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FEATURES

Hearthstone Honorees for Humanitarianism Took Their Giving Personally

Ira Fulton and Kevork Hovnanian often had personal connections with the institutions they supported.
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.
As You Like It

Volume builders are becoming more flexible with their options, while custom builders are creating package deals and becoming more structured.
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 credits. Here are 10 tips to improve your chances of having a successful campaign.

INSIDE STORY

Going Once …

Real Estate Disposition Corp. is looking beyond the disposal of distressed assets.
Luck and Timing

Oakland-based private equity firm sees 18-month investment window.
Finger in the Dike

But budgetary concerns could force foreclosure—prevention program to seek new financing sources.

SUCCESS STORIES

A Change in the Landscape

Summerset at Frick Park transforms a steel slag wasteland into a commuter-friendly goldmine.

TOP SHELF

Aluminum Joy

Bio-Luminum tiles are made from 100 percent recycled airplane aluminum.
Viva Velha

TORLYS floating floor is made from 65 percent leather scraps.
Line Up

Offers burners with a horizontal placement.
Times Square

Modern Times Collection of hardware offers flat profiles in 10 styles.
Corked Top

Suberra countertop is made from 100 percent recycled cork.
Vanity Plates

Bath products come in three design styles to match personal tastes.
Rain

Showerhead easily switches from rainshower to waterfall flow.
Diamond Bright

Atocha tub made from 90 percent to 95 percent recycled copper.

PRODUCTS

Walk On It

For buyers looking to make a statement, there's a wide open field of materials.

NATIONAL BEAT

School Spirit

The trade college team from Yavapai College Residential Building Technology wins Builder of the Year award.
Passing the Baton

The National Association of Home Builders goals remain the same, to do everything possible to meet its members' needs.

LAST WORD

Former CBIA President Looks Back on His 30-Year Career

Robert Rivinius says that keeping development moving forward in California was his group's greatest challenge and accomplishment.

OTHER ARTICLES

Great Grabs

Today’s new door hardware makes self-expression easy.
Ultimate House Price

The numerous variables that affect the price of a new house has changed due to the effects of the downturn.