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Five Key Spokes of the Business Bike Wheel
Much like a bike wheel depends on its spokes to work effectively, a business depends on its various departments to find success in the market.
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Top Problems Faced by Builders in 2022
Chief among the concerns was the price and availability of builder materials, though the impact of waning consumer confidence also grew
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Stretching the Budget to Meet the Massachusetts Stretch Code
We take a look at Massachusetts' Stretch Code and how it's affecting design and construction on The House That Blues Built
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84 Lumber Founder Joseph A. Hardy Passes Away at 100
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of 84 Lumber founder Joseph A. Hardy, who passed on Saturday, January 7, his 100th birthday.
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Syncing Great Client Expectations
Custom home builders share how managing client expectations can eliminate drama and create a better customer experience
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Custom Builders Branching Out
Two custom builders seek to improve margins: one by unitizing pricing relationships with trades, the other by pursuing a coveted homebuyer group
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International Etiquette
Foreign buyers are playing a significant role in new-home sales and understanding the international nuances of negotiating can help close a deal
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The Challenges Of Building Custom On Remote Sites
Building custom homes in out-of-the-way locations poses many challenges, not the least of which is septic
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Custom Clients Opt For Smaller, Smarter Homes
Thoughtfully designed, scaled-down homes are more sustainable, enabling clients to live well with less
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Diplomacy Goes A Long Way With Infill
Custom infill projects require architects and builders to play nice with neighbors and planning officials
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Do Custom Home Builders Need Social Media Skills?
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: Do custom builders need any of it? A web maven offers advice
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How Builders Can Avoid Difficult Clients
Custom home builders share the red flags they look for when screening clients and deciding whether to keep them or let them go
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Sale Strategies for Custom Builders
Thinking like a buyer, positioning your company as a trusted advisor, and setting boundaries are ways to improve selling skills and protect your profit
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The Exit Challenge: The Partners' Transition
Two high school buddies and business partners share how they found a successor and an exit strategy for their home building/remodeling company.