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HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge Announces Forthcoming Resignation
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge has said that she intends to leave office later this month
Custom Builder
Why Start a Custom Building Business?
In this Taking Care of Business segment, expert coach and trainer Scott Beebe joins our host Duane Johns to talk about where custom builders could be getting off on the wrong foot
Business
Custom Builder to Talk Color Design with Becki Owens at IBS
At this year's IBS, renowned designer Becki Owens will sit down with host James McClister, editor of Custom Builder, to discuss a variety of topics from basic color play in design to the Allura Spectrum palette, a collection of Sherwin-Williams colors curated for the benefit of pros
Business
PERC Highlights Sustainability and Efficiency at IBS with 'Clean Build Conversations'
Hear from industry standouts Matt Blashaw and Anthony Carrino at this hour-long Show Village event
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Leadership
Mark Richardson: How to find balance in business and life
The high-tech, fast-paced nature of today’s business environment has many custom builders feeling overwhelmed. Here are a few simple tips for finding some balance in both business and life.
Data & Research
Ashton Woods to complete Orlando townhomes
Ashton Woods Homes wants to finish the partially completed Copley Square townhome development south of downtown Orlando that has lain dormant for the last three years.
Financial
Accelerate the foreclosure process to save the housing market, experts say
If the Obama administration really wants to save the housing market, it should speed up the foreclosure process – not prolong the inevitable.
Best Practices
Lean means cheap, ugly houses – NOT!
Todd Hallett and I are working with a fantastic smaller builder in California this week. They really “get it” and are very open to input from all of…
Business
Mortgage rates at lowest in 50 years
Mortgage rates reached record lows last week, following the Federal Reserve’s recent policy statement and continued concerns over the European debt market. Rates on the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage were at their lowest in 50 years, averaging 4.15 percent.
Leadership
Toll Brothers eyes NYC-area tennis stadium
Luxury builder Toll Bros. is one of several developers looking into the redevelopment of a historic tennis stadium just outside of Manhattan.
Building Materials
Georgia builder sees advantages in energy-efficient flooring and wall sheathing
Al Durden, construction supervisor for SF Communities in Macon, Ga., builds quality residential homes in Macon and surrounding communities throughout Middle Georgia. Recent alterations in SF Communities’ standard construction practices require Durden to build quieter, more energy-efficient homes.
Green & Sustainable
New solar, LEED units in Los Angeles area
MBK Homes is constructing 97 new solar and LEED certified townhomes and live-work units located in the southern portion of Gardena, Calif., at 1600 W. Artesia Blvd.
Projects
Case Design/Remodeling awards home makeover to community volunteer
This summer, the home of U.S. Army veteran Gary Gaal will be transformed with a low maintenance, energy efficient, beautiful exterior by Case Design/Remodeling Inc.
Data & Research
LGI Homes report high July residential closings
July was a record-breaking month for residential closings for LGI Homes.