4 Projects to Avoid for a $mart Remodel

It’s inevitable that homeowners eventually have to re-evaluate whether their house meets their lifestyle needs. When they love their location and neighborhood, really like their house, and don’t want to waste money on closing costs and moving expenses, homeowners usually … Continue reading

Pool & Spa Builder Certification Course Nov. 2-7

With the swimming season drawing to a close, many pool and spa builders are beginning to think about how to enhance their professional profile during the cooler months. One way to do this is to seek professional certification from the … Continue reading

Construction Begins on the Sonoma at Fiddler’s Creek

Because they’ve been keeping up with the latest residential building permit activity in Southern Florida, HBW subscribers already know that Lennar Corp. has begun construction on its new Sonoma Village of the Fiddler’s Creek community in Naples. Located on Collier … Continue reading

Closed for the Season: Winterizing Your Pool

With Labor Day behind us and cooler weather ahead, most pool owners around the country are beginning to think about winterizing their in-ground pools. Winterizing a pool keeps key components from freeze damage. It also saves a lot of time … Continue reading

USGBC’s Greenbuild Expo Adding Sustainability Summits to 2014 Program

Greenbuild , the United States Green Building Council’s annual conference and exposition, will be happening from October 21-23 this year as the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Already well-known for educational presentations and exhibits featured on the showroom floor, … Continue reading

Strong Sales and Slow Building Starts Split Oklahoma City Housing Market

2014 saw the Oklahoma City housing market slowly build back up. Pre-existing home sales have steadily increased. But even as areas near Moore and Edmond have expanded out, the home building market in Oklahoma city hasn’t quite rallied to the … Continue reading

Modest New Home Market Expected to Continue

After 6 years of doldrums, the overall housing market in the U.S. is finally back on track. But the new residence sector of the market is “running in place,” maintaining the modest gains made over the beginning of the year … Continue reading

Architecture Billings Index Reaches 7-Year High

According to the American Institute of Architects, commercial building has reached its highest point since 2007. The Architectural Billings Index, which is used to predict construction spending for the next 9-12 months, scored the current market at 55.8. Scores of … Continue reading

August Finds Homebuilder Confidence Riding High

According to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, confidence in the national homebuilder market is decidedly up, marking August as the third consecutive month for gain in the index. August brought the average two points higher … Continue reading

Meritage Makes Itself at Home in Atlanta

Meritage Homes Corp. is coming to Atlanta. The veteran home building firm has opened a South Region division that will be based in Atlanta. The move is an exciting one for the Scottsdale, Arizona-based Mertiage, which is America’s ninth-largest home … Continue reading