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In the March 2000 issue of this News Update series we reported on the first month’s results of the National Retail Federation and Forrester Research Online Retail Index. This index was designed to...
Natural gas price increases this winter may not be as sharp as some forecasters are projecting, a top AGA analyst says.
residential customers bring home the bacon for natural gas distribution utilities, accounting for about 65 percent of local distribution company (LDC) revenues.
For years, many people have believed that having manufactured housing, either on a scattered site or in communities, near or adjacent to site-built housing would depreciate the property values of...
The majority of builders say they would be building and selling more homes today if funding was more readily available, according to Professional Builder's latest reader survey.
More remodelers and consumers are buying into the sustainability trend than in past years, but there’s also still a healthy amount of skepticism about “green” remodeling. That...
Homeowners are continuing to invest in the exteriors of their homes and many remodelers are doing pricier exterior projects than they were a year ago, according to the latest Professional...
Economists predict we've hit the bottom for remodeling and should see a market recovery in 2010
The majority of builders recognize the marketing power of green homes, according to a survey of Professional Builder readers.
Stormwater management plans and low-flow fixtures are among the top water-conservation measures employed by home builders, according to a Professional Builder survey.
According to a national survey of homebuilders by John Burns Real Estate Consulting, 57 percent of respondents reported they are planning for more revenue in 2010 than 2009, driven by increased...
NAHB says Congress needs to act quickly on expanding the net operating loss carryback provision
