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29th September 2009
The National Real Estate Perspective
Each month I write an article explaining various aspects of national real estate market trends and the market trends within my local region, the Tidewater/Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Over the last six months I h... Read >
Author: inayat29th September 2009
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana and one of the fastest growing economies in the state. With a large number of foreclosures available in the city, buying a property through Indianapolis foreclosed homes is becoming increasingly pop... Read >
Author: fionalivnat08th September 2009
According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), today's average house has more than three bedrooms and two and a half baths but by 2010, three full baths will become mandatory in a house. So what is that adds value to the house? What home i... Read >
Author: Sanchi Singla20th August 2009
We're well familiar with before and after reality Home Improvement shows where a designer or contractor and crew magically swoops in to save the day. But life does not exactly imitate art imitating life. A more realistic show might look a lot like the Bac... Read >
Author: Robert Bell16th August 2009
The United States Census Bureau has reported that a third of the country’s population will be 50 years or older by the year 2010. Accordingly, a 2009 study conducted jointly by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the MetLife Mature Mark... Read >
Author: Brian S. Icenhower01st August 2009
More good news today on the local and national economy with Texas remaining in the spotlight. Nationally, the housing market is seeing improvements and locally, home sales are on the rise.
The Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University reports that the... Read >
Author: Lisa Zapalac12th June 2009
The current economic climate can be a good time to buy as long as you know what you are getting into. According to the Wall Street Journal, first time home buyers made up 41% of the housing market by the end of 2008. First-time buyers are enticed by the r... Read >
Author: unleadedsoftware10th June 2009
Source: The National Association of Home Builders
In a recent speech before the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Board of Directors, HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan today unveiled new rules that will help spur the housing market by allowing c... Read >
Author: Lisa Zapalac10th June 2009
Source: The National Association of Home Builders
As builders and remodelers retool their businesses in a tight credit market and recapture the interest of jittery consumers, this spring is the greenest yet for the nation’s home building industry, ... Read >
Author: Lisa Zapalac26th April 2009
The National Association of Home Builders reports that record low mortgage rates, an impressive selection of homes and affordable prices are opening the door of home ownership for millions of Americans. The NAHB says that as many as 55 million families ... Read >
Author: Lisa Zapalac26th April 2009
From: The National Association Of Home Builders
As a long-term investment, homeownership is still one of the best investments for individual households.
“Why” you may ask? After all, the headlines say the housing market is down and out, with de... Read >
Author: Lisa Zapalac25th March 2009
With Senator Obama’s win in the 2008 presidential elections, Washington lobbyists believe that there will be a Congressional effort to pass a second 2008 economic stimulus bill which may provide more direct relief to home buyers.
The stimulus plan is... Read >
Author: Ron Knight09th March 2009
Already known for its affordable housing prices, solid employment base and appealing cost of living, Houston remains one of the most solid housing markets in the country, with more selection in affordably priced new homes in prime locations. And now with ... Read >
Author: Lisa Zapalac09th March 2009
Already known for its affordable housing prices, solid employment base and appealing cost of living, Houston remains one of the most solid housing markets in the country, with more selection in affordably priced new homes in prime locations. And now with ... Read >
Author: Lisa Zapalac03rd March 2009
(NewsUSA) - According to the National Association of Home Builders, the fourth most common of all home-remodeling jobs in 2002 were window and door replacements (44 percent). It's no wonder why: Reliable products can help homeowners save energy, reduce ma... Read >
Author: Ron Roberts01st March 2009
With senator Obama coming into power, Washington lobbyists are anticipating a Congressional effort to pass a second 2008 economic stimulus bill which may provide more direct relief to home buyers.
The stimulus plan for this tax credit plan is likely to... Read >
Author: M Alex White01st March 2009
With senator Obama coming into power, Washington lobbyists are anticipating a Congressional effort to pass a second 2008 economic stimulus bill which may provide more direct relief to home buyers.
The stimulus plan for this tax credit plan is likely to... Read >
Author: M Alex White01st March 2009
With Senator Obama’s win in the 2008 presidential elections, Washington lobbyists believe that there will be a Congressional effort to pass a second 2008 economic stimulus bill which may provide more direct relief to home buyers.
The stimulus plan is... Read >
Author: annie16th February 2009
The total money spent on home improvements and maintenance was expected to dip by more than 4 percent to $216.3 billion in 2008, from $226.4 billion in 2007, according to the National Association of Home Builders. The industry group doesn’t expect spend... Read >
Author: Aaron Mirdin05th January 2009
The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (HBA) is a professional trade association which is “dedicated to promoting, protecting and preserving the homebuilding industry as a viable economic force in the Atlanta area.”
HBA’s Mission
The mi... Read >
Author: Tina01st December 2008
After a yearlong search for the construction materials and meticulous blue print work, you now feel ready to grapple with construction in West Chicago IL. Meanwhile, have you found a home building company that matches your qualifications?
