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25 essential scheduling practices for home builders
on March 14,2011 in Feature
There’s a simple fact in home building: The best builders are the best schedulers. With that in mind, here are 25 essential practices to take your scheduling to a new level. Tips include...
on March 11,2011 in Feature
Remodelers need to update their plans regularly to be successful
on March 07,2011 in Feature
Fourth survey shows growing popularity of green remodeling, but challenges persist
Creating a Lean culture - Builders speak out
on February 27,2011 in Feature
Home builders share their secrets to overcoming the most formidable obstacle to adopting Lean process and methods — cultural inertia. Among the key ingredients for cultivating a Lean culture: always...
on February 20,2011 in Feature
Having a clear strategic vision, demanding accountability, and performing as both a leader and manager are vital to taking charge of a new-home sales organization, writes sales management and...
8 essentials to re-starting a failed communities
on February 20,2011 in Feature
If you think improved pricing is all you need to successfully restart a failed community, think again. Learn what the best professionals are doing to ensure success when entering a community that was...
on February 13,2011 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
We asked three NHQ Award judges: Lead Judge -Serge Ogranovitch, Frank Alexander, and Denis Leonard what were the twelve most frequently asked questions relating to the NHQ Award Program. Below are...
16 tips for driving consumer traffic
on February 12,2011 in Feature
People can’t buy what they don’t know is for sale. For sales and marketing pros, the key is to connect with the right buyers at the right time. We talked to sales and marketing pros — consultants...
on February 07,2011 in Feature
Tracking and improving customer satisfaction is more important than ever for remodelers to be successful
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 February 04,2011 in Feature
The more details that can be discussed, clarified and understood before signing a construction contract, the better it is for both the homeowner and the contractor.
on February 03,2011 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
In exclusive Professional Remodeler research, remodelers talk about employee benefits
2012: The year mobile takes over
on January 31,2011 in Feature
Next year, for the first time, it’s expected that more consumers will access the Internet using a mobile device than a traditional desktop or laptop computer. The proliferation of smart phones like...
First-time buyer survey: Family features, ample storage most desired amenities i
on January 31,2011 in Feature

Neighborhood schools, ample garage space, walk-in-closets, and walking/biking paths are among the community and home features most desired by first-time buyers, according to a survey of ...

on January 05,2011 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
on January 05,2011 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
on January 05,2011 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
on January 05,2011 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
on January 05,2011 in Feature (Web Exclusive)