BUILDER Bytes Newsletter


April 23, 2024 Vol.16 No.61



Home Building Industry News
Earth-Friendly Building: Sustainable Resilience Strategies Green homes go beyond lessening their environmental impact; they also actively mitigate the effects of the environment upon them. All homes can face damage from... Read More Builder and Developer Magazine
How to Boost Home Performance and Durability with Foundation Vapor Protection Now aligned with this objective are the self-educated homeowners and prospective buyers who are demanding high-performance homes. Because of this, builders... Read More Builder and Developer Magazine
Buyer Preference for a Detached Home Remains Strong A recent study on home buyer preferences found that a single-family detached home remains the first purchase option for two of every three buyers. Far smaller shares... Read More Builder and Developer Magazine
NAHB Housing Market Index: Builder Confidence Unchanged in April The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Housing Market Index (HMI) is a gauge of builder opinion on the relative level of current and future single-family... Read More Advisor Perspectives
NAHB Launches Offsite Construction Video Series Offsite construction offers an alternative to traditional home building strategies that can help expedite the building process -- a benefit for increasing the nation’s housing supply... Read More NAHB

Featured Products and Services:
LP Building Solutions Better solutions, better building. At LP, we do more than make high-performance products. We deliver the building solutions you need. LP SmartSide ExpertFinish Trim & Siding offers prefinished colors that install quickly and provide the bold look you crave. Read More www.lpcorp.com
Trane Trane, a brand by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, creates comfortable, energy efficient indoor environments for commercial and residential applications. Trane XV20i TruComfort Variable Speed is one of the industry’s most efficient systems, rated 22 SEER with technology that automatically adjusts the system’s speed to maintain a consistent temperature. Read More www.trane.com
Westlake Building Products Westlake Royal Building Products USA Inc. is a leader throughout North America in the innovation, design, and production of a broad and diverse range of exterior and interior building products, including Siding and Accessories, Trim and Mouldings, Roofing, Stone, Windows and Outdoor Living. For more than 50 years, Westlake Royal Building Products has manufactured high quality, low maintenance products to meet the specifications and needs of building professionals, homeowners, architects, engineers and distributors, while providing stunning curb appeal with an unmatched array of colors, styles, and accessories. Read More www.westlakeroyalbuildingproducts.com

Home Design & Housing Developmental Trends
Modern Trends Seen in Display Homes Display homes are evolving rapidly, showcasing the latest advancements in construction, design, and technology. These homes are designed to appeal to potential buyers by... Read More Design Scene
Retro Kitchens Are Everywhere - Luxury Trend The 1950s spawned society’s view of kitchens as the heart of the home, a hub for gathering, cooking, eating and socializing. Thus, it makes perfect sense that the same... Read More Barrons
7 Design Trends That Will Make Your Home More Sustainable If sustainably minded design was once considered a fad, it’s become clear in recent years that it is only a matter of time before it’s the industry standard. Interior designers and... Read More Martha Stewart
Land Planning & Community Development
Toll Brothers Will Soon Add New 55+ Community to West Windsor Luxury home builder Toll Bros. on Thursday said West Windsor will soon be home to its newest community designed exclusively for active adults. Regency at West Windsor... Read More ROI
Del Webb at Legacy Hills Will Offer 12 Home Designs Del Webb, one of the nation’s leading builders of active adult communities for residents ages 55 and older, announced its newest community in the Dallas area: Del Webb at Legacy Hills. Read More Dallas News
Luxurious New Construction in Upper Brookville Asking $5.9M Located in the Upper Brookville area of Long Island, a new house will offer unparalleled luxury and comfort. Currently finishing up construction by one of North Shore’s... Read More Behind the Edges
Pulte Accelerates Construction at Belmont Development, Adding 800 Age-Restricted Homes Carolina Riverside, an active adult community in Belmont, will include a 19,000-square-foot, resort-style amenity center. PulteGroup. Ramps up construction at age-restricted... Read More Biz Journals
East Austin's Sustainable Master-Planned Community Announces New Growth The future of Whisper Valley, East Austin's zero energy capable master-planned community, is taking shape with a new Del Valle ISD high school, sustainable... Read More Austin American-Statesman

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