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on December 31,1999 in Feature

For all of you still wondering whether web site selling is worth the necessary investment, consider the experience of the Giordana family in Atlanta.

on December 31,1999 in Feature
If any doubts remain that the remodeling industry and the Internet would connect, they should be wiped away now that Amazon.com, the Internet’s largest retailer of music, books and videos, has begun...
on December 31,1999 in Feature

Don Novak knows that exhibiting at home shows can pay off-to the tune of $3 million during the 30-plus years he’s had a booth at a local event.

on December 31,1999 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

Smaller, better, faster, cheaper--it rings like a mantra describing the guiding principles in mobile electronics.

on November 30,1999 in Feature

A limited-time promotion by Aurora, Ill.-based Lord & Essex Homes gave home buyers at threee separate communities the chance to win up to $5,000 in upgrades.

on November 30,1999 in Feature

A recent study from the NAHB reveals that seven out of the 10 most expensive housing markets in the nation are in California

on November 30,1999 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

WACO, TEXAS--The Dwyer Group, one of the world’s largest franchise providers of residential and commercial service businesses, has expanded its pilot program with Ace Hardware Corp. into...

on November 30,1999 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

Oak Brook, Ill.-- Ace Hardware is partnering with the Mr. Rooter and Mr. Electric franchises to offer its customers installed sales of plumbing and electrical products sold at its stores....

on November 30,1999 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

SEATTLE--If any doubts remained that the plumbing industry and the Internet would be connected, they should be wiped away now that Amazon.com, the Internet’s largest retailer of music,...

on November 02,1999 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

Borrowing architectural elements from million-dollar Main Line homes and building them into houses at substantially lower price points has resulted in a home run for Exton-Pa,-based Rouse/...

on November 02,1999 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

Not only does Pillar Homes take a unique approach to using thrit model homes, but they also take an often under-used approach to advertising.

on November 02,1999 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

Model homes are often thought of as strictly big builders' territory; only those with hundreds of closings per year can carry the cost of an unoccupied home.

on November 02,1999 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

Westfield Homes of Florida introduced a cadre of stunning old-world designs for single-family homes in its new Deer Creek community.

on November 02,1999 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

To use basketball parlance, the Deer Creek development in Tampa, Fla., was a slam-dunk.

on November 02,1999 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

the Trails by john Laing Homes captures the traditional Craftsman style of architecture in homes priced from the low $200s to the low $300s.

on November 02,1999 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

Master planner Rancho mission Viejo L.L.C. is dedicating 40% of the 1600 acres to permanent open space.

on November 02,1999 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

A sandstorm of activity has been blowing through Red Rock Country Club in Las Vegas since their grand opening in early May, as they have averaged more than 50 home sales per month.

on November 01,1999 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

Sales and design centers are more than a growing trend for today's production builders--they have practically become business as usual.

on October 31,1999 in Feature
How to market to generations X and Y.
on October 31,1999 in Feature

Volunteering is good for Alan Derrick's business and his conscience.