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on May 22,2013

Recent studies strongly suggest a homeowner's utility expenses and transportation expenses can be meaningful determinants of delinquency, default, and prepayment.

on May 15,2013

The newly released analysis looked at each city's overall carbon dioxide emissions and the number of homes currently for sale that have green features or eco-friendly ratings.

on May 09,2013

Priority Energy, a home-energy audit training company based in the Chicago area, invites builders, architects, contractors, code officials, and HERS raters to mingle with industry peers and browse...

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on May 05,2013 in Feature

The aging baby boomer market, consisting of individuals between 48 and 67 years old, will play a major role in the remodeling renaissance. As this generation moves into retirement, they will seek...

on May 01,2013 in Feature

FHFA sets Fannie and Freddie reforms; New arrivals migrate to homeownership; Millennials prefer small and smart; Toll Brothers to build near Denver; Weekley Homes expands to Salt Lake City;...

on April 26,2013 in Feature

After standing pat with its flagship energy program for the first 10 years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency revamped the thresholds for Energy Star-backed new homes twice in the last half...

on April 24,2013 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

AvalonBay’s Ava H Street apartment community in Washington, D.C., taps the Millennial mindset with such features as customizable closets and a Twitter wall in the lobby. 

on April 24,2013 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

The folks at Boral Bricks have known that brick is green for a long time. They’re demonstrating its attributes in three sustainable projects.

on April 02,2013 in Feature

The builders of these primary residences in Arizona, Connecticut, and Texas faced a similar challenge: Develop and maintain strong relationships with their clients.

on April 02,2013 in Feature

When it comes to specifying window systems for new-home projects, energy efficiency and price were always the top two drivers of purchasing preference.

on April 01,2013 in Feature

A look at 14 economical upgrades for single-family homes.

on March 27,2013 in Feature

An Olympic-caliber rower, former professional boxer, award-winning chili cook, and cat trainer are among home building’s young superstars to be named 40 Under 40 winners for 2013 by the editors of...

Remodelers say green features add cost.
on March 25,2013 in Feature

Cost and return on investment remain a challenge in selling green remodeling projects.

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