Building Business

Awakening Remodeling, Quieting Foreclosure Fever
BuildFax data shows signs of life in the remodeling sector, while a recent Mortgage Bankers Association survey suggests the foreclosure tide will begin receding by the end of the year
KB Home’s “Mileage Sticker” for Household Energy Use
Using RESNET’s HERS Index rating system and local utility rates, the homebuilder presents prospective buyers with an energy-cost estimate based on the home's design
Walking on Eggshells Over Mortgage Subsidies and Tax Breaks
It’s too early to tell what approaches will be used to wind down Fannie and Freddie and to possibly revise mortgage-interest tax subsidies, but housing industry will be watching closely
The Fannie-Freddie Debate Heats Up (Again)
Pressure to reckon with the two government-sponsored enterprises is yielding ideas, and illustrating how difficult it will be to come up with a satisfactory solution
Getting on Board with Smog-Eating Roof Tiles
Introduced on KB Home prototypes last fall, the specially treated roof tile is now being offered by KB in developments in Southern California
An Uptick in Remodeling Expectations
The market outlook in many remodeling categories edges up as more homeowners show interest in moving ahead with upgrades
About That Year-end Pop in 2010 New-Home Sales
With help from a tax credit in California, sales in the West lift the overall numbers for December. But will any of it echo into 2011?
An FDIC Resource for Credit-Crunched Builders
The agency’s new hotline and website allow small-business owners, including builders, to register concerns about credit availability
Keeping an Eye on Capitol Hill’s Spending-Cuts Big Talk
It’s in the very early going, but all corners of the homebuilding and remodeling industries seem unlikely to escape completely unscathed
Achieving Energy Efficiency at the Right Price
Maintaining affordability is the key factor for many NAHB members who design and construct their projects to meet the DOE’s Builders Challenge requirements

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