New Home Sales Slip 2.2% in December
Remodeling Market Index Rises to Five-Year High
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Builders Commend White House Focus on Helping Home Owners, Seek Additional Steps to Spur Housing

By BUILDERnews Staff | January 27th, 2012

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) commended President Obama January 25, for offering proposals in last night's State of the Union address to help families stay in their homes and stanch foreclosures, and is urging policymakers to take additional actions to mend the housing market and boost the economy.

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Lennar’s New “Next Gen” Homes in Four Tampa Bay Area Communities Focus on Changing American Demographics

By BUILDERnews Staff | January 27th, 2012

Lennar has started construction of its first “Next Gen” homes in four TampaBayarea communities that feature integrated “home within a home” floor...

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Pulte Homes to Unveil Two New Model Homes at Harrison Ranch Feb. 11

By BUILDERnews Staff | January 27th, 2012

Pulte Homes will host a grand opening Feb. 11 to showcase its new model park with two new model homes and to introduce ten new floor plans at Harrison Ranch located at...

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Meritage Homes names David Brown Land Development Manager

By BUILDERnews Staff | January 27th, 2012

Meritage Homes has named David Brown land development manager.

Brian Kittle, vice president of sales said Brown is a graduate of the University of Miami and...

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New Home Sales Slip 2.2% in December

By BUILDERnews Staff | January 27th, 2012

Following three consecutive months of gains, sales of newly built, single-family homes edged down 2.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 307,000 units in...

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Remodeling Market Index Rises to Five-Year High

By BUILDERnews Staff | January 27th, 2012

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported yesterday that remodeling sentiment has risen to the highest level in five years, according to its Remodeling...

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MIWD Releases Architectural Resource Directory for MI EnergyCore Energy Efficient Windows

By admin | January 23rd, 2012

On January 19, MI Windows and Doors announced the release of its Architectural Resource Directory for the MI EnergyCore Window System on its website at...

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Brett McCutcheon Promoted to General Manager of Fasco America and Empire Products

By BUILDERnews Staff | January 23rd, 2012

Fasco America announced January 17 the promotion of Brett McCutcheon to the position of General Manager of Fasco America and Empire Products, the North American...

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Editor's Choice 1/27/2012

Lennar’s New “Next Gen” Homes in Four Tampa Bay Area Communities Focus on Changing American Demographics

Lennar has started construction of its first “Next Gen” homes in four TampaBayarea communities that feature integrated “home within a home” floor plans for live-in relatives or guests.

Brett McCutcheon Promoted to General Manager of Fasco America and Empire Products

Fasco America announced January 17 the promotion of Brett McCutcheon to the position of General Manager of Fasco America and Empire Products, the North American distribution companies for the BECK Fastener Group®. Effective immediately, McCutcheon will assume responsibility for leading US-based Sales, Marketing, HR, Finance, Quality, Customer Relations, and Distribution functions. This includes management of the nationwide regional sales team and independent sales representatives, plus headquarters and distribution operations in Muscle Shoals, Alabama for both business entities.

New Multifamily Community in Dallas Opens Strong

Alta Henderson, a new apartment development from Wood Partners, has tapped into a robust demand for a community that fuses luxury living with strong relationships in the Knox-Henderson neighborhood.

Centrally located at 5222 Belmont Ave., only minutes from Uptown and Downtown and within walking distance to an array of shopping, entertainment and cultural facilities in one of the city’s most vibrant and distinctive areas, Alta Henderson is nearly 60 percent leased despite being open for only eight weeks.

MI Windows Donates EnergyCore Products to Prescott, AZ Habitat for Humanity

The Prescott Area Habitat for Humanity's newest home in Chino Valley received a donation of Slider and Single Hung MI EnergyCore windows.  The highly energy efficient windows were installed with double pane TMAX HE LoE glass packages.

GAF Introduces Industry's First True Tile-Look Asphalt Shingle

GAF, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, proudly announces the introduction of Monaco™ Lifetime Designer Shingles: the industry’s first true tile-look asphalt shingle. Monaco™ Lifetime Designer Shingles replicate the beauty of European tile. Unlike traditional tile, Monaco™ Lifetime Designer Shingles are budget-friendly and easier to install, making the dream of having a beautiful tile-look roof within reach for any homeowner.

CertainTeed Corporation Reaches Significant Milestones

Through an aggressive, highly organized approach to sustainability at its more than 60 manufacturing facilities in North America, CertainTeed Corporation is making significant strides in reducing its overall environmental impact. Specifically, CertainTeed has reduced energy consumption by 15% and water usage by 24% over the past four years. In addition, it has decreased the amount of waste going to landfills from its facilities by 33%.

Radon Gas; The Odorless Killer

The World Health Organization has released their mortality statistics for 2011 and a startling statistic about in-home causes of death surfaced.  According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Radon Gas causes over 20,000 deaths annually in the United States.  To put that into perspective, Radon caused more deaths in 2011 than drunk driving, fires, and carbon monoxide. 

Werner Innovates Extension Ladders With A New Compact Design

The new Compact Aluminum Extension Ladder by Werner maneuvers easily in tight spaces and fits inside vehicles – and compact vans.

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