March 18, 2010 Posted by NAHB
WASHINGTON D.C. - March 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — More than 5,000 home builders, remodelers, suppliers and product manufacturers have earned the Certified Green Professional (CGP) educational designation since it was introduced by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in 2008.
March 18, 2010 Posted by NAHB
WASHINGTON D.C. - March 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — A shortage of EPA-accredited trainers means that home owners planning a remodeling project this spring may not be able to find a qualified remodeler if a new regulation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) goes into effect as scheduled, according to the National Association of Home Builders
March 16, 2010 Posted by NAHB
WASHINGTON D.C. - March 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The pace of single-family home production remained virtually unchanged in February, with a 0.6 percent decline to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 499,000 units, according to figures released today by the U.S. Commerce Department. Meanwhile, a large decline on the more volatile multifamily side brought the overall number of housing starts down 5.9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 575,000 units.
March 15, 2010 Posted by NAHB
March 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes fell back two points to 15 in March as poor weather conditions and distressed property sales posed increasing challenges to both builders and buyers, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released today
March 11, 2010 Posted by NAHB
WASHINGTON D.C. - March 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — A highly anticipated program that would make homes more energy efficient and provide a significant boost to the nation’s struggling economy could get derailed before it even starts because of a new regulation affecting contractors working on older homes, according to the National Association of Home Builders
March 10, 2010 Posted by NAHB
WASHINGTON D.C. - March 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — As spring approaches, many home owners grow eager to start remodeling projects to update and refresh their surroundings. Before getting started, it’s a good idea to hire a professional remodeler for a workable plan and better results, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
March 8, 2010 Posted by NAHB
WASHINGTON D.C. - March 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — A new pocket guide co-published by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the International Code Council® (ICC) provides critical answers to the most frequently asked residential construction jobsite code questions.
March 4, 2010 Posted by NAHB
March 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) wants potential home buyers to be aware that they still have the opportunity to take advantage of the $8,000 first-time home buyer or $6,500 repeat buyer tax credits, as long as they act quickly—the credits expire on April 30, 2010.
March 3, 2010 Posted by NAHB
March 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Home energy efficiency incentives proposed by President Barack Obama will create much-needed jobs and help make America more energy independent, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
March 2, 2010 Posted by NAHB
Washington, DC - March 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Effective estimating is a vital factor in running a profitable construction business. With the newly released, EstimatorPROâ„¢ 5.2 construction estimating software, builders and remodelers now have the tools to complete complex estimates quickly and accurately