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Survey: Water Efficiency to Play Bigger Role in Home Building
Home builders can expect to be investing additional resources and money in water-conservation measures, according to this exclusive survey.
Real Estate Depreciation Seen in Five U.S. Cities
Five of the 25 metro areas tracked by Zillow.com are very likely to show renewed depreciation in the coming months
PCA Economist Sees Tepid 2010 Housing Recovery
Sullivan challenged the optimistic views of the National Association of Realtors, the Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Home Builders
California Calls for Fire Sprinklers in All New Homes
The California State Building Standards Commission has adopted the 2010 California Residential Code, which calls for sprinklers in all new homes.

Housing Giants eAlert

15% of Homeowners Expect Home's Value to Fall

Fewer U.S. homeowners expect the value of their homes to decline in the year ahead, but they also believe gains are unlikely, according to a new survey from Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan.


Cutting Expenses: The New Paradigm for Architecture and Engineering Firms
A survey held by The Zweig Letter in mid-January found that 74% of respondents cited the desire to control expenses more efficiently as their cash management priority for 2010.


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Housing Giants eAlert

Lennar Enters Atlanta Market
The homebuilder’s Southeast Region currently operates communities in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Georgia will become the 17th state Lennar builds homes in nationwide.

D.R. Horton Returns to Profitability
Homebuilder D.R. Horton Inc. today reported a profit for the first time since 2007 with a gain of $192 million in the first fiscal quarter, compared with a loss of $62.6 million  in the prior-year period. 


High Unemployment Levels Put Housing on Slow Growth Track
The end of the economic recession along with the continuation of low mortgage interest rates and stabilizing housing prices will result in growth in the nation's housing market this year.


Features

Contractor Strategy for Future Outlined in FMI Special Report
FMI, management consultants and investment bankers to the construction industry, releases its 2010 Special Report: Contractor Strategy, Emerging From the Perfect Storm.

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 and predictions for the year to come.

Survey Uncovers What Consumers Think About Being Green
The study, conducted on its behalf by Harris Interactive, found that while finances are top of mind and consumers are still on the hunt for a good bargain, many are unwilling to compromise; searching until they find the right product at the right price.

Cost-Effective Green a Trend to Watch
The key to the mainstreaming of green is to make sure that consumers understand the value of green upgrades – and exactly how cost-effective that sustainable construction can be in the long run

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SUPPLY CHAIN CONNECTIONS - Glenn Singer
A Successful Builder Strategy Will Require a Long-Term Commitment
February 8, 2010

In my last article I talked about the importance of a manufacturer broadeni... More

THE PRODUCT GUY - Nick Bajzek
R-26 Walls and R-52 Roofs with Ray-Core’s SIPs
February 8, 2010

I know R-values aren’t the only thing you need to be concerned about ... More


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THE CONTRACTOR’S TOOL BOX - Lou Manfredini
Residential Remodeling
January 19, 2010

I’m really happy to be here in the HousingZone, talking to remodelers... More

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Feb 09, 2010
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  • Strong Demand Fuels Sales for Calif. Developer
    A grand opening event held by The Irvine Company for the launch of new home designs resulted in 70 home sales.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Optimism Reflects 2010 IBS Attendee Mood
    Approximately 55,000 builders, remodelers and other members of the home building industry attended this year’s IBS.
  • Economic Downturn Blamed on Middle Class
    A new analysis by the McKinsey Global Institute lays blame for the global debt crisis on middle-class consumers. McKinsey researchers are suggesting there's more trouble ahead.
  • New Mortgage Rules Geared to Help Borrowers
    As of Jan. 1, lenders are required to use a set of new documents that are designed to help borrowers fully understand the terms of their mortgage. Here’s a look at the new changes.

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