Five Ways to Deliver Sensational Outdoor Living Spaces
Today’s homeowners want to make use of every square inch of their lot, meaning they view outdoor space as an extension of the living space.
November 1, 2022
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Category: Building Savvy Articles
Bathrooms Are a Home’s Top Selling Point
The Elevated Bathing Experience When we speak of a personal retreat that serves as a place of peace and a source of strength, we’re not
September 17, 2022
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The Perfect Kitchen…
…Encourages Social Interaction Large islands with bar seating, wine refrigerators, coffee centers, professional grade appliances and faucets, and workstation sinks with integrated inserts and accessories
August 19, 2022
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Energy Codes and Housing Affordability
A Delicate Balancing Act In the fall season, cities across the country are preparing to update their building codes, using the 2021 International Code Council’s
August 10, 2022
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Homebuilding Industry News
The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) hosted builders from 36 states and 300 cities at its annual Sunbelt Builders Show™ at the Hilton Anatole earlier
July 29, 2022
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WATER CONSERVATION
2022 is a Critical Time for Change Since 2015, we’ve become used to wetter years in Texas, but that is about to change. Remember the
July 29, 2022
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comfortable, clean, sophisticated and warm….
Trends are Changing for Surfaces! Natural stone’s presence has the power to profoundly transform spaces— adding character to an island, transforming a wall into an
July 19, 2022
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Activity Report
Home Development Hotbeds:South and East of Dallas, North and East Collin County, Fort Worth UnionMain Homes, founded in 2017 by former Gehan Homes CEO Tim
June 27, 2022
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Pathways to Code Compliance
2021 Energy Codes Raise the Bar; More Aggressive Changes Are Ahead Continuing to raise the bar in energy code requirements stands to benefit nearly all,
June 6, 2022
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY–
Getting To the Baseline; Going to Zero With increasingly stringent energy code requirements (see our Savvy Special Report on Energy Codes), the home building industry
June 4, 2022
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Modern Mechanicals—
HVAC System Choices Are Only Part of the Energy Use Equation Home heating and cooling systems consume more energy than any other home system, accounting
May 17, 2022
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Congratulations to NARI North Texas Members Earning NATIONAL and REGIONAL Contractor of the Year Awards
Competing with 410 entries totalling more than $116 million in remodeling projects for the 2022 National/Regional CotY Awards, the following from Dallas/Fort Worth were among
May 5, 2022
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Ready for the Spring Selling Season?
What are the Most Sought-After Features in a Home? According to Zillow’s December 2021 report, the total value of private residential real estate in the
April 13, 2022
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The Evolution of Residential Fenestration
Let There Be Light! Modern windows and doors have come a long way in thermal insulation, solar heat control, reduced energy costs, advanced structural strength,
March 10, 2022
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House Savvy: Our Annual Focus Section on Exterior Products
Statement-Making & Problem-Solving Home Exterior Solutions Architects and designers are not only looking for advanced building solutions, but also stylish products that will make a
February 16, 2022
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Our Annual Focus Section on STRUCTURE
Structure—Know the Minimums But Go Beyond Them! Building codes are the minimum standard for safety and habitability of a structure, but not the standard for
February 4, 2022
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