Builder Confidence in the 55+ Housing Market Ends Year on a Positive Note
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market for single-family homes showed continued improvement in the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to the same period a year ago, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) latest 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. The index increased 10 points to a level of 28, the fifth consecutive quarter of year over year improvements.
NAHB Honors Ted Schlossman with Daniel M. Grady Memorial Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) posthumously honored Ted Schlossman with the Daniel M. Grady Memorial Award in recognition for his leadership of NAHB’s Multifamily Council and his dedication to the multifamily industry.
List of Improving Housing Markets Expands to 259 in February; All 50 States Represented
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The number of improving housing markets continued to expand for a sixth consecutive month to a total of 259 metropolitan areas on the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI) for February, released today. This is up from 242 markets listed as improving in January, and includes entrants from all 50 states and the District of the Columbia
NAHB Competition Winners Design Home for Wounded War Veteran
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Four teams came together to take on one assignment: design a home that would best meet the needs of a wounded hero. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Design Committee announced the winning team of its first-ever live design competition held during the International Builders’ Show (IBS) last month in Las Vegas.
Nation’s Home Builders Elect Leadership for 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) elected four Senior Officers to top leadership positions within the federation during the association’s International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.
NAHB Announces National Green Building Awards Winners
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Several builders, remodelers and other home building industry professionals were honored yesterday as winners of the National Green Building Awards given by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The awards were presented during the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas.
Kiawah Island Residence Named Home of the Year in National Design Competition
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A Kiawah Island, S.C., residence has been selected as Home of the Year in the 2012 Best in American Living Awards (BALA) by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
NAHB Forecasts Continued Improvement in 55+ Housing Market
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The segment of the housing industry that caters to those home buyers and renters who are 55+ years old will continue to improve in 2013, according to industry experts at a press conference held today at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. This trend is expected to continue as the share of U.S. households age 55+ will increase significantly through 2020.
The New American Home® 2013 Pushes Edge in Technology and Design
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New American Home® 2013, the official show home of the International Builders’ Show, is wowing show attendees with its stunning contemporary design, attention to detail and leading-edge new products.
University Home Wins Room of the Year in National Design Competition
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The kitchen in the chancellor’s residence at North Carolina State University has been selected as Room of the Year in the 2012 Best in American Living Awards (BALA) by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
NAHB Names The Nationals Gold Award Winners
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The year’s most outstanding work in residential real estate sales, marketing and design was honored on Jan. 22 at The National Sales and Marketing Awards gala (known as “The NationalsSM”) held during the 2013 International Builders’ Show. Hosted by the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) National Sales and Marketing Council (NSMC), the awards ceremony, considered one of the building industry’s most prestigious events, attracted more than 500 building industry professionals for an up-close look at the year’s most innovative and successful ideas.
Best in American Living Awards Highlight Design Trends for 2013 and Beyond
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The winners of the Best in American Living Awards (BALA) demonstrate that good design is not limited to high-priced homes – and they’re also a preview of design trends home buyers will see over the next several years, according to the judges who reviewed the entries in the annual competition of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
NAHB Foresees Slow and Steady Improvement for Residential Remodeling
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 23, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Residential remodeling will slowly and steadily improve in 2013, according to experts at a press conference hosted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas. Remodelers speaking on the panel agreed with NAHB’s latest economic forecast, citing increased demand from home owners for kitchen and bath renovations and repairs.
NAHB Launches New E-Magazine Dedicated to Home and Community Design
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 23, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) launched the premier issue of the e-magazine Best in American Living–Redefining Home and Community today at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. The quarterly publication showcases the value and importance of good design through the connection between homes and community.
2013 International Builders’ Show to Showcase the Industry’s Largest Product Display
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 22, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Housing professionals from across the country and abroad will convene at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Jan. 22-24, for the 2013 International Builders’ Show (IBS), the housing industry’s largest annual trade show and exhibition. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) event, held in one of the largest convention centers in the country, will feature the most cutting-edge designs, technologies, and products for all segments of the industry.
Home Builders Honored at Annual Safe Awards Dinner
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 22, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Thirteen home builders, remodelers, home builders’ associations and other members of the home building industry were recognized for their commitment to strong safety programs yesterday. The awards were presented at the seventh annual SAFE awards dinner held during the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.
International Builders’ Show and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show to Co-Locate Beginning in 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 22, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) today announced an agreement to co-locate the International Builders’ Show (IBS) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas beginning in February 2014.
Multifamily Industry Set to Remain Strong through 2013, Says NAHB
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 22, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The multifamily sector has led the way in the recovery of the overall housing market and will continue to do so over the next several years, said panelists during a press conference at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas. The multifamily market has recovered substantially since the end of 2010 and now stands at about 70 percent of the way back to a sustainable level
Remodeling Market Remains Strong in the Fourth Quarter
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 22, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Remodeling Market Index (RMI) reached 55 in the fourth quarter of 2012, increasing five points from the previous quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). This is the highest reading since the first quarter 2004.
Builder Confidence Holds Steady in January
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes was unchanged in January, remaining at a level of 47 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, released today. This means that following eight consecutive monthly gains, the index continues to hold at its highest level since April of 2006