Codes + Standards Arizona may impose property taxes on rooftop solar leases A new interpretation of state law could mean an extra $152 a year in taxes on solar panels
Market Data + Trends Economic index shows metro markets continuing on path to normalcy Of the 351 metro markets measured, 300 have seen year-over-year economic gains, according to the NAHB/First American Leading Markets Index (LMI)
Market Data + Trends Survey reveals new vs. existing home preferences Forty-one percent of Americans would prefer to buy a new home for the same price as an existing house.
Market Data + Trends Survey reveals new versus existing home preferences For the same price as an existing home, 41 percent of Americans would prefer to buy a new home.
Codes + Standards Google, SunPower to create $250 million fund to finance residential solar projects Joint venture will purchase solar panels and lease them at reduced cost
Builders Professional Builder Under 40 Executive Summit 2014 Join Professional Builder magazine, June 9-11, at The Island Hotel in Newport Beach, Calif., for the first-ever Executive Summit for builders under age 40.
Codes + Standards Homeowners’ behavior critical to energy efficiency of homes Experts say saving energy can be as simple as modifying a motion detector
Codes + Standards New York’s mayor wants to reform Hurricane Sandy reconstruction program Mayor de Blasio wants to begin construction on at least 500 homes by the end of summer
New-Construction Projects Sandlin Homes Announces $43 Million Development in Fort Worth New master-planned residential community will offer homes from the $150,000s.
Education + Training NKBA Launches New Learning Paths Program The National Kitchen & Bath Assocation expands its comprehensive learning program for spring and summer 2014.