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Energy Performance Powers Manufactured Housing Affordability
Clayton’s eBuilt® homes demonstrate how manufactured construction can meet DOE Zero Energy Ready standards, cutting energy bills while delivering entry-level affordability.
Policy
New 10-Day ‘Shot Clock’ Aims To Speed New Homes to Market
The shot clock comes to housing. California’s Assembly Bill 1308 mandates final inspections on new homes within 10 days. If local agencies miss the deadline, builders can hire third-party inspectors. Richard Lawson breaks down how the measure could cut costly delays and speed homes to closing.
Marketing & Sales
Move-Now Buyers Are Still Driving Sales. Are You Ready?
Life happens, even in a slow market. Job relocations, family shifts, and urgent timelines create buyers who can’t wait. Builders who anticipate their needs—especially with quick move-in homes—win sales now and resilience later.
Policy
Can California Clear A Better Path To Housing Stability?
Berkeley’s 8-year “step-up” project exposes the true cost of building even the simplest housing. A test case in transition: When red tape meets a desperate need for shelter.
Leadership
Affordability Gap Widens But Sales Go On. Who's Buying? Who’s Sidelined?
Affordability challenges persist despite lower mortgage rates; wealthier buyers dominate sales while entry-level demand struggles amid rising home prices, monthly payment, and downpayment challenges.
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manufactured housing 09.25.25
Energy Performance Powers Manufactured Housing Affordability
Clayton’s eBuilt® homes demonstrate how manufactured construction can meet DOE Zero Energy Ready standards, cutting energy bills while delivering entry-level affordability.
Policy 09.19.25
New 10-Day ‘Shot Clock’ Aims To Speed New Homes to Market
The shot clock comes to housing. California’s Assembly Bill 1308 mandates final inspections on new homes within 10 days. If local agencies miss the deadline, builders can hire third-party inspectors. Richard Lawson breaks down how the measure could cut costly delays and speed homes to closing.
Marketing & Sales 08.21.25
Move-Now Buyers Are Still Driving Sales. Are You Ready?
Life happens, even in a slow market. Job relocations, family shifts, and urgent timelines create buyers who can’t wait. Builders who anticipate their needs—especially with quick move-in homes—win sales now and resilience later.
Policy 06.23.25
Can California Clear A Better Path To Housing Stability?
Berkeley’s 8-year “step-up” project exposes the true cost of building even the simplest housing. A test case in transition: When red tape meets a desperate need for shelter.
Leadership 02.25.25
Affordability Gap Widens But Sales Go On. Who's Buying? Who’s Sidelined?
Affordability challenges persist despite lower mortgage rates; wealthier buyers dominate sales while entry-level demand struggles amid rising home prices, monthly payment, and downpayment challenges.
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