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A compilation of HousingZone's articles, surveys, ideas, trends, and tips on affordable housing for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.


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Floodproof on a Floodplain

An impressive addition to the IDEA Home series, the NEWLOOK Experience Home is a master class in engineering and creative design, with builder Michael Freiburger out-thinking an exceptionally tricky lot



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


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The Five Foundational Cornerstones

Business coach Scott Beebe shares insights into the often ignored business basics that could be the difference between long-term success and failure

Business

Finding the Intersection of Architecture, Design, and Film

In celebration of the 15th annual Architecture & Design Film Festival, we recently sat down with its director, Kyle Bergman, to learn a little bit more about how and where architecture, design, and film come together

Business

Expanded Tax Credit for Energy Efficient Homes Will Benefit 'Eligible Contractors'

IRS guidance on the expanded 45L tax credit for energy efficient homes includes new opportunities for contractors 

Remodeling

NARI of Greater Chicagoland Hosts 2nd Annual Remodeling Education Expo

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry returns to Chicago with its second annual Remodeling Education Expo for industry professionals

 

Custom Builder

The Power of Stories

At the 2023 Jeff Shore Sales and Marketing Summit, we sat down with author, speaker, trainer, and home building sales expert Ryan Taft to explore his thoughts on storytelling, including its role in successful sales and relationship building

Custom Builder

Veteran Builder Talks Group Purchasing and Building Science on DuPont's Residentially Speaking Podcast

Builder Bill Smithers decided to leave his division president position for a national builder to enter the world of custom home building. He…

Education

DuPont Debuts Podcast About Residential Building Trends Featuring Industry Leaders

Building products manufacturer DuPont has released a new education podcast focusing on discussing current and future residential building issues with…

Leadership

Why Starbucks and The Container Store are laughing at you

  Starbucks and The Container Store think you’re a joke. OK… maybe not you specifically. They think your training program is.   Laughable.   Maybe…

Awards

The curious case of Mel Tucker: NFL coach, language learner

Mel Tucker is the new Defensive Coordinator for the Chicago Bears. In theory, that’s a good gig. Less so when you consider the Bears have had one of…

Awards

You and your signage ... Why so angry?

The beautiful curved pavers led me to the front door, past the unbelievable fire pit patio. The product was impressive. The installation even more so…

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