Issue Contents

April 2010

Feature

Post-closing customer satisfaction depends on how well the home builder handles buyer expectations throughout the sales and construction process.

Rental Housing Revives in a Still-Stumbling Market

The most successful rental projects today offer desirable locations, sophisticated design and a robust amenity package.

News

Analyze Numbers for an Accurate Picture of Financial Performance

A quarterly variance analysis of estimates versus actual job costs can be quite revealing.

Customer Satisfaction Has a Compounding Effect on Referral Sales

Home builders that focus on increasing customer satisfaction also get more referrals.

In Tough Times, Leadership is a Whole New Ball Game

Leaders need to engage their people, be good listeners and set the right example.

More Boomers Elect to Age in Place

As baby boomers get older, they'll be more likely to stay put than move to the Sun Belt.

Redefining the Supply Chain

There's more to the supply chain than manufacturers, distributors and builders.

The Reverse Angie's List

The Secret Ingredient of Customer Satisfaction

If you do the right thing, your customers will be satisfied -- but you need to ask some tough questions first.

Product Review

Dialed-In for Each Application

Don't be Left Fuming

Energy Star Deliciousness

Heavy Metal Bathing

High-Class Sinks

Hit the Beach

Lovely Ava

Made for Today

Rub a Dub Dub

Shower. Pause. Shower.

Sleek and Sophisticated

Smart and Cool

Style, Meet Function

Swiss Style

Taking the Lead on Lead

Walk this Way

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Reference Library

Professional Remodeler's 2013 Market Leaders

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15 design trends for kitchens & baths

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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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