...
on December 11,2011 in Feature
Most builders buy drywall turnkey, with both the material and the labor provided by the same contractor. Purchasing expert Charles Schneider offers a better solution.
on October 23,2011 in Feature
When it comes to getting the best price on lumber, it’s not always about the volume of material purchased — relationships count.
on September 26,2011 in Feature
Remodeler Bill Shaw and sales consultant Rick Storlie share their advice on overcoming cost objections
on July 06,2011 in Feature
Annual Project Trends study shows smaller projects, but growth for some remodelers
on February 08,2011 in Feature
Harvard report shows extent of downturn, but also reasons for optimism in remodeling
on February 04,2011 in Feature
Professional Remodeler magazine sat down with NAHB's chief lobbyist Joe Stanton and his top regulatory aide Elizabeth Odina to discuss new legislative threats to an already embattled housing and...
on February 04,2011 in Feature
The tax code changes every year as new laws are passed and new restrictions take effect. The rules on small businesses are especially volatile. Here are six changes and potential changes you need to...
on January 03,2011 in Feature
New research by Custom Builder magazine provides insights into client profiles, home specifications, and top business challenges. Among the findings: homes are getting smaller, purse...
on January 03,2011 in Feature
Last month, the U.S. Census Bureau released the first batch of the freshly collected 2010 census data of the nation. The big news so far: The official resident population count increased 9.7 percent...
on December 31,2010 in Feature
Sure, the past five years have been chaotic and the prospects for 2011 don’t exactly look entirely sunny. But there are plenty of builders and developers that are planning for growth this year by...
on December 10,2010 in Feature
The truth is we probably need to come to grips with a new reality. Housing and the attitudes toward it have drastically changed. As I’ve written many times over the past few years, I think we’re in...
on December 09,2010 in Feature
on December 09,2010 in Feature
While challenges persist, remodelers are more optimistic about the 2011 remodeling market than they’ve been since the housing boom.
on December 06,2010 in Feature
Two years ago, at the height of the global financial crisis, investor Warren Buffett pulled out this gem of a quote to describe the situation. “It’s only when the tide goes out that you learn who’s...
on December 05,2010 in Feature
Successful builders obsess on sales conversion ratios, tracking key metrics, hiring the right people, and knowing where they stand in the marketplace, writes Bob Schultz in his latest column. Schultz...
on November 07,2010 in Feature
Though counterintuitive in today’s market, a new pricing study from McKinsey & Co. suggests that a modest price increase on a cost-per-square foot basis might be worth considering.
