FEATURES

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    Selling Small

    Builders across the country crack the code for selling small houses.

     
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    A Fresh Look

    A combination of the green building groundswell and the new economy may bring OVE and advanced framing into common practice.

     
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    Chapter 11 Reshapes Builders Emerging From It

    But changes to their operations are attributed more to market conditions instead of bankruptcy.

     

EDITOR'S NOTE

  • Weather or Not

    Forget the debate about climate change, green building makes sense for you and your customers.

     

INSIDE STORY

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    House Money

    But real estate agents insist they show houses based on client preferences, not on their potential compensation.

     
  • A HIGHER BAR. The Strand at Headlands in Dana Point, Calif., in January set a new record for a land sale, $12 million for an 11,246-square-foot lot.

    Precious Point

    The 121-acre Strand at Headlands lets buyers build to whatever style they choose.

     
  • WORDS TO THE WISE. Elite Homes' Joe Pusateri has found a second career advising builders how to negotiate with customers, trade partners and lenders

    Bargaining Chips

    Joe Pusateri of Elite Homes has built a second career on telling builders how to get what they want from banks, contractors and customers.

     

SUCCESS STORIES

  • House Blend: Homes at Seabrook range in size from 416-square-foot cottages to large custom homes on corner ???founders lots.??? Densities are highest in and around the town center.

    Steady as She Grows

    Vacation rentals are fueling new-home sales at Seabrook, a resort community near Puget Sound.

     

TOP SHELF

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    Flatwork

    Trufig installation kits allow flush-mounted wall switches and outlets.

     
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    Revealing Look

    Hardie Reveal is an economical way for cladding multifamily buildings.

     
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    Cool Storage

    Refrigerator Columns offer design flexibility in the kitchen.

     
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    Electric Slide

    First CFL dimmer introduced.

     
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    Hybrid Power

    Fusion combines the power of pneumatic and the flexibility of cordless.

     
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    Cool Breeze

    BreezeDry dries delicate clothes with fresh air and moisture.

     
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    Economic Means

    Economy Series are economical to install.

     
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    Roll With It

    Portable Carpentry Workshop allows easy workstation set up.

     

GREENHOUSE

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    The Problem With Windows

    Proper window installation is vital to achieve the best performance out of your windows.

     
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    Long-Term Return

    Green building and affordable housing don't have to be mutually exclusive.

     

PRODUCTS

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    Green Way

    Welcome to the era of the sustainable kitchen and bath.

     

NATIONAL BEAT

  • Award Upgrade

    EVHA will now offer a new awards category for existing homes that showcase energy-efficiency upgrades and performance improvements.

     
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    Face to Face

    Attend this year's conference to have a greater impact on federal legislation and regulation.

     

OTHER ARTICLES

  • State of Return

    The speed of the recovery will vary significantly across states and metropolitan areas.