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Does Green Help Sell Homes?
Despite facing barriers to adoption of green, the majority of builders recognize the marketing power of sustainable, high-performance homes.
Take the 2010 Survey of Housing's Giants
It's time for home builders to fill out our annual survey for the 2010 report on Housing's Giants. Do it now. Deadline for survey submissions is April 16, 2010.
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

Housing Giants eAlert

Home Builders Institute Gets Grant for Residential Construction Mentoring Program
HBI received a three year grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to operate an industry-sponsored mentoring program for underserved, at-risk and court involved youth.

Bankrupt Orleans Homebuilders Gets Financing, Continues Operations
Orleans Homebuilders Inc. has received Court approval on several key motions that will allow the continued operation of its homebuilding and management services operations after filing for Chapter 11 protection.


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Housing Giants eAlert

Construction Spending Weak Across the Board
IHS Global Insight U.S. Economist Patrick Newport's analysis and commentary on January Construction Spending

Orleans Homebuilders, Inc. Files Voluntary Chapter 11 Petitions
The voluntary petitions result from the final maturity of the Company's $350 million senior secured Second Amended Restated Revolving Credit Loan Agreement, and the inability to reach agreement on an extension of the Credit Facility.

Construction Unemployment Rate Hits 27.1 Percent
The construction unemployment rate jumped to 27.1 percent and construction employment dropped to a 14-year low as another 64,000 construction workers lost jobs in February.


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KB Home to Pre-Wire Homes for Electric Vehicles
KB Home announced that it will begin offering an option to pre-wire its homes to accommodate charging stations for homeowners' electric vehicles.

Survey Finds Shift Away from High-End Kitchen and Bath Features
Households are placing a premium on products and features that promote energy efficiency, and adaptability in the use of space for seniors and those with accessibility concerns.

Survey Identifies Hottest Outdoor Living Trends for 2010
While outdoor living continues to grow in popularity, expect fewer frills this year as homeowners get back to the basics in a cool economy, according to an American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) survey.

Pending Home Sales Down in January
Pending home sales dropped in January and more declines are expected, according to the National Association of Realtors.

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