Archive for September 2011
Existing-Home Sales Surge as Investors Bargain Hunt
Investor purchases jumped in August, driving sales numbers up and prices down.
10 Products That Put a Fresh Face on Traditional Style
While true to classical roots, “new traditional” design exchanges fussy details for fresh, clean lines
Small-business leader: Arizona needs law giving state contract preference to local firms
PHOENIX – Dollars spent with local businesses have a far greater impact on Arizona’s economy, tax revenues and jobs, and that applies even when state government puts out contracts for bid, the head of a small-business group said Friday.
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Students Offer a Historic Take on Housing’s Future
Based on a Depression-era concept home, students at the University of Tennessee have put together a house to fit tomorrow’s needs
Home Building–Related Deaths Down Again in 2010
Bureau of Labor Statistics’ estimates continue to find roofers and plumbers most vulnerable to fatalities.
Energy Star Now Available for Multifamily High-Rise Buildings
The EPA has announced that new multifamily high-rise buildings are now eligible to qualify as Energy Star projects.