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HousingZone's projects, project ideas, trends, and tips for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.
The lexicon of brownfields can be confusing.
In one instance, a state created a program that helps municipal officials understand the effects of future growth by providing forecasting tools and...
Short form: Sample med-arb clause for small jobs (i.e., projects less than $3,000):
A few months ago I got a call from John, a small remodeler with a 10-year track record and a respectable reputation.
This National recognition program was created by EPA Administrator Christie Whitman in 2002 and is sponsored by EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and...
The best parcels never make it to market. Developers know from experience that deals for choice land often start as solutions brought to landowners...
A set of CD-ROMs with state-by-state maps of the entire country from the U.S. Geological Survey can be a handy tool for residential land buyers.
One the biggest challenges facing advocates of New Urbanism is how to keep vehicles moving through narrow, pedestrian-oriented streets and alleys.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently awarded $61 million for the purchase of thousands of acres in eight states in support of habitat...
The proposed Historic Homeownership Assistance Act received the support of the U.S. Conference of Mayors during its summer meeting in Madison, Wis.
 

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