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August 2008 Digital Magazine
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FEATURES
     
   
20  

Shapell Homes, Alamo Creek
Alamo Creek, a new master-planned community in Danville California, brings curb appeal to conservation.

 

   
34  

Builder Profile, Brehm Communities
Building upon their 45 years of experience, Brehm Communities continues to be a favorite among homebuyers through their attention to curb appeal and commitment to excellence.

 

By Nick Slevin

   
40  

Curb Appeal—Hardscapes, Landscapes, Fencing and Retaining Walls
Taking a tour of available exterior products that give a builder the needed edge in a competitive market.

 

By Nicholas Soderburg

   
46  

Firm First Impressions—Siding, Trim, Stucco, and Cladding
A showcase of the building materials that can enhance a project with the embellishments that homebuyers have come to expect.

 

By Nicholas Soderburg

   
48  

Exteriors That Excite—Decking, Railing, Fasteners
A look at the compelling options open in verandas, railing, and trim systems.

 

By Nicholas Soderburg

   
60  

Treated Lumber:
The world of treated-lumber products and the advances made in fireproofing and mold resistance.

 

By Nicholas Soderburg

     
DEPARTMENTS
     
   
16  

News
The news, awards, and pertinent information for the builders and developers of the west.

 

   
26  

Market Strategies: Building Your Business
Bringing your business up to speed and connecting your company to your customers through the Internet. The real-estate industry lends itself perfectly to blog and social-networking websites.

 

By Patrick S. Duffy

   
28  

Locating Capital
Even in the tough markets we find ourselves in today, the money is still out there. You just have to look a little harder for it. We’ll help you find it.

 

By Brian Bushlach

   
30  

Market Trends: Generation Y
How to market your project to a new, technology obsessed, generation—the millennials. Comprising a quarter of the population, this diverse group has strong potential for growth.

 

By Carol Ruiz

   
32  

Sales Techniques: Real Estate
Utilizing the sales-resources at your disposal by building stronger customer relationships and turning already existing leads in to sales.

 

By Dave Clements

   
66  

Interview:
Frank Foster, president and CEO of TFC Holdings, LLC, tells Builder and Developer about his plans for the future, his accomplishments in the past, and the joy found in over-coming difficulties.

     

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