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Marvin, windows, doors, myMarvin Architect's Challenge, competition, fourth
on March 14,2012

Marvin Windows and Doors announces it is now accepting entries for its fourth annual myMarvin Architect’s Challenge.

wood, building material, study, Canada, tall structures
on March 13,2012

A new study examines the potential of wood — typically used only in low-rise building — as an option in taller structures.

NARI, EPA, lead paint, LRRP Rule, amendment, opt-out provision, James Inhofe
on March 09,2012

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) voiced its support for Sen. James Inhofe, ranking member on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, for introducing S.2148,...

HUD, disaster proofing, how-to guide, severe weather, strategies
on March 07,2012

Newport Partners LLC, a Maryland-based consulting firm, announced the results of a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-funded research project, “Safer, Stronger Homes: Protecting Your...

Photo: NKBA Ottawa; Designer: Gemini Kitchen and Bath Design
on February 23,2012

Each year, the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) surveys its members to identify the latest design and specification trends in kitchen and bath design. This year, 350 NKBA members took...

Photo: Averill Lehan/PAI; Designer: Anastasia Rentzos, CKD, CBD, Andros Kitchen
on February 22,2012

Each year, the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) surveys its members to identify the latest design and specification trends in kitchen and bath design. This year, 350 NKBA members took...

Taylor Morrison, California, Vista Del Verde, planned community
on February 15,2012

In one of the largest land sales in California in recent years, Taylor Morrison bought almost 16 acres in the Vista Del Verde master-planned project in Yorba Linda, Calif.

Valle Group builds Passive House-certified home in New England
on January 23,2012

Earlier this month, the Valle Group completed construction on the nation’s 24th certified Passive House, located in East Falmouth, Mass. The house was built virtually airtight and is heated...

Mortgage applications, increase, January, Mortgage Bankers Association, MBA
on January 16,2012

For the week of Jan. 6, 2012, mortgage loan applications rose 4.5 percent from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers’ Assocation’s latest report.

color palette, decorating, home decor, home color
on December 29,2011

Pantone announced its 2012 color of the year: Tangerine Tango.
 

HousingZone's top 11 stories for 2011
on December 27,2011

As 2011 comes to a close, HousingZone editors highlight the top housing news and trends for the year. Here are the top 11 HousingZone stories for 2011, based on web traffic.

on December 07,2011

The Chrysalis Awards and Professional Remodeler will begin several cooperative efforts to showcase the design and construction skills of the industry.

home builders, home building, design, rutenberg
on November 11,2011

Arthur Rutenberg Homes has confirmed its move into North Carolina and introduces the Southern Design Collection. 

design, design trends, remodeling, housing design
on November 03,2011

The industry is seeing a shift from aspirational (formal living rooms, grand foyers, soaker tubs) to the practical (open family rooms, “drop zones,” steam showers).

home design, home design best practices, john burns real estate consulting, resi
on October 14,2011

The days of "build it and they will come" are gone, writes Mollie Carmichael, principal with John Burns Real Estate Consulting. Carmichael says smart builders have a well-defined process for...

on October 06,2011

Paint Quality Institute identifies the colors that will be hot in 2012

on October 04,2011

Survey shows they see environmental goals as important, but worry about getting products

color palette, decorating, home decor, home color
on September 13,2011

Benjamin Moore color experts are forecasting that blue will be the trend in 2012.

marvin windows, windows, contest, architecture
on September 12,2011

Marvin Windows and Doors announced the winners of the 2011 Architect’s Challenge, which vary from a classic rural farmhouse in Maine to an ultra-contemporary mountain home in Oregon.

55-plus housing, older couple housing, pulte, d.r. horton
on August 09,2011

Builders specializing in communities for active seniors over 55, such as PulteGroup’s Del Webb brand and D.R. Horton, are offering new home designs featuring snore rooms near the master bedroom...