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Raised Home—and Renewed Hopes—in the Wake of Sandy
When the clouds cleared and the waves subsided following Superstorm Sandy in October 2012, the Santos family found itself picking up the pieces…
Revisiting existing data proves neighborhoods matter to children’s success
A fiscal research center says previous conclusions from a Federal program study on neighborhoods are unsound
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How to Properly Store and Transport Wood Structural Panels
APA-trademarked wood structural panels offer the strength and quality that home builders rely on for strong, long-lasting construction. To ensure optimal performance, wood structural panels should be stored and handled properly prior to installation
NAHB projects home sales will speed up in 2015
Current trends give home builders enough confidence to move forward
Demographics
Boomers Plan to Age in Place
The next wave of retirees don’t plan to “stick to the script”
Design students build micro house that fits into single parking garage space
Creators say the house could be a model for affordable housing in urban areas.
Fed shows confidence in U.S. recovery by ending bond buying
The policy panel saw underutilization of labor resources gradually diminishing
Economic climate never better for rooftop solar installations
Prices have dropped significantly in the last few decades, while manufacturers focus on enhanced capability and capacity.
Millennials are not the cause of collapsed homeownership
Gen-X is turning away from homes even faster than Millennials
Federal regulators making low-down payment mortgages more accessible
Agencies are lowering or eliminating required down-payment amounts.
