The Affordable Housing Myths the Industry Still Believes
A veteran builder offers practical ideas—some that have worked in the past—to solve our stubborn...
Are We Underestimating Water’s Impact on Housing?
Water has always been part of the housing conversation. But what if it’s about to become one of the...
The Hidden Forces Reshaping Housing Right Now
Kansas City walks back its energy code, solar balcony and geothermal legislation considered, and...
A Crisis of Conscience
What if the affordability crisis is not just a market failure, but a reflection of deeper internal...
Cancelled? How to Make Sure Your Home Insurance Gets Renewed
High homeowner insurance costs can be scary, but losing your coverage could be worse. Most...
10 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Starter Home
Housing market dynamics have changed. Should You Skip the Starter Home? Not so long ago, young...
The Importance of Value in a Flat Market
In times like this, the market shows that it’s more important to add value than cut costs.
2026 Generational Marketing
Future-leaning, myth-busting, revenue-boosting insights for a housing market in flux. What happens...
New Energy Architecture: Security, Independence, and Trust
Consumers are rewriting demand. Builders are rethinking value. And the energy transition has...
Why Electrification Alone Won’t Deliver Better-Performing Homes
New survey data reveals how misaligned priorities between builders and consumers are shaping home...
Healthy Homes, Smarter Systems: A New Playbook for Builders
Energy efficiency used to dominate the conversation around high-performance homes. Today, the focus...
BUILDING-SCIENCE
Net Zero Carbon Home Winner
Past and present designs combine to create a timeless and sustainable home. There are numerous...
Out With the Old
Dedication and ingenuity turn a fixer-upper into a paragon of sustainable living. We’ve all lived...
HEALTHY-HOMES
Healthy Homes, Smarter Systems: A New Playbook for Builders
Energy efficiency used to dominate the conversation around high-performance homes. Today, the focus...
Waking Up With a Headache? Blame Your Breath.
Levels of CO2 in bedrooms can peak at high levels, causing real health issues. Fix this ventilation...
CODE-WATCH
Kansas City Homebuyers to Face Higher Energy Costs
Once a beacon of energy efficiency in the Midwest, Kansas City’s “light” is now a little dimmer. In...
2026 Next Generation Water Summit Returns
Water experts will tackle water demand and conservation issues. The 2026 Next Generation Water...