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Small is the New Green and Other Takeaways from IBS 2010
Industry expert and book author Marianne Cusato offers her top 10 observations from IBS 2010.

Report Offers Predictions, Trends That Will Affect Housing
The Urban Land Institute examines current housing trends, takes a look into the future and offers key predictions for the industry.

Kitchen & Bath Trends for 2010
Results are in from a recent survey of designers conducted by the National Kitchen & Bath Association to reveal the key design trends for 2010

Survey Data Examines Older and Younger 55+ Home Buyers
A new round of data compares the housing preferences of the 55-to-64 year old age group to those of the 65+ group.

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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

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NARI Announces Regional Winners of the 2010 CotY Awards
See the winners list. Entries this year reflected the homeowner's desire to tailor their space to create a family sanctuary.

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10 Tax Tips for Contractors and Home Builders
With 2010 ushering in a very uncertain tax climate, construction contractors should keep in mind these tax tips from Grant Thornton

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Lennar Enters Atlanta Market
Home Builder Hires Todd Jones As Division President

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The Retirement Homes of Tomorrow
Here’s a look at key trends that are taking hold among all housing consumers, but seem to be particularly evident among the 55+ crowd.
Forecast Calls for Remodeling Activity Boost
Forecasters say the home improvement and fix-up business should pick up this year after a 25 percent slide in activity since 2007. Here’s the scoop on that.
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.
Real Estate Trends for 2010
Real estate experts in the Chicago area offer these 10 trends they believe will influence consumer demand for homes in 2010. Check it out.

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TOM STEPHANI ON PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT - Tom Stephani
Notes from the 2010 IBS
February 9, 2010

While it appears that some areas of the U.S. are seeing daylight when it co... More

STEVE MOORE ON DESIGN - Steve Moore
Yes, it is time
February 9, 2010

Most builders have been sitting on the sidelines, waiting for a magic solut... More

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