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Minnesota governor stops effort to repeal sprinkler mandate for large new homes

Builders say the law would cost them an extra $4,500, while firefighters argue it's necessary.

Education + Training

Meyers Research to host building industry forecast event

The market research firm seeks to engage housing and economic leaders in an educational forum on Sept. 4, with proceeds to support industry-based solutions for homelessness in America.

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Ideas to stimulate home buying activity from the experts

RIS Media predicts that consumers are shifting from renting to home buying, and sees it as a prime opportunity to educate homebuyers about...

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The second home: a place to retire

Over a quarter of a million Americans are turning 65 every month and according to the National Association of Realtors, half of all second...

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Forecast shows home prices will continue to decline

HousingWire reports that the CoreLogic home price index projected a decline of pace for home prices at about 0.7 percent month over month...

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The “Millennial Boomtowns” aren’t where you’d expect them to be

Step aside, New York and Portland. Forbes contributor Joel Kotkin and demographer Wendell Cox found that millennial migrations and living...

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Despite recovery, effects of housing bubble will stay for years

According to Fortune, recovered home prices do not mean that we have seen the last of the effects of the real estate bubble. Read more ...

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The home building labor shortage, is it true?

Builders say one thing, economists say another.

Education + Training

Meyers Research to host building industry forecast event

The market research firm seeks to engage housing and economic leaders in an educational forum on Sept. 4, with proceeds to support industry-based solutions for homelessness in America.

Codes + Standards

Gypsum Association releases updates to wallboard repair standards

New best practices cover joint ridging and screw or nail pops.

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