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HUD Secretary Marci Fudge Announces Forthcoming Resignation

HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge Announces Forthcoming Resignation

Earlier today, US Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge, a former mayor and member of Congress, announced her forthcoming resignation, set to take...
March 11, 2024
Newlook experience home back at night

Floodproof on a Floodplain

An impressive addition to the IDEA Home series, the NEWLOOK Experience Home is a master class in engineering and creative design, with builder Michael Freiburger out-thinking ...
March 7, 2024
The Five Foundational Cornerstones of the custom builder business

5 Foundational Cornerstones of a Successful Custom Building Business

Business coach Scott Beebe shares insights into the often ignored business basics that could be the difference between long-term success and failure
Feb. 8, 2024
Hullworks pennsylania farmhouse

Telling a Story That Preserves the Past

Custom builder and historic restoration and preservation expert Brent Hull walks us through the careful details of his Pennsylvania Farmhouse project
Jan. 31, 2024
Start With the Why: Fundamentals of the Custom Builder Business

Start With the Why: Fundamentals of the Custom Builder Business

In our inaugural episode of Taking Care of Business, host and custom builder Duane Johns sits down with Scott Beebe, head coach and founder of My Business on Purpose, to talk ...
Jan. 30, 2024
Outdoor living trends in 2024

Defining Outdoor Living in 2024

Residential experts weigh in on outdoor living trends in new report
Jan. 16, 2024
3 Tips for Succeeding in an Uncertain Environment

Thriving in 2024: Tips for Succeeding in an Uncertain Environment

Author and sales expert Mark Richardson shares his insights on the industry and how to rethink your approach to success in the new year
Jan. 9, 2024
residential construction data for the month of november

November Data: Custom Architects Weigh In, New Construction Trends, Contractor Confidence, and Material Price Changes

We've collected highlights from a number of data reports published throughout the industry in November
Dec. 13, 2023