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Builders Need to Act Fast to Capture Tax-Credit Sales
With the federal home-buyer tax credit expiring June 30, builders shouldn't waste time on anything that doesn't produce sales.

Water Efficiency to Play Bigger Role in Home Building
Home building professionals expect to see increased investment in water-conservation measures in home-building and remodeling projects through 2011.

How Trade Partner Councils Pay Off for Home Builders
Here's how a trade partner council can help home builders and trade contractors save money, reduce waste, improve quality and boost referrals.

National Housing Quality Executive Council Formed
The Executive Council will be focused on a single cause: to ensure home builders and remodelers have the information they need to survive and thrive during these difficult economic times.

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Raised Wood Floor Construction Featured in New Brochure
A variety of residential raised wood floor construction methods are showcased in the new publication

Consumer Reports Finds Top Interior Paints Have Low VOCs
Cleaner, greener paintsmake projects faster, easier and less expensive, according to Consumer Reports tests

HUD, CPSC Issue Guidance on Identifying Problem Drywall in Homes
Guidance will help property owners and contractors determine whether home has problem drywall

Five Interior Design Trends for 2010
Advance Design Studio identifies the latest looks for interiors, from from colors to cabinetry.

Contractor Strategy for Future Outlined in FMI Special Report
Report details and analyzes the responses to FMI’s Nonresidential Construction Index concerning the basis for strategic planning and navigation

Small is the New Green and Other Takeaways from IBS 2010
Marianne Cusato's Observations from IBS 2010

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2010 NHQ Awards: Simonini Builders, Wayne Homes Net Gold, Silver
Learn how this year's winners' processes, company culture and communication net NHQ success
Zweig Letter Announces 2009 Hot Firm List
Top 10 Green Products of 2003
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The Greening of Main Street
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THE PRODUCT GUY - Nick Bajzek
Our Little Fault: The Northern Illinois Earthquake
February 10, 2010

Some of us in Northern Illinois were startled to wake up to a minor earthqu... More

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Best Management Practices for Homebuilders
February 10, 2010

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Feb 11, 2010

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Private Equity Funds Move to Bankroll Builders
More than a dozen investment funds and a handful of lenders held court at the International Builders’ Show this year, receiving a throng of home builders looking for a financial lifeline. Here’s a sampling of the types of deals private equity investors were floating.
How to Help Consumers Weatherize Homes, Gain Rebates
A weatherization program that created jobs while it made homes more energy-efficient worked in Minnesota - and can be one model for successful programs in other states. Here’s a look at how "Project ReEnergize" works.
New Mortgage Rules Geared to Help Borrowers
As of Jan. 1, lenders are required to use a set of new documents that are designed to help borrowers fully understand the terms of their mortgage. Here’s a look at the new changes.
Fed's Bullard Sees Rates Remaining Low
St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard is predicting that U.S. interest rates may remain low for "quite some time." Here’s why he believes rates will remain in check.
Banks Need Lending to Profit in 2010
Banks will need to get back out into the lending business if they want to profit and survive going forward.
Foreclosures Continue to Weigh on Home Appraisals
Both NAHB and NAR are reporting that foreclosures and short sales continue to take a toll on new and existing home sales.