Builder returns to its "sweet spot" with floor plans from 1,500 to 2,000 square feet.
You don't need a big budget to win style points. Want proof? See the pictures.
Builder's “Open Series” stresses efficiency
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Buyers want ‘Wii-sized’ rooms, a home office, and energy efficiency in their next house, according to research done by the NAHB and Better Homes & Gardens magazine.
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But housing executives speaking at Credit Suisse conference predict downturn will produce opportunities for land and market share gains.
Small houses sell when they offer three things: well-designed space, the right price, and a distinct sense of place.
A big builder perfects its entry-level pitch and beats the odds.
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The mood in the home building industry is officially glum. Buyers are playing a waiting game, and inventory isn't moving. Except in the case of that builder around the corner whose homes are being snapped up faster than free NFL tickets on Craig's List. What gives?
Single women now represent 22 percent of home buyers, up 14 percent from a decade ago, according to the National Association of Realtors. So what exactly do they seek in a home?
Architecture, site planning, and construction pro formas can make or break the bottom line.
Architects’ own houses often hold the keys to cost savings, building efficiencies, and new standards of beauty.
House size is a tricky thing. Some folks want a feeling of space that's expressed in volume—soaring foyers, three-car garages, and cavernous master suites come to mind. Others, to quote Goldilocks, want spaces that are “just right,” with rooms that work for their particular lifestyle.
It's a curious thing. At the same time that houses are getting bigger and bigger, lot sizes keep on getting smaller and smaller. Just look at the numbers: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average size of new homes increased from 2,095 square feet in 1992 to 2,434 square feet in 2005.
ONE OF YOUR JOBS AS A BUILDER IS to make your houses as desirable as possible without breaking the bank. Anyone can add high-end baubles that cost serious money, but how do you achieve an upscale look for a relatively low cost? Adding cool features to the bath is a good place to start.