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EPA report: Shift toward urban housing over past 15 years
1 commentWhile most residential construction still takes place on the edges of suburbia, permits for housing in many of the nation’s most populous cities have been on the increase since 2002.
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When builders compete with foreclosure-sale prices
2 commentsSelling new houses nowadays is challenging enough, but in many markets builders are also dealing with serious price competition from foreclosure listings.
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Report: Roofing products market grew modestly from 2007 to 2008
A contraction of about 16% is forecast for 2009, but the market for green roofing products is growing.
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GOP's Cantor to roll out alternative to Obama housing plan
The House minority leader Democrats have been calling “Mr. No” says Republicans will offer their housing proposal later this week. Yes, please. Anything that might add a good idea or two to the mix is welcome.
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Standards group aims to clear up confusion over "mirconized copper" preservatives for wood products
1 commentThe American Wood Protection Association says some builders may be under the impression the preservatives are AWPA-approved, but the group says it has not evaluated them.
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T. Boone Pickens to speak at NAHB green building conference
The man who made his fortune in oil and gas will bring his crusade for alternative energy to attendees at the 11th Annual NAHB National Green Building Conference.
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Auctions abound in the Bay Area, too
Auction prices may help us determine where the market bottom is. One auction underway just across the Bay Bridge from San Francisco features 19 townhomes originally priced in the $530,000 range. Minimum bids start at $179,000.
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One-stop (online) shopping for home improvement pros
Home show presenter American Consumer Shows launched a Web site this week that the company says will help homeowners find, review, and hire home improvement professionals.
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Connecticut homebuilders hang in there
Yes, the market is slow, but many residential building professionals in Connecticut are not burdened with excessive inventory, and sales prices are not being slashed dramatically.
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Two special requirements for housing plan success: Perseverance and patience
It's too early to tell how many borrowers will respond to the housing plan, whose details were released this week. But loan servicers could be swamped.
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