on November 01,2010 in Feature
National Association of Business Economics forecasting growth for 2012 in the housing industry
on October 14,2010 in Feature
Our exclusive annual report on the industry’s leaders shows even the largest companies are feeling the crunch
on October 13,2010 in Feature
Most aspects of the Affordable Care Act will not benefit many remodelers
on October 07,2010 in Feature
The sheer size and growth of the 55-plus cohort over the past 10 years is altering the builder market. There simply aren’t enough younger buyers to occupy the number of homes that Boomers want to...
on October 07,2010 in Feature
What we can learn from Australian construction practices; Using checklists to ensure quality management; Market update - what the bears see
on October 07,2010 in Feature
Implementing the principles of Lean in home building is no easy task, but the payoffs in waste reduction and cost savings can be substantial. Lean expert Scott Sedam provides a roadmap for getting...
on October 07,2010 in Feature
Now in year five of the worst housing market downturn since the Great Depression, most builders by now have faced monumental challenges to keep their doors open. In an effort to explore the key...
on October 07,2010 in Feature
Every step in the process of selling a house has its challenges, but perhaps none is more frustrating than having the appraisal on a house come in well below the sale price. Not satisfied with the...
on October 07,2010 in Feature
It’s good to be green, but everything starts with affordability. That’s what home builders have learned about creating marketable products for cost-conscious, savvy buyers. Solar panels and tankless...
on September 19,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Most watchers of the home building industry believe that friends and family networks are an important part of the future of builder financing.
on September 19,2010 in Technical Resources
Most watchers of the home building industry believe that friends and family networks are an important part of the future of builder financing. The phrase makes it all sound so cozy and informal....
on September 19,2010 in Technical Resources
Builders who want financing have to follow the golden rule: He who has the gold, makes the rules.
on September 19,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
What kind of information do the investors need to see from you before they're willing to discuss putting up their cash? For starters, your company's current financial statement and most recent tax...
on September 16,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
A trade group for bond insurers said that Bank of America Corp., the biggest U.S. lender by assets, should repurchase as much as $20 billion in home loans that were based on wrong or missing...
on September 16,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Distressed loan purchaser Kondaur Capital Corp. is cautioning about housing prices falling further still. Kondaur chief executive Jon Daurio and ratings agency Moody's expect prices to fall...
on September 16,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Sept. 14 lowered its ratings for home builder Pulte Group Inc., saying the company's earnings will likely remain weak into next year due to a...
on September 16,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Beazer Homes USA Inc. announced Sept. 15 that this year's new home orders may not exceed the prior year's results.
on September 15,2010 in Feature
As banks shut off access to AD&C money, new vehicles begin to emerge. But alternative financing methods have their pros and cons.
on September 15,2010 in Feature
Five years later, Professional Remodeler's 2005 Remodeler of the Year's diversified approach is paying dividends
on August 16,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
In the March 2000 issue of this News Update series we reported on the first month’s results of the National Retail Federation and Forrester Research Online Retail Index. This index was designed to...
