Real homebuilders. 
Housing and labor have become commoditized, but there is such a difference between a mass-produced tract home built to a budget and a bespoke, custom home (no matter the size- small or large) built by craftsmen who care about their work. Even early tract homes have stood the test of time, because they were nevertheless built by craftsmen.
A Homebuilder holds the vision; they are like the conductor in an orchestra.
Some days I really miss it. 

 Yep, homes are built to be disposable. Built very cheaply.