January 19, 2010
- Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Popular Trends
National Kitchen and Bath Association Reports Trends for 2010 Results are in from a recent survey of designers conducted by the National Kitchen and Bath Association to reveal the key design trends for 2010 NKBA News Release January 13, 2010
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January 6, 2010
- Historic Low Prices on Construction Materials Ending
End to Low Construction Prices Seen New data shows jump in diesel, copper and brass mill products that could lead to price increases News Release January 4, 2010 HousingZone.com
New federal data released today showing sharp increases in the prices of key construction materials like diesel, copper and brass mill shapes likely foreshadow future increases in construction costs, the Associated General Contractors of America announced today. (…)
November 5, 2009
- Expansion of Home Buyer Tax Credit Moves Closer to Senate Vote
Expansion of Home Buyer Tax Credit Moves Closer to Senate Vote
Income limits, buyer eligibility expected to increase
By Pat Curry, HouzingZone.com Contributing Editor October 30, 2009 HousingZone
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October 20, 2009
- Housing Stall Continues, But Recovery to Resume
Housing Stall Continues, But Recovery to Resume
September new residential construction report disappoints, but housing recovery should continue, says Jim Haughey
Jim Haughey, Chief Economist, Reed Construction Data October 20, 2009 HousingZone.com
At 590,000, September housing starts remained at the June-August level, according to today's U.S. (…)
October 9, 2009
- TRADING IN TOXINS; The tainted Chinese drywall scourge has spotlighted flaws in the U.S. legal system
TRADING IN TOXINS; The tainted Chinese drywall scourge has spotlighted flaws in the U.S. (…)
September 30, 2009
- CertainTeed Cedarboards Vinyl Siding Contains 60 Percent Recycled Content
CertainTeed Cedarboards Vinyl Siding Contains 60 Percent Recycled Content
Highest recycled content of any siding product on the market, company says
News Release September 1, 2009 HousingZone.com
CertainTeed CedarBoards Double 6-inch Clapboard Insulated Vinyl Siding now contains 60 percent recycled material — the highest recycled content of any vinyl siding product currently on the market. (…)
- Homebuilders vs. firefighters over sprinkler rules
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- Consumers Say Energy Efficiency is Most Important Green Benefit
Consumers Say Energy Efficiency is Most Important Green Benefit
Study shows gap between consumer priorities and LEED-H criteria
News Release August 19, 2009 HousingZone
According to the results of a recent Synovate study, American homeowners are more concerned with energy efficiency and cost-saving measures when building a green home than with any other factor. (…)
September 29, 2009
- Home Prices Rise for 3rd Month
Home Prices Rise for 3rd Month
Most markets have signs they've hit the bottom; Florida and Southwest's plight continues
Jim Haughey, Chief Economist, Reed Construction Data September 29, 2009 HousingZone.com
The Case-Shiller home price index for major housing markets increased more than 1 percent in July from June, the third consecutive small improvement. (…)
September 25, 2009
- Existing-Home Sales Dip Slightly in August
Existing-Home Sales Dip Slightly in August
Overall report is good, says Jim Haughey, but difficulty in measuring inventory begs caution
Jim Haughey, Chief Economist, Reed Construction Data September 24, 2009 HousingZone.com
Existing-home sales dropped to a 5.10 million annual rate in August after soaring to 5.24 million in July. (…)
September 14, 2009
- Housing Recovery Starts Strong But Will Slow Later This Year
Housing Recovery Starts Strong But Will Slow Later This Year
Jim Haughey's September 2009 Housing Market Monitor Report
Jim Haughey, Chief Economist, Reed Construction Data September 14, 2009 HousingZone.com
Single-family housing market indicators generally improved in the last few months and now signal a strong start to the housing recovery in the spring, although the level of construction activity remains at a deep recession level. (…)
July 15, 2009
- New Affordability Shapes Housing Markets
New Affordability Shapes Housing Markets
Realtor.com Survey Examines Affordability, Foreclosures, and Refinancing
News Release July 10, 2009 HousingZone.com
LOS ANGELES, July 10 — Price declines and low interest rates are motivating millions of home buyers to shop for bargains in the most affordable housing market in 28 years (1) , yet at the same time only one-in-ten of today's home owners say they have delayed selling their home due to those same market conditions, according to the new national Realtor.com® Homeownership Survey. (…)
- Housing-Starts Recovery Expected This Summer
Housing-Starts Recovery Expected This Summer
Despite slow stimulus impact, turnaround approaching, says chief economist
July 14, 2009 HousingZone.com
The housing market remains stuck at the bottom of it long recession. (…)
- Proposed Legislation Would Boost Remodeling Activity With More Tax Credits
Proposed Legislation Would Boost Remodeling Activity With More Tax Credits
HIRE Act of 2009 offers credits for meeting environmental standards
News Release July 13, 2009 HousingZone.com
Congressman Henry Johnson (D-GA) and Nathan Deal (R-GA) are sponsoring legislation, the Home Improvements Revitalize the Economy (HIRE) Act of 2009, to provide tax credits to stimulate the purchase of kitchen cabinets and other remodeling and home furnishing improvements. (…)
July 10, 2009
- AIA Design Trends Survey Says Smaller Home Size, Volumes
AIA Design Trends Survey Says Smaller Home Size, Volumes Housing downturn and growing interest in containing energy costs result in smaller home size and volumes with strong preference for outdoor living options and accessibility AIA News Release June 29, 2009 HousingZone
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- Summer housing recovery still expected despite small declines in confidence, home prices
Summer housing recovery still expected despite small declines in confidence, home prices
Prices rise in 4 of 10 largest metro areas
Jim Haughey, Chief Economist, Reed Construction Data June 30, 2009 HousingZone
Today's reports that consumer confidence dipped 5.3 points in June to 49.3 and the Case-Shiller 20-city home price index dropped only 0.6 percent in April have offsetting effects on the timing and strength of the housing recovery still expected this summer. (…)
- New-Home Sales Virtually Flat in May
New-Home Sales Virtually Flat in May
May sales of new single-family homes held even with the previous month, declining less than one percentage point to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 342,000 units
National Association of Home Builders June 24, 2009 HousingZone
WASHINGTON, June 24 – Sales of newly built, single-family homes in May held virtually even with the previous month, declining less than one percentage point to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 342,000 units, according to data released by the U.S. (…)
March 26, 2009
- Striking Screened Porch, Deck and Patio at Delaware Beaches
Enhance your living space with a porch addition, new deck or patio. (…)
