Financials

Housing, Inflation Worries Pressure Wall Street

Markets were punished in March on worries that the weak housing sector could seep into the broader economy as our session and the quarter ended March 30, 2007. Standard & Poor reported its January housing index had the worst showing in 13 years. Pour

Management

Improve Your Builder Financing in Four Steps

Are you considering talking to a lender about financing? Learn four must-have tips for improving your odds and learn about 10 items you’ll need to obtain a line of credit.

Financials

KPIs Help Home Builders Obtain Financing

To obtain a loan, home builders should understand the key performance indicators that drive the decision

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Financials

How Homebuilders Will Stabilize the Homebuilding Industry

Merger and acquisition activity in home building will rise again, so says M&A experts Michael P. Kahn and Associates. Housing Giants columnist Jody Kahn Kline discusses the who, what, why and when of stabilizing the housing market.

Financials

Lighting Firm Partners with EPA to Reduce Waste

Philips Lighting Co. has partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency to get the lead and mercury out of its U.S. manufacturing processes. The company has been recognized by the EPA as the first U.S. corporation to launch a company-wide effort to m

Products

PATH Report: Building Manufacturers Launch New Mold-Resistant Products

Approximately 55 percent of homeowners express concern about mold, according to a 2005 survey by CertainTeed. For builders, mold can translate into costly and time-consuming callbacks for remediation, particularly if mold is found in the drywall. With ne

Financials

Indicies Close Mixed

The Federal Reserve Board held interest rates in check at 5.25 percent, unchanged after five consecutive meetings of the federal bankers. Markets were volatile in the week before our session ended Jan. 31, 2007, responding to mixed earnings reports.

Management

Seven Issues That Impact a Home Builder's Bottom Line

Building a higher-quality home is the source of untapped potential for boosting your company's bottom line. In this article, seven major issues that can eat away at the bottom line are exposed.

Financials

PATH Report: Tax Credit Helps Builders

Uncle Sam wants you to build energy-efficient homes — and he's willing to pay you $2,000 per house to do it. This is a tax credit, not a deduction, which means you get a full $2,000 per home. The federal tax credit not only puts money in your p

Management

Home Builders Face Inventory Downturn

Borrowing against the future has weakened the demand for homes over the next few years. Falling interest rates and creative financing allowed approximately 2 million more renters than usual to transition into homeownership.

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