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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



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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


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Hidden Talent

Standard recruiting procedures are great for finding standard-issue employees. But finding great talent requires something better — and the key is to not wait until you have a particular staffing need. Recruitment is an ongoing process of scouting talent, networking and creating a reputation as a great workplace with current employees, trades and subs.

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In My Own Words: Estes Builders

Kevin Estes of Estes Builders shares insight to some of the products they put into the homes they build.

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Love for the Parade

Everybody loves a parade. And considering the benefits of a parade of homes, custom builders ought to love them more than most. Building a home for exhibition — whether you call it a Homearama, a Parade of Homes or a Street of Dreams — is likely to generate a lot of brand awareness for your company.

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Sharper Edge

Trends in window glass for building secure and air-tight homes with beautiful views.

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Structural, Roofing and Exterior Products

Structural, roofing exterior products for building a strong home.

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Finely Tuned Features

Early planning with consultants and tech-saavy homeowners is the key to a four-star high-tech media room.

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In My Own Words: D. Dorrance & Son

Michael Dorrance Vice President of D. Dorrance & Son Custom Homes in Elgin, Illinois shares the five products he would not build without.

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Lasting Beauty

An architect-builder team craft a sea worthy coastal home with a touch of universal design.

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San Antonio Showdown

Our CEO spotlight this issue shines on Frank Foster of Fieldstone Communities, a Newport Beach, Calif.-based private builder riding the Rayco model to fast growth.

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Old-World Hospitality

The massive center island that dominates the kitchen in this upscale model home north of Tampa is reminiscent of the traditional family table found in classic European kitchens of the past. The challenge was to give the space a charming, eclectic appeal without making it appear cluttered or distracting to the eye.

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