PB February 2010

Right now, private equity funds are a better option for builders seeking financing.

Home buyers are waiting too long for that $8,000.

15 The percent of real-estate construction and development loans that were 90 days or more overdue at financial institutions whose deposits are insured by the FDIC, as of September 2009, up from 1.9 percent two years earlier, according to the Wall Street Journal. 21 The percent of home sellers that have lowered their asking price at least once as of January, down from 22 percent in December 20...

Low appraisals are one of the chief barriers to widespread adoption of sustainable building practices

You’ll normally see Hafele’s products on the hardware side. The company now has a full range of wood accessories, including corner systems, cabinet storage systems, pantry organization, waste bins, filler cabinets, spice racks, drawer inserts, wine and plate storage, stemware and bottle racks.

A home in Asheville, N.C., wowed the BALA judges with its balance of modern and traditional design, exceptional craftsmanship and strong indoor/outdoor relationships.

The raised-panel design on Armstrong’s Leighton collection reinterprets a classic style that reflects the character and craftsmanship of your grandfather’s cabinets. The center panel is constructed of genuine solid maple with a defined step-down profile. Door frames feature a contemporary profile with a framed bead on the inner and outer edges.

Professional Builder and the NAHB Design Committee present the winners of the home-building industry’s most prestigious design competition

Homeowners may be split on what style suits them in the kitchen, but very few would object to the rich combinations you can make with Timberlake Cabinetry’s Cognac finish