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The 2015 Project of the Year takes its cues from the surrounding Hill Country landscape, with indoor-outdoor connections galore and plenty of room for friends and family to stay for the weekend

Rio Estancia exterior with view from pool by Craig McMahon Architects

Insulation

Foam Insulation vs. Fiberglass and Cellulose: Which Is the Right Choice?

Three insulation options dominate home construction, but picking the right one can be tricky

Codes + Standards

Seattle releases affordable housing ‘grand bargain’ between developers, advocates

Developer fees will help pay for new affordable housing units

Awards

Announcing the Winners: 2015 Professional Builder Design Awards

Professional Builder’s annual Design Awards competition is our opportunity to salute the best in residential design. The jury critiqued...

Builders

NAHB Policy Update: EPA's Regulation a ‘Federal Land Grab’

Based on the use of flawed technical and scientific analysis, the NAHB wants the EPA to not expand the definition of “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act.

Keeping the waters of U.S. lakes, rivers, and streams clean

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REO and Distressed Property Sales Increased in August

Real Estate Owned property, a reminder of the housing downturn, is now a popular realm to invest in. The market is a critical one as...

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Houston’s Housing Scene Shaped by Regulation (or Lack Thereof)

Texas’s largest city is known for its laid-back housing regulation, which has helped it to meet the needs of the population over the years. ...

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New Mortgage Program Factors in Non-Borrower Household Income

In an effort to accommodate low- and moderate-income households, Fannie Mae is reintroducing a service with a new name: HomeReady. The New...

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Bigger Houses, Bigger Market Shares

New homes with 5,000 square feet or more of living space gained a slight increase in market share in 2014, according to the Census Bureau’s...

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Just 16 States Outperformed the U.S. Economy in 2014

California, Texas, New York, and Florida were four of the 16 states that advanced faster than the 2.2 percent economic growth experienced as...

Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features