There are some fascinating insights to share from the latest Zonda’s New Home Market Update that sheds light on the resilience of new-home sales despite high mortgage rates. Despite mortgage rates surpassing 7%, the data shows an impressive … Read More
Does this sound familiar? A small building design firm begins as a humble operation with the founder (maybe two) working tirelessly to create innovative designs that would change the residential landscape of their city. They are … Read More
In August 2004, Hurricane Charley was forecast to make landfall in Tampa, but it changed direction and headed to Punta Gorda in southwest Florida, which caused people there to scramble with last-minute preparations. The storm also … Read More
Do you ever get “into the zone” working on a project, and then the phone rings because your client had a question that should have been an email? And it’s never just a single simple question. … Read More
Working as a building designer can be rewarding in many different ways other than from a good building designer salary. You get to make your schedule, build cool designs, and solve problems on the go. This … Read More
The AIBD Monday Minute, a weekly email to residential architects, designers, engineers, and builders, asked the question, “How can we navigate the bottleneck of getting projects completed when there are pricey material shortages and what should … Read More
The AIBD Monday Minute, a weekly email to residential architects, designers, engineers, and builders, asked the question, “What is the best path or suggestion to give a client looking to find a decent contractor?” We forwarded … Read More
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This summary of The Compound Effect, a book written by Darren Hardy, discusses the key elements that will expand your success through small change. Mike Keesee, FAIBD, turned us on to Darren Hardy. Steve and Garrett … Read More
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