Structural Home Warranty Pros Examine Building Trends After 2017 Hurricanes
After Hurricanes Harvey and Irma tore a trail of destruction through the South, builders had to scramble for enough labor and materials—which were already in
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5 Home Builder Marketing Tips: Engage Buyers of All Ages
Millennials get a lot of attention these days—and for good reason. They’re vocal, have strong opinions, and about to surpass the Baby Boomers as the
California’s Solar Requirements: What’s the Effect on New Home Builders?
Building a home to code can cost a small fortune these days, putting the squeeze on builders who must constantly walk the line between building
How Can Home Builders Navigate 2018 Housing Regulations?
Buyers across the nation are clamoring for new homes, and builders would love nothing more than to satisfy their demand. Yet the National Association of
Home Builders’ Warranties Top Buyer Amenities List
Location, location, location—it’s a popular mantra in real estate. But what happens when the hot locations fill up? That’s a question many builders have been
Builder Structural Warranty Pros Examine 2018’s Hottest Housing Markets
Growth in home prices might be cooling, but the U.S. housing market remains hot. Even with an average expected price increase of just 3.2 percent
4 Costly Mistakes New Home Builders Should Avoid
Home builders take a risk every time they buy a piece of land or break ground on a new community. Between rising material costs and
How Will Home Builders Be Affected by 2018’s Steel & Aluminum Tariffs?
The new tariffs on imported steel and aluminum have created a stir in the construction industry as home builders anticipate another increase in the cost
CA to Require Solar Panels in All New Residential Construction
Often at the leading edge of government mandates and bans, California has just become the first state in the nation to mandate solar panels for
In MD: General Contractors Owe Non-Delegable Duty of Care to Comply with Building Code
The Spring, 2018 issue of The Construction Lawyer, a Journal of the American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law, reports that the Maryland Court of