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August 2008

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Going Forward, It's All About Market Share for Homebuilders

While increasing revenues and profits are the gold standard in measuring business success, depressed home sales means that builders need to look at new metrics of performance. In addition to revenue, customer satisfaction and profitability, builders...

Homebuilders' Traditional Sales Methods Need Retooling

Most homebuilders’ sales methods are outdated. It’s time for a change.

Total Quality Revisited

Editorial Director Paul Deffenbaugh emphasizes the importance of housing quality.

Your Homebuilding Business During a Downturn

Here’s what national homebuilders are doing to improve their business during the downturn.

Feature

California Courtyard Home Brings Buyers Back Into Market

An innovative Southern California courtyard model with enough pizzazz to help Toll Brothers sell 21 homes in less than eight months.

Home auctions rid homebuilders of inventory fast

One builder offers tips to running a successful home auction.

Homebuilders, learn to sell your services

Learn to turn the perks and services you offer from price tags to benefits in your home buyers’ eyes.

How to Make the Most of a Narrow Corner Lot

Architect Donald Powers demonstrates his solution to the challenging scenario.

Number Crunch: August 2008

$8 a gallon? Yes, we're talking about oil.

Professional Builder’s 2008 Best Workplaces

This year we chose six home builders that, in spite of the glum housing market, found a way to keep employees happy and ready to do whatever it takes to keep their companies going.

News

ProBuilder Product Report: Countertops & Surfaces

Look what just surfaced! New countertop & surface products from Samsung, DuPont and more.

ProBuilder Product Report: Paints, Caulks & Sealants

Get sealed in with these new paint, caulk & sealant products from Henkel, Benjamin Moore and more.

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Professional Remodeler's 2013 Market Leaders

Professional Remodeler’s annual Market Leaders list, which identifies the top...

15 design trends for kitchens & baths

With demand for custom design, remodeling, and renovations at its highest level since 2005, ...

Project Spotlight: Kitchen countered

Normandy Remodeling converts confined kitchen into sprawling galley.

5 bathroom design trends for 2013

Each year, the National Kitchen and Bath Association surveys its members to identify the latest...

6 kitchen design trends for 2013

Each year, the National Kitchen and Bath Association surveys its members to identify the latest...

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