Monthly Archives: January 2012

Today’s Astounding Fact from Freakonomics came from a paper at the National Bureau of Economic Research: Construction makes up less than 5 percent of employment but accounts for more than 40 percent of the large swings in the job-filling rate … Continue reading →

We’ve been seeing homebuilders in the headlines a lot recently. Homebuilders, the news tells us, are still depressed, or worried, or — our recent favorite — “Homebuilders Less Pessimistic.” Like, even when there’s good news, homebuilders are still pretty dismal. … Continue reading →

Building a home involves a lot of thought about financial security. Your home can help create financial security for you. Getting a loan can make you wonder if you’re financially secure enough to qualify. The commitment of building a home … Continue reading →

At a recent custom home builder’s trade show, a house designed by a closet company won the Critic’s Choice prize. There were 27 highly specialized closets — excuse us, organizational systems — in this house, and perhaps not much room … Continue reading →

When you get ready to build a house, you spend a lot of time talking to realtors, sales associates, and other people who work mostly with people. Once the work begins, you find yourself talking with your builders and contractors: … Continue reading →

You found your dream home, either in a completed house or in home plans. You might have spent months of even years dreaming about it and collecting pictures, and then you agonized over all the little details before you settled … Continue reading →