When C. Preston Butcher spun off his group from Lincoln Property’s Western region in 1999, he targeted a specific niche: building apartments and mixed-use projects on infill sites near employment centers. That bet paid off dramatically. By 2002, Legacy Partners Residential Inc. reached No. 56 on the Pro Builder Housing Giants list, completing 1,463 rental […]
Proper water management at roof-to-wall intersections is one of the most critical details in residential construction. When a sloped roof meets a vertical wall, whether at a dormer window, a garage attachment, or a two-story transition, the junction becomes a primary entry point for moisture. Without correct roof flashing techniques, water can infiltrate behind the
The Early Years: From Humble Beginnings to Industry Giant In 1954, Leonard M. Miller and Arnold Rosen founded F&R Builders, a small home construction company in Miami, Florida. The post-war housing boom was in full swing, and the two partners saw an opportunity to serve the wave of families seeking new homes in the expanding
How Real Estate Investment Drives Residential Development: Strategies That Work The connection between investment capital and residential development has shaped communities across the United States for decades. Companies like Tarragon Realty Investors demonstrate how strategic investment in multifamily housing, condo conversions, and mixed-use projects can transform neighborhoods and generate substantial returns. When Tarragon jumped from
In home building, design is often treated as an expense to minimize rather than an investment to optimize. Yet builders who view design as a strategic asset consistently outperform their competitors in both sales velocity and per-square-foot revenue. The connection between thoughtful design and financial performance is not accidental. It flows directly from understanding what
Expanding homeownership has long been a cornerstone of a healthy economy and stable communities. When more families own their homes, neighborhoods grow stronger and families build generational wealth. Yet homeownership rates among younger households and minority communities remain stubbornly below the national average. Policy makers and builders share an interest in removing barriers and creating
For home builders, architects, and designers, the quality of construction documentation directly influences project outcomes. One of the most valuable resources in residential design is the library of CAD-based construction details for engineered wood products from APA The Engineered Wood Association. These digital drawings provide precise, code-compliant specifications for connections, framing assemblies, and structural components.
Flush with strong balance sheets and favorable access to capital, large public home builders have returned to the acquisition trail with renewed vigor. The consolidation wave reshaping the home building industry is driven by a straightforward calculus: public builders need growth, and acquiring established private builders offers the fastest route into new markets with experienced
Builders and developers looking for urban land opportunities need to look beyond traditional real estate listings. The best infill parcels rarely appear on the open market. Successful developers know that prime urban sites often come from solving a problem for landowners who never intended to sell. In competitive housing markets where surface lots and vacant
1| 1| Why Home Builders Must Invest in Developing Their Next Generation of Managers 2| 2| 3| 3| Few transitions in a construction career are as jarring as the move from doer to manager. One day you are the best framer, the most reliable superintendent, or the sharpest estimator on the team. The next day
