Starting to research senior housing options isn't easy as it means we're admitting we're getting old and that's not easy. Maybe when you're looking at different senior housing choices for a loved one, the task is easier but ultimately the day will come when you (or they) move to a new home that …
IBS: International Builders Show
The National Association of Home Builders hosts the International Builders Show (IBS), the largest annual light construction show in the world. Beginning in 2014, the show is co-located with several other industry shows to form create Design and Construction Week at the beginning of the year when …
Real Estate Tips to Research Your Home’s Value
Most home owners have some idea of their home's value. Sometimes it's accurate, but sometimes it's not. The value of a home is determined by numerous factors. The real estate tips outlined in this article explain the most important tools you have to research your home's value. And even if you're …
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Home Builders Finding Building Materials in Short Supply
Home builders are happy to see more interest in new home construction, home additions and larger remodeling projects. Not surprising, the good news comes with challenges. Home builders are struggling to rebuild teams with the right skill mix and they're finding shortages in building …
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Real Estate Statistics Worth Monitoring
We're bombarded by information about the US housing market, both good news and bad. The challenge for most homeowners is figuring out what information is real, what is applicable to your local community and how it affects you personally. Many homeowners have accepted that selling their home in …
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Selling Your Home: New Government Regulations
The government influences home construction standards with regulations that must be met when selling a home. Today the US government is focusing on energy efficient products and materials for new construction and existing homes. Enforcement of new standards happens in many ways. For example, there …
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