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Preparing to Buy a Home in 2023 If 2023 is the year you’ve decided to purchase a new home – whether as a first-time buyer or a seasoned home owner – the best time to start preparing is now. Following a few simple strategies will help place you in an ideal position to find a…

Support Small Businesses This Holiday Season The holidays are here again, and shopping around for unique gifts is in full swing. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, the last couple of years have been challenging for retailers. Therefore, to help our economy recover, it’s more important now than ever to support small businesses in our community…

Suburban Shift Eases in Third Quarter, Vacation-Home Markets Strong Suburban Shift Eases in Third Quarter, Vacation-Home Markets Strong The suburban shift for single-family home buying precipitated in large part by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year continues but new data reveals that higher density markets are making a comeback as well. In contrast,…

Single-Family Home Size Continues to Trend Higher Single-Family Home Size Continues to Trend Higher COVID-19 has impacted the way many residents use their homes, with an increased desire for space to accommodate added functions such as working from and/or studying at home. Recent housing data confirm the continuation of this trend. According to third quarter…

Easy Steps to Keep Your Fridge Organized Easy Steps to Keep Your Fridge Organized Bost By: ShelfGenie of the MidSouth   You and your family members access your refrigerator multiple times a day. Organizing it will simplify how you make your grocery list and plan your meals. Use the helpful tips below to stop wasting…

Property Tax Rates Vary Widely by State and Geography House on a US tax form schedule A   There is a nearly $8,000 difference between what residents of the state with the highest property taxes pay compared to those who live in the state with the lowest annual tax bill. NAHB analysis of data from…

As home owners across the country have spent more time at home during the pandemic, millions have discovered new reasons and opportunities to invest in home improvements.

Universal design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. People who have different needs can all enjoy the same home, even when their needs change.

The NAHB/Royal Building Products Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the second quarter posted a reading of 87, up 14 points from the second quarter of 2020. The finding is a signal of residential remodelers’ confidence in their markets, for projects of all sizes.

As states and jurisdictions take actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, many localities are considering ways to limit direct (from heating and cooling) and indirect (consumption of electricity by the building occupant) emissions from the building sector. One strategy for builders to consider is the integration or addition of solar photovoltaics (PV).