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Feds Target Employers of Undocumented Workers

Builders must be able to verify that they and their subs meet immigration and hiring statutes.
Real Estate Agencies and Builders Will Need to Adapt to the Next Generation Entering the Real Estate Sales Workforce

The next generation of sales agents are motivated by a different set of standards and practices.
Government jobs report shows residential construction jobs continue to disappear.

Government jobs report shows residential construction jobs continue to disappear.

Banks report small profit but 'problem' list jumps

WASHINGTON - The number of U.S. banks considered troubled jumped to more than 700 last quarter even as the industry squeezed out a small...
How to Find Cash Back for Building Green

NABH Green Building Conference Coverage: There are thousands of free dollars available to builders of eco-friendly homes.
Homeowners May Be Responsible for Delinquent Developer

May 3--POQUOSON -- The attorney's letter went out to 33 property owners at the Lakes at Poquoson subdivision early this month and it didn't...

State of Delaware Awaits NVR’s Answer to Consumer Fraud Charges

Builder is accused of promising amenities that have yet to be delivered at community with a history of controversy.
What Women Consumers Want: A Refresher Course

A presentation at SURFACES 2010 outlines how to reach female buyers today.
10 Ways to Improve Your Performance During the Spring Selling Season

The all-important spring selling season becomes even more significant this year with a slow housing market and temporary home buyer tax...

Kevork Hovnanian Found Joy in Helping People

The late chairman of Hovnanian Enterprises gave back to his native and adopted countries.
Fulton Homes' Ira Fulton Sees Philanthropy as a Collaboration

He makes sure that the millions he's donated are getting put to proper use.
Structure Homes Turns to Academia to Transform Itself for Longevity

Over 18 months, the Los Angeles area custom builder organized its departments and employees to give each more authority.

Wasted Trips to the Jobsite Equals Wasted Money

Why is no one measuring the biggest robbers of profit?
Lee Evans’ 10 Timeless Lessons for Home Builders

Generations of builders say the advice of the legendary business consultant, now 92 years old, has proved invaluable over the years.
Lenders Are Dragging Their Feet Disposing of REO Properties

Banks take their time reselling foreclosures, modifying mortgages, and approving short sales.

Snowbirds Migrate For Florida Spring Home Selling Season

Builders are reporting traffic is up in some Florida markets, yet challenges remain.
Neighborhood near former munitions factory dealing with chemicals, declining home values

Families already reeling from news that their health might be imperiled by dangerous chemicals seeping from a defunct DuPont munitions...
What Women Consumers Want: A Refresher Course

A presentation at SURFACES 2010 outlines how to reach female buyers today.
10 Ways to Improve Your Performance During the Spring Selling Season

The all-important spring selling season becomes even more significant this year with a slow housing market and temporary home buyer tax...

IBS 2010: Smaller Crowds, More Optimism

Between 50,000 and 55,000 people attended this year’s show in Las Vegas.
Sales Educator Myers Barnes Releases New Book of Scripts, Negotiating Tools

Popular new-home sales university also presented as a series of free YouTube videos
Programs offered by Lumber Liquidators, Crane, LP, Whirlpool, and Therma-Tru promise to save builders time and money

Lumber Liquidators, Crane, LP, Whirlpool, and Therma-Tru offer new packages to their builder customers in difficult housing market.

Obama revives jobs tax credit

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's push to create jobs includes a new tax credit for small businesses that add employees, an idea that...
Shrinking Jobsite Workforce Hasn't Slowed Cycle Time

As long as production stays low, there’s still plenty of tradespeople to go around, according to builders.
Steady unemployment numbers dispel hopes of economists

Jan. 9--The nation's unemployment rate held steady at 10 percent in December, even as the economy lost 85,000 jobs, disappointing...