Just think of... Read >
Author: bravo seo10th November 2008
Mike Hollaway Custom Homes, which has built some of San Antonio’s premier neighborhoods since 1992, has been recently recognized by the National Association of Home Builders as one of the top custom home builders in the United States.
Mike Hollaway, ... Read >
Author: Richard Soto10th November 2008
Mike Hollaway Custom Homes, which has built some of San Antonio’s premier neighborhoods since 1992, has been recently recognized by the National Association of Home Builders as one of the top custom home builders in the United States.
Mike Hollaway, ... Read >
Author: Richard Soto17th October 2008
While rural life would be considered a nightmare by some of us, the idea of 'living in the country' is still a heartfelt dream for many. Is it really so different living in the rural areas, or is it just more peaceful with more birdsong?
The first ... Read >
Author: Kevin Bilberry13th October 2008
Experts agree that if the government does not bailout certain players within the financial industry by passing the $700 billion bailout plan, the already bleak looking housing market will only get worse. The numbers of people facing property repossession ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer08th October 2008
It is not an accident that the list compiled by The National Association of Home Builders on how to save energy in your home has windows included in it. In fact, right near to the top is 'double-pane windows that have high performance glass that helps red... Read >
Author: Carol Freyer07th October 2008
It seems that the recent inflationary setbacks of the past months have caused many of us to rethink our life-styles. Home buyers are now placing energy efficiency high on their list of wants.
This means that small improvements to your home that... Read >
Author: Carol Freyer14th April 2008
"Though changing careers can be a scary thing, many people do it successfully and enjoy the rewards of new challenges and better pay. My dad, Harry Tolles, is one person who found happiness in a different industry. Midway through the nineties, my dad star... Read >
Author: Mistina Thomson10th April 2008
You have been collecting clippings from Better Homes and Gardens for inspiration for your dream house. You already have a dining room, bedroom, guest room and other parts of the house. The only thing missing is the kitchen. You can't pick a kitchen that y... Read >
Author: Joe03rd April 2008
All roofers need to begin somewhere, but you should think twice before agreeing to be your roofing company’s first customer. If you want to ensure that your roofing project is completed efficiently, it is best to choose a roofer that is professional as ... Read >
Author: Andy26th February 2008
Austin has long been a home for friendly folk- friendly to each other, friendly to animals, and friendly to the environment. What used to be considered as only the concerns of hippies and the bohemian sect, environmentalism is now at the forefront of com... Read >
Author: Ki Gray22nd January 2008
More than 100,000 people are expected to descend upon Orlando once again for the 2008 International Builders' Show (IBS), which will take place February 13-16, 2008, at the Orange County Convention Center. Hosted by the National Association of Home Builde... Read >
Author: Wanderer19th October 2007
There are many sources of plumbing training, not all of which is classroom. Standard residential or commercial plumbers, pipe layers, steam fitters and pipe fitters all vary their training in one or many of a variety of methods. Most residential and comme... Read >
Author: Christopher31st August 2007
Though the surplus in housing inventory has been bad news for builders this year, the smart ones in Dallas are turning it into good news for new home buyers.
The 2007 Fitch report, released August 29, confirmed what the National Association of Home B... Read >
Author: Richard Soto22nd August 2007
A recent downturn in the new housing market has left builders with a huge inventory of brand new single family homes in almost all areas of the country. For Jacksonville buyers ready to purchase a newly constructed home, this is great news.
In order... Read >
Author: M Shane17th July 2007
According to Rex Nutting, Washington Bureau Chief of MarketWatch, the inventory of previously owned homes up for sale in May 2007 rose to the highest level in relation to sales in 15 years, putting even more houses into an already glutted market. With sa... Read >
Author: Ingrid Weir30th May 2007
Now that the kids are out of the home, what are the parents planning for the future? Increasingly studies are finding they want to play.
According to a recent study by the Research Institute for Housing America, baby boomers are downsizing their posses... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th February 2007
Think we live in a tough economy? Think again.
Have a look at these up-to-date stats...
59% of all Americans are directly or indirectly (via 401K's and pensions) invested in the stock market: an all-time high in percentage of population who, in Octo... Read >
Author: Chris Zavadowski30th November 2006
According to the National Association of Realtors, the flourishing condominium market is no longer an advantage for sellers. It has become a buyer’s market across the United States amidst declining sales and median prices. By year end June 2006, realtor... Read >
Author: John Harris20th February 2006
No bubble-bursting is in sight for real estate sales in this new year of 2006. This is now expected to be the second best year in history for residential property sales, according to analysts at the National Association of Realtors. "Home sales are coming... Read >
Author: Jim Woodard19th January 2006
Only six percent of homeowners said they favored the proposal. The remaining nine percent said they were undecided.
In addition to replacing the home mortgage interest deduction an important component of the U.S. tax code since 1913 the Advisory Pan... Read >
Author: Monte Helme
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