Featured Stories From Custom Builder

Jenkins Custom Homes Named 2009 Texas Custom Home Builder of the Year Texas Association of Builders has named Jenkins Custom Homes as the 2009 Custom Home Builder of the Year for Texas

Tips for Incorporating Aging-in-Place Design Into a Home Sisler Johnston Interior Design provides best practices and ideas for aging-in-place design

Housing Starts Decline in October Nationwide housing production fell in October as builders awaited word on whether an important home buyer incentive would be extended

Fifty Percent Increase in Green Building Programs Since 2007 Local policies to promote energy-efficient buildings continue to thrive despite prolonged economic downturn

Increase in Boomer Housing Sales May Reflect First-Time Buyer Tax Credit Impact 55+ Single-Family Sales Index Rises

Energy Star Program Hits Major Milestone 1 million Energy Star homes built in the United States. See which states have the most.

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Industry News

• Will Housing Market Go Back Into Winter Hibernation?
  New legislation that expands tax breaks for companies and home buyers has put a new hopeful spirit into home builders. However, the industry is hunkering down for a tough winter that could see an even bigger drop-off in activity than normal. Here are the reasons why.
• Foreclosed Housing Stock Beginning to Sell
• “Passive House” Seen as Growing Trend in Architecture
• How a Family-Run Custom Builder is Filling Lots