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Wednesday, March 09, 2005
HOUSEBUILDER Barratt will mark the selling of its 300,000th home with a chance to live mortgage-free for a yea
HOUSEBUILDER Barratt will mark the selling of its 300,000th home with a chance to live mortgage-free for a yea
The Scotsman Mar 8 2005 12:17AM GMT
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Homebuilder Morrison to exit Atlanta market (CBS Market Watch)
Homebuilder Morrison to exit Atlanta market (CBS Market Watch)
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- The British parent of homebuilder Morrison Homes said Tuesday it's planning to exit the Atlanta housing market after wrapping up a review on whether it could earn adequate returns in the region over the long term.
Friday, February 18, 2005
Home Construction Up
Home Construction Up
New home construction is at its highest level in 21 years and that does not exclude northern Michigan.
Thursday, February 17, 2005
HOUSING SECTOR Home building at 21-year high Construction of houses unexpectedly jumps 4.7 percent to an annua
HOUSING SECTOR Home building at 21-year high Construction of houses unexpectedly jumps 4.7 percent to an annua
CBS MarketWatch Feb 16 2005 7:21PM GMT
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
As Building Season Gets into Full Swing, 25,000 Americans will Choose a Log Home
As Building Season Gets into Full Swing, 25,000 Americans will Choose a Log Home
Log cabins used to be hewn from the forest by tough pioneers bent on survival. Today, most log homes come from kits manufactured by 55 members of the National Association of Homebuilders. They are now rightly called log homes rather than cabins. Most are full time, year-round residences with plenty of comfort. Baby boomers are a growing market for larger more luxurious log homes. [PRWEB Feb 10, 2005]
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
How to Build a Mold-Safe Home or Commercial Building
How to Build a Mold-Safe Home or Commercial Building
Mold infestation in a new home or commercial building is common. The mold problem can cause severe health problems for occupants as well as substantially reduce the fair market value of the structure because moldy homes and buildings are now more difficult to sell or rent. [PRWEB Feb 14, 2005]
Builder Magazine Named Kara Homes The Fastest Growing Builder of New Homes in the Nation
Builder Magazine Named Kara Homes The Fastest Growing Builder of New Homes in the Nation
Expanding on a successful 22-year career in land development and residential construction, Zudi Karagjozi, President and founder of KARA HOMES, is positioned for the challenges of today's home building market [PRWEB Feb 14, 2005]
Monday, February 14, 2005
Home builder opens doors
Home builder opens doors
The Saginaw News, MI -... Steven Decker. Along with building custom homes, additions and remodeling, Alfano also frames homes for other contractors. His lumber ...
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High prices of construction materials
High prices of construction materials
Financial Express Bangladesh Feb 12 2005 4:48PM GMT
Spending paves way for gains at builders
Spending paves way for gains at builders
International Herald Tribune Feb 14 2005 1:38AM GMT
Eco-friendly homes are new Tewskbury luxury
Eco-friendly homes are new Tewskbury luxury
Green is now more than just a paint color for prospective buyers of luxury real estate in this upscale Hunterdon County community.
Friday, February 11, 2005
Dreaming About a New Home in New Jersey?
Dreaming About a New Home in New Jersey?
Some time in the late 1830's the town of Sea Bright had its humble beginnings as Nauvoo, a village of fishing huts set along oceanfront sand dunes. A century and a half later, a new phase is beginning along Sea Bright's dunes with construction of 20 new homes priced from $1.8 million to $3.7 million. [PRWEB Feb 11, 2005]
Thursday, February 10, 2005
Feb. 9, 2005: NAHB Introduces Green Building Guidelines
Feb. 9, 2005: NAHB Introduces Green Building Guidelines
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Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Home and Garden Show
Home and Garden Show
Sales of new homes hit an all time high in 2004. According to the United States Commerce Department, home buying rose almost nine percent across the nation.
Saturday, February 05, 2005
Log & Timber Frame Homes: Not Just Cabins in the Woods Anymore
Log & Timber Frame Homes: Not Just Cabins in the Woods Anymore
The log & timber frame home industry produces sales of about 1700 new homes per month throughout the United States equaling sales that have more than doubled to $1.37 billion since 1988. These homes range in size from small hunting cabins of 800 square feet, to palatial homes in resort towns and communities all over the United States. [PRWEB Feb 3, 2005]
Thursday, February 03, 2005
Log & Timber Frame Homes: Not Just Cabins in the Woods Anymore
Log & Timber Frame Homes: Not Just Cabins in the Woods Anymore
The log & timber frame home industry produces sales of about 1700 new homes per month throughout the United States equaling sales that have more than doubled to $1.37 billion since 1988. These homes range in size from small hunting cabins of 800 square feet, to palatial homes in resort towns and communities all over the United States. [PRWEB Feb 3, 2005]
Monday, January 31, 2005
GeneralContractor.com Releases New Site to Showcase Commercial Construction Resources
GeneralContractor.com Releases New Site to Showcase Commercial Construction Resources
GeneralContractor.com has announced the release of their new website featuring information about commercial construction. The new website features a showcase of more than 90 completed commercial construction projects, links and extensive articles on steel buildings, tilt-up construction and other industry-related topics. [PRWEB Jan 31, 2005]
Saturday, January 29, 2005
Lafarge bid to cement success of second half
Lafarge bid to cement success of second half
Edinburgh Evening News Jan 28 2005 1:17PM GMT
Friday, January 28, 2005
Kit Homes
Kit Homes
With so many decisions to make, thinking about building a new home can be an exciting but daunting prospect.
Thursday, January 27, 2005
Volunteers build straw house
Volunteers build straw house
A straw bale house is being built by Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organization to help Ellensburg residents afford housing.
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