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FEATURES

Two very different show homes for the 2009 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas.

Two very different show homes for the 2009 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas.
With Credit Tight, Builders and Buyers Line up for FHA Financing

With credit tight, builders and buyers line up for FHA financing.
Small Attached Homes Make Density Feel Nice

Check out four projects that share walls, look great, and may portend housing’s future.
Struggling Builders Expand their Construction Activities to Remodeling and Commercial Work

Struggling builders turn to remodeling and commercial work, some for the long haul.

EDITOR'S NOTE

Stop the Bleeding

Mortgage modification programs—though unfair—are necessary to stabilize the economy.

INSIDE STORY

Levee Repair Puts Halt to Construction in Sacramento

A construction moratorium doesn’t stop
Less Impact Fees Taking a Bite out Cities' Financing

How one city is coping with losses in revenue from housing.
Redevelopment Continues to be Impacted by Politics and Economy

Toll Brothers moves forward cautiously on a dicey New Jersey project.

TOP SHELF

BUSINESS UPDATE

The Global Recession Will Delay A Recovery For U.S. Housing

Experts say that the world’s financial storm will continue for some time to come.
Banks Fight With Builders For Assets

Strapped for cash, banks put the squeeze on builders.

SALES STRATEGIES

Builders Collaborate to Put Out Good Press in Healthy Housing Markets

Builders in healthy housing markets work together to get the word out.
British Citizens Buy Homes in the United States

UK natives leverage a weak dollar to buy homes here.
Al Trellis Offers Selling Strategy Advice

Industry guru Al Trellis offers a few tips for weathering housing’s current market conditions.

PRODUCTS

Green Products

The right products keep the Builder LivingHome glowing green.

DIGITAL HOME

Jeff Click Homes is Incorporating More Technology into its Home Designs
Geothermal Heating and Cooling is Becoming Popular in Manhattan

Manhattan is the newest frontier

NATIONAL BEAT

The NAHB Research Center Releases Data from its Soft Market Study

The latest Soft Market Study shows builders shifting their emphasis to green construction.
It's Time to Remind Potential Buyers of the Many Benefits of Homeownership

It’s time to remind potential buyers of the many benefits of homeownership.

SEIDERS' ECONOMY

The Turmoil in Financial Markets is Making the Bad Housing Situation Worse

The turmoil in financial markets is making the bad housing situation worse.

LAST WORD

Questions and Answers with NAHB Chief Economist David Seiders

“I’d like to be remembered for my ability to become a strong housing advocate and a key spokesperson for the housing industry while managing to maintain a high degree of credibility.”

OTHER ARTICLES

The Southern Nevada Green Building Partnership might be a catalyst for reviving the Las Vegas market.

The Southern Nevada Green Building Partnership might be a catalyst for reviving the Las Vegas market.
IBS '09 offers 250 educational programs during show week. These caught our attention.

IBS '09 offers 250 educational programs during show week. These caught our attention.
products to look for at IBS 2009

The exhibit floor is sure to be chock-full of good ideas. Here are a few to look out for.
The IBS will offer an orientation to first-time attendees and an a la carte fee structure to attract builders to the show.

The IBS will offer an orientation to first-time attendees and an a la carte fee structure to attract builders to the show.
The NAHB will host a full slate of green building intitatives at IBS 2009

The NAHB follows up last year's successful launch of green building initiatives with a full slate of activities in 2009.
Lou Holtz to speak at IBS opening ceremonies

Lou Holtz headlines the show as this year's keynote speaker.