Thursday, March 24, 2005

Luxury homes become a sink estate for owners

Luxury homes become a sink estate for owners
LUXURY houses in an upmarket estate near Glasgow that is home to the Speaker of the House of Commons, Michael Martin, are sinking into the ground, it was revealed yesterday.

Sunday, March 13, 2005

The Self Heating, Self-Cooling House

The Self Heating, Self-Cooling House
RIGHT: Over 20 years ago, Wendell Thomas designed and-with the help of his wife and a friend or two-built a house that was far ahead of its time.

Friday, February 18, 2005

Metro home building permits decline

Metro home building permits decline
Single-family home building permits declined 12 percent in January from the same month last year, the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis said this morning.

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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Saturday, February 12, 2005

Construction Industry Building Foun

Construction Industry Building Foun
a2gay.org.uk, UK -... All local housebuilders were invited to send workers and apprentices, particularly small contractors and the self-employed who act as sub contractors. ...

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Power couple builds dream home

Power couple builds dream home
Builders and real estate agents live and breathe houses. And Alec and Jeanne Rickenbaker have seen it all.

Wednesday, February 09, 2005

Home sales in the Portland defying a nat'l cooling trend

Home sales in the Portland defying a nat'l cooling trend
The housing market may be cooling in some parts of the nation, but it shows no sign of slowing down in Oregon s largest city.

Tuesday, February 08, 2005

Investors upbeat on property returns (Guardian Unlimited)

Investors upbeat on property returns (Guardian Unlimited)
Investors still have faith in residential property despite signs that the market is flagging, according to research published today. In a survey carried out by YouGov for Invesco Perpetual, 41% of investors said they believed residential property would provide the best investment yields in 2005.

Monday, February 07, 2005

Property show wraps up with hundreds of property sales achieved (AME Info)

Property show wraps up with hundreds of property sales achieved (AME Info)
With over 7,000 high-profile regional and international visitors, Dubai Property Investment show has consolidated its position as the leading event for residential property investment in the region.

Saturday, January 29, 2005

British property no longer the hottest in Europe (Reuters.co.uk)

British property no longer the hottest in Europe (Reuters.co.uk)
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's reputation of having the hottest property market in Europe is on the wane with figures showing that house prices rose faster in France and Spain last year.

Monday, January 24, 2005

Lafarge to focus on organic growth

Lafarge to focus on organic growth
New Straits Times Jan 24 2005 12:19AM GMT
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Friday, January 21, 2005

'Roaring' real estate boosts K Bank earnings 16%

'Roaring' real estate boosts K Bank earnings 16%
Net income at K Capital Corp. rose 16 percent in 2004, and the company made its highest dividend payout ever. K Capital, the parent company of K Bank, reported earnings of $7.3 million, or $1.50 a share.
Posted by Jason Colling at 9:41 AM
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Real Estate: Realty Q&A: Tax burdens, mortgage shopping

Real Estate: Realty Q&A: Tax burdens, mortgage shopping
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Two issues on people's minds: What can you do about. : : ,
Posted by Jason Colling at 9:29 AM
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Home construction rises 11 percent in December

Home construction rises 11 percent in December
U.S. home construction rebounded in December to cap the best year since 1978 as cheap mortgages and increased employment buoyed demand, a government report showed.
Posted by Jason Colling at 9:24 AM
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Thursday, January 20, 2005

After the storms: building rules come under scrutiny (The Herald)

After the storms: building rules come under scrutiny (The Herald)
THE need for buildings regulations and transport systems to be adapted to the threat of storms and floods is being assessed by ministers prior to a major conference on the implications of climate change.

Consumer Prices Drop, Housing Starts Rise

Consumer Prices Drop, Housing Starts Rise
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A drop in energy costs pulled U.S.
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Home Building Surged in 2004

Home Building Surged in 2004
Home construction rebounded in December, capping the best year since 1978, a government report showed.

Wednesday, January 19, 2005

Us Home Renovations Booming

Us Home Renovations Booming
GrantsPassNews.com, OR -... you are correct. But check out what's been going on in the US home remodeling market: It is booming like never in history. You may ...

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