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(with graphic) Leading Indicator Momentum Building for Remodeling Spending by homeowners on improvement projects is expected to accelerate in 2013, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. On top of the almost 10 percent growth reflected in U.S. Census Bureau figures for 2012, the LIRA projects strong gains in homeowner remodeling spending continuing...
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May 2013 OverView

(with graphic) Leading Indicator Momentum Building for Remodeling Spending by homeowners on improvement projects is expected to accelerate in 2013, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released by the Remodeling...

Article • April 19th, 2013
Apartment and Condominium Market Shows Continued Improvement

WASHINGTON -- The Multifamily Production Index (MPI), released by the National Association of Home Builders, improved for the eighth consecutive quarter with an index level of 54. It is the highest reading since the second quarter of 2005. The MPI...

News • September 6th, 2012
Housing Starts Rise 6.9 Percent in June

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Nationwide housing production rose by 6.9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 760,000 units in June, according to HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau. This is the fastest pace of new-home construction since October of...

News • July 18th, 2012
2011 Business Excellence Awards

Marketing here and beyond In January 2011, Charles Cunniffe Architects in Aspen, Colo., rolled out a social media strategy. This included a blog, Facebook page and Twitter account. In addition, the company provides quarterly...

Article • September 19th, 2011
Working With Other Professionals

It’s our current economic environment, where jobs are harder to find, selling them is more difficult and getting them actually built is a big challenge, too. But there’s a raft of other professional consultants who can help with all this – from...

Article • July 28th, 2011
Building Online Reputations, Clients

Social media expand networks, give insight into consumer brand loyalty

Article • February 18th, 2011
Order from Chaos

Scott Jerald, ASJ Development transforms struggles into success

Article • January 11th, 2011
2010 Design Excellence Awards

Residential Design & Build magazine presents the winners of its 2010 Design Excellence Awards, honoring the best in custom home architecture.

Article • July 28th, 2010
Winning the Banking Game

Minnesota builder proves it’s possible to secure financing for a spec home, even during a lending crisis. A co-signer is better than a guarantor, and market research helps, too.

Article • May 14th, 2010
Some Assembly Required

Connor Homes proves a custom home can be premanufactured and yet custom in every way. The residential architecture and construction market can benefit from the historical accuracy and detailing achieved by premanufacturing parts of a home in a...

Article • May 14th, 2010
Leaving Nothing to Chance

Family-run Payne & Payne Builders in Chardon, Ohio, finds success thanks to six brothers who manage the custom home building business. It was named Custom Home Builder of the Year in 2009 by the NAHB.

Article • March 1st, 2010
2009 Business Excellence Awards

Architects and builders continue to find ways to improve themselves and their businesses. The Residential Design & Build 2009 Business Excellence Awards honor the best business practices in the custom home market. Here are this year’s winners.

Article • October 22nd, 2009
The Evolution of a Prospect

Converting prospect into a client involves some misdirection and a few lies.

Article • September 14th, 2009
Capturing Views

Water-inspired details and site location carry a nautical theme throughout the house

Article • April 2nd, 2009
Managing Post-Sale Relations

Custom builders give advice on building relationships with past clients using referral marketing

Article • February 19th, 2009

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