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Creating an indoor-outdoor relationship is nothing new. But as the home-building industry continues to decrease the size of homes and searches for ways to add value to designs, extending living space outdoors becomes a critical design component....
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Tried-and-true materials continue to dominate the home exteriors market, but veneer products are gaining in popularity, according to a survey of Professional Builder readers.
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Abe Degnan, 35
President
Degnan Design Builders, DeForest, Wis.
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Amber Wood, 32
Manager, energy programs
NAHB Research Center, Upper Marlboro, Md.
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Ben Passyn, 36
Owner
American Craftsman Construction, Easton, Md.
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Brandon Rogalski, 36
Senior project manager
Norcon Inc., Chicago
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Brett Whitehead, 39
President
Brandywine Homes, Irvine, Calif.
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Brian Baker, 34
Owner, VP, marketing and design
Baker Development Group, Studio26 Homes, Renu Building and Energy Solutions, Orefield, Pa.
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Brian Conaway, 37
President
Conaway Homes, Whitehouse, Texas
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C.R. Herro, 40
VP, environmental affairs
Meritage Homes, Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Chad Tschetter, 37
VP, operations
Ryland Homes, Houston
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Chris Kornman, 39
President
Southern Homes, Slidell, La.
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Craig Antonelli, 39
President
Antonelli Construction, Antonelli Development, Antonelli Storage Facility, Fairport, N.Y.
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Dan Whitehurst, 27
President
Clark Turner Development, Balcamp, Md.
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Doug Griffith, 33
Purchasing manager
Winchester Homes, Bethesda, Md.
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Douglas Kallfelz, 39
Principal
Donald Powers Architects, Providence, R.I.
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Eric Drivdahl, 39
Senior project manager
Gelotte Hommas Architecture, Bellevue, Wash.
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Evan Weiss, 34
Owner, CEO
Weiss Custom Home Corporation, Carolina Classic Remodeling, Charlotte, N.C.
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George Davis, 38
President
ProBuilt Homes, Mentor, Ohio
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Giles Patterson, 36
Executive VP
Fischer Homes, Crestview Hills, Ky.
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Jason Barbera, 35
Owner, general contractor
Sweetwater Homes, Sweetwater Remodel Group, Culleoka, Tenn.
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Jay Gillilan, 39
President, New Mexico and Colorado divisions
PulteGroup, Albuquerque, N.M.
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Understanding generational influences could be the difference between closing the sale and having potential buyers walk away. Here are some things you should know about how various generations make purchasing decisions, and negotiating strategies...
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The Internet has revolutionized the way customers work with Realtors. Yet most builders have yet to alter their Realtor programs. New-home sales expert John Rymer offers tips for maximizing Realtor relationships.
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Home builders that adopt the total cost model to purchasing and operations are guaranteed to save in the long run. Here’s a roadmap for getting started.
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With far fewer potential customers showing up at new-home sales centers today, it’s more critical than ever not to miss sales opportunities and have salespeople consistently engaging in high-ROI activities. Sales training and management expert Bob...
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After three consecutive years of record-low construction levels, the vigor of the recovery in housing now hinges on a return of demand. The lingering consequences of the recession and financial crisis, however, are thwarting a broader recovery. That...
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Contrary to popular belief, consumers are in the market for their next home. But what they desire in a new home is much more than the lowest price and a great location, according to a survey of more than 10,000 potential home buyers by John Burns...
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