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Local Home, Condo Sales Surge in Sept.

Oct. 24--MANATEE -- The local housing market's recovery continued in September, according to sales figures released Friday.
Tax Credit Boosts Duluth Housing Market

Oct. 26--Newlyweds Julia and Jon Morris experienced a fleeting honeymoon.
Feds Target Employers of Undocumented Workers

Builders must be able to verify that they and their subs meet immigration and hiring statutes.

How to Find Cash Back for Building Green

NABH Green Building Conference Coverage: There are thousands of free dollars available to builders of eco-friendly homes.
Homeowners May Be Responsible for Delinquent Developer

May 3--POQUOSON -- The attorney's letter went out to 33 property owners at the Lakes at Poquoson subdivision early this month and it didn't...
Construction Defect Battles Take Another Turn In Colorado

Sponsor abruptly pulls bill that would have paid homeowners higher interest on settlement payments.

Homeowner Satisfaction Surveys Affect Builders

Certain annual studies have become critical to some builders' marketing efforts.
Bay Area Builder Bucks The Recession

Regis Homes is averaging at least one sale per week in each of its four active communities.
A New Dealer Taking on Green Building Market

New Home Inc. founder says reliable distribution is what this sector has lacked.

Wasted Trips to the Jobsite Equals Wasted Money

Why is no one measuring the biggest robbers of profit?
Former Meritage Chief has Ambitious Plans for New Company

John Landon says energy efficiency and affordability distinguish houses produced by his year-old Landon Homes.
Wade Jurney Homes Survives and Grows

A combination of circumstances and skills helps the North Carolina builder take advantage of the downturn.

Wasted Trips to the Jobsite Equals Wasted Money

Why is no one measuring the biggest robbers of profit?
Lee Evans’ 10 Timeless Lessons for Home Builders

Generations of builders say the advice of the legendary business consultant, now 92 years old, has proved invaluable over the years.
Lenders Are Dragging Their Feet Disposing of REO Properties

Banks take their time reselling foreclosures, modifying mortgages, and approving short sales.

Ten Best-Selling Communities

Here is a collection of successful projects that speak to a wide range of housing solutions that builders can undertake.
Some Banks Are Choosing Receivership Over Foreclosure For Distressed Assets

One California receiver doesn't see his role in competition with builders.
NAHB Research Center's Results From Annual Survey

Survey shows that improving bathrooms is a great way to create superior value tat is recognized by potential buyers.
Digital Signage in Model Homes

Interactive content augments the sales process.

Sales Educator Myers Barnes Releases New Book of Scripts, Negotiating Tools

Popular new-home sales university also presented as a series of free YouTube videos
Programs offered by Lumber Liquidators, Crane, LP, Whirlpool, and Therma-Tru promise to save builders time and money

Lumber Liquidators, Crane, LP, Whirlpool, and Therma-Tru offer new packages to their builder customers in difficult housing market.
Real Estate Agencies and Builders Will Need to Adapt to the Next Generation Entering the Real Estate Sales Workforce

The next generation of sales agents are motivated by a different set of standards and practices.

Extension, expansion of tax credit for homebuyers come as welcome news

Nov. 10--Most real estate market watchers in Bakersfield are greeting warmly news that a soon to expire federal tax credit for homebuyers...
Investors look to consumer for clues to recovery

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Investors will get some guidance about the economy this week from data issued not by the government, but by big retailers...
Ohio Program Connects Students With Construction Careers

Former Drees Homes employee Anne Mitchell developed the curriculum, which highlights the math, science, and other skills required by...