The business of being a builder
In business, we are always looking for ways to communicate a message or a concept. This can be difficult, but thinking about things from different perspectives can be a powerful way to communicate and perhaps make a few light bulbs go off.
Most of us have heard the adage that a picture is worth a thousand words. Another adage is that a metaphor is worth a thousand pictures, like the metaphors in this post – they are not intended to be taken literally, but rather to help add some clarity.
The title “builder” has many different meanings. The business of being a builder is as diverse as the business of fine dining is to the business of fast food. Both are about feeding a customer. Both are about getting a customer to come back. Both are about making a profit. Both have guidelines and regulations. However, we all know they are dramatically different businesses. (more…)
Outdoor Living Spaces Trends and Tips
In an article posted on Buildipedia.com, Tara D. Sturm talks about how we move more of our attention to the outdoors during these warmer months we’re all experiencing. She goes on to say, “Thoughts of sipping cool beverages atop cozy lounges and backyard barbeques instantly come to mind at the mere mention of summer. The last few years, however, have brought a dramatic increase in the dollars and time spent on improving our outdoor living spaces, and designers have responded to this trend and are seeking to provide us with our ideal backyard paradise. We spoke with Feng Shui guru and interior designer DeAnna Radaj of Bante Design LLC about outdoor living and creating the perfect getaway.”
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How to refinish a wood deck
The Texas summer heat can cause damage to an unprotected deck. Is your deck in bad shape? Watch this video for a simple solution to bringing it back to its original beauty!
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New homes get a boost from Zillow
According to Builder Online, on Thursday morning, Zillow.com, the online real estate database, introduced a new search function on its website that’s giving greater visibility to new homes that are available in markets around the country.
Zillow’s site has 22 million viewers per month, and the goal of this launch “is to give more exposure to new homes for all consumers, not just those who come to the site predisposed to buy a house,” says Greg Schwartz, Zillow’s chief revenue officer, last week. (Builder agreed to delay posting its story about the launch until Zillow had worked out the technical details.)
The first stage of this launch includes changes to Zillow’s website and mobile application, through which Zillow receives about 30% of its weekend traffic.
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