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February 2009

Column

Cocooning trend behind popular home features
As builders reengineer their homes to make them more affordable during the credit crunch, it’s important that they don’t eliminate design features that are important to cocooning homebuyers
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How to Compete with Foreclosures
How home builders can win over home buyers considering foreclosed homes
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Qualified Design Success
It's easier than ever to learn from the winners of the Best in American Living Award
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Feature

5 Great Land Decisions Home Builders Made in a Troubled Market

Not all land decisions made today by builders turn out badly. Contributing Editor Jane Adler showcases 5 examples of land decisions that are leading to success

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A Contest to Educate
During Roy Diez's 34-year career at Professional Builder, he had many accomplishments, but perhaps none had as long-lasting an effect the Best in American Living Award. Working with the NAHB, Diez helped establish the premier national design contest...
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Codes and Zones Make an Impact on Window Choices

Homes nationwide are potentially subject to high winds, not just hurricane-prone areas

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Home of the Year: Southern Accents

It's decidedly simple and true to its roots. Not a "Gone with the Wind" plantation but a laid-back, Lowcountry design, this home in Bluffton, S.,C., earned the highest accolade from the 2008 Best in American Living Award judges: Home of the Year...

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Tips from the Home Building Sales Pros

Three sales experts weigh in on tips, closings and what home builders should be doing now – and they didn’t always agree

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News

Number Crunch
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Product Review

Everything in Its Place
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Hardware Ties it Together
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