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Buyers Seem Unfazed as Home Prices Continue to Rise
The perfect storm of high demand, rising interest rates, and increased material costs combined with a shortage of inventory and skilled labor has led to the largest increase in both existing and new home costs in nearly four years. According to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller index, property values in 20 major U.S. cities soared 6.8…
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When It Comes to Your Online Reputation, Every Negative Review Is a Positive Opportunity
It goes without saying that social media has become an integral part of all of our lives. But beyond sharing our lives on sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, more and more people are turning to sites such as Yelp and Angie’s List to look for recommendations before they spend their hard-earned money. As…
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CBUSA’s Committed Purchase Program Saves Members Time and Money!
While Benjamin Franklin might not have had home builders specifically in mind when he coined the phrase “time is money,” there’s no doubt it applies to homebuilders. But let’s face it — money is also money, and any program that can manage to save our customers both at the same time is a valuable one…
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Power 30 Conference Leaves Attendees Primed for a Fantastic 2018
Fifty of CBUSA’s most active member builders gathered for three days in February at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, AZ, to discuss best practices and focus on how they can continue to leverage their membership opportunities for the benefit of the entire organization. Joining them were an additional 20 companies representing…
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Employee Spotlight: Phil Randolph
Just two months into his tenure as CBUSA’s Southeast Region President, please meet Phil Randolph, a Virginia native currently residing in Richmond — “a small city with big city amenities,” as Phil says. He’s the focus of our latest installment in our “Meet & Greet” series. Born in Harrisonburg, Phil called Pittsburgh, Orlando and Reading,…
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CBUSA Power 30 Builders Look Forward to 2018 Conference
As what is sure to be an action-packed year for the home building industry, CBUSA has turned its focus to their Power 30 Conference, which will be held this February in Scottsdale, Arizona. Now in its 7th year, this annual event brings together the network’s 30 most active member builders as measured by participation in…
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Triangle Builders Guild Gives Back to Their Community
The 24 independent contractors who comprise the Triangle Builders Guild (TBG) — CBUSA’s Builders Group in Raleigh, North Carolina — are committed to building the highest quality homes in the region. But what makes this group so special is their additional focus — giving back to their community by dedicating time, money and resources to…
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For Home Builders, When it Comes to Developing an Effective Marketing Plan, Craftsmanship Is Key
When it comes to the home building industry, the importance of properly marketing your firm cannot be overstated. Competition for home buying customers is fierce, and making sure that your company is a known and trusted commodity in the marketplace is essential to your continued success and financial growth. Another truth is that for most…