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Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency

Pro Builder

Extensive use of low-VOC and low-formaldehyde materials throughout the home’s interior, three separate energy recovery ventilator systems with high-efficiency filters, and meticulous installation and commissioning of a 10-zone air source heat pump system helped the home earn EPA Indoor airPLUS certification. . Advertisement. .

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Transforming shopping malls into 21st century neighborhoods

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With the State of California encouraging housing development in commercial zones, these projects are prime opportunities for alleviating the housing crisis. Housing development to address the national deficit is one worthy starting point. Both are viable, but contingent upon market realities and the desired land use.

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Are You Ready for Build to Rent?

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More builders and investors are testing the waters of the single-family build-to-rent sector as consumers seek affordable housing options and to lease rather than buy. And there are several investor groups of varying sizes clamoring to own and/or operate rental housing. Are You Ready for Build to Rent? cbroderick. Sorting It Out.

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Thomas Beadel on Splitting Lots and Doubling Inventory

Pro Builder

We’re a one-for-one home builder, so we buy an existing home that, on average, is 80 years old, tear it down, and build a new house in its place. . TB: The challenge is how to do that on a one-house basis, when land prices are based on the existing value of the home that’s on that property, and those homes aren’t decreasing in value. $1

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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Zoned mixed-use/commercial. Located in an amenity-rich area with high-quality housing choices and top performing schools. Located in an amenity-rich area with high-quality housing choices and top performing schools. Strong workforce within a 45 minute commute zone. Strong workforce within a 30 minute commute zone.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

Pro Builder

Hovnanian Homes, Dallas-Fort Worth. Nikki James , 38, Studio Manager, Ashton Woods Homes, Dallas. Dallas-Fort Worth. . Grew from small carpentry jobs to room remodels, whole-house remodeling, entry-level townhome construction, and then, ultimately, upscale custom homes. Meredith Chapman , 36, Area Sales Manager, K.

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Design Excellence: A Selection of Projects From the 2021 Best in American Living Awards

Pro Builder

Winning projects in NAHB’s 2021 BALA residential design awards present the pinnacle of today’s production housing design. Deryl Patterson, Housing Design Matters (BALA subcommittee and judging vice chair). The design team faced the challenge of incorporating the community’s protected, natural landscape and dealing with flood zones.

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