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December 2008

Column

Chicken and Egg

Which came first? Falling home prices? Or decreasing consumer confidence in home values?

We Won't Lose a Sale Over Value

Readjust your sales team's approach and get a leg up on the competition

What Do We Do Now?

Lean times don't necessarily call for lean measures. Here's what to focus on during down time

When Less Means More

How downsized homes can delight buyers

Feature

Exterior Products

Read about exterior products from Crane and Azek. Check them out at IBS.

Interior Products

Need to know more about interior products? Check out these products from several companies. They will make an appearance at IBS.

Kitchen/Bath/Lighting Products

Products from Danze and Delta are discussed. Find out more information about these products here.

Legacy Communities: Professional Builder's 2009 Builder of the Year

Legacy Communities, whose ability to cater to its community and change with economic times, earns accolades as the 2009 Builder of the Year

Mechanical/Electrical Products

Check out these mechanical and electrical products

Outdoor Lifestyle Highlights Highlands Ranch Community

BackCountry by Shea Homes is a hit with move-up buyers motivated to buy a home that's close to nature

Products: Fireplaces

Gather 'round the fire and look at these fireplaces

Products: Lighting and Electrical

Check out these fixtures from Lennox, Cooper Lighting and more

Software Products

Get a preview of the software that will be at IBS 2009.

Structural/Tools Products

Tools and structural products, check these out!

Windows & Doors

Take a peek at these windows and doors from Clopay, CMI and more

News

10-Second Tip: Web Sites

Running out of ideas on how to promote your communities? Use videos and flashy photos on your Web site. Does your Web site do everything it can to usher buyers to your communities? Put up a video and sharp photography of your homes and communities....

Creative Ways Home Builders Can Nail the Sale

Craigslist? Check out these ideas Eldan Homes uses to close a deal in tough times

Design Tip: Ceiling Treatments

Ceiling treatments can create high perceived value in a home

Green Lawsuits: What They Could Mean for Home Builders

Lawsuits are surrounding green projects in the commercial construction. What does this mean for green home builders?

Number Crunch: Special Bailout Edition

Crunch some numbers on the bailout

Realtors Go Green

If you build green and rely on Realtor relationships to sell your homes, you can have a Realtor specifically for your needs

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Reference Library

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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