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Nic Retsinas Is Housing’s Discerning Eye

Nic Retsinas, director of Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, has carefully dissected the mountain of dysfunction that eventually led the whole American economy...
Jan. 15, 2009

Don't give up on developing land

Many builders I've spoken to over the past few months have told me they've stopped looking at acquisition deals for raw land and suspended all land development operations. It'...
Nov. 24, 2008

A Transition Path for Custom Builders

These custom home builders believe they've found a path to retirement by steering toward production building in order to give their businesses more...
Jan. 1, 2007

'Golden Handcuffs' For Supers

    Construction superintendent is arguably the most important management position in a home building company. After all, this front-line manager has responsibility ...
March 1, 2005

Eagle Clips Land Flipper

    When you're walking a land parcel before acquisition, don't forget to look up...and remember the story of one land owner who moved a little too fast for his own ...
March 1, 2005