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Farm Bill a $1.2 Billion Boon for Members in Rural Areas

 In a major victory for NAHB and housing, the House this week passed a Farm Bill that includes an important provision championed by NAHB that will help members living and working in rural areas across the nation. The Senate is … Continue reading

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Warranties for Newly Built Homes

A message from the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION For many people, a home is the most expensive purchase they ever make. It’s no wonder, then, that buyers of newly built homes are interested in warranties, which promise to repair or replace certain … Continue reading

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“Don’t let the student grade their own exam and then get a bonus on that grade”

that is why smart builders use PHWS to manage warranty… PHWS provides customer care and warranty management services for General Contractors, Builders and Developers. Our services include, Pre Closing Inspections, Homeowner Orientation Walks, Punch List Management, Handyman Services, Customized Homeowner … Continue reading

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Shrimp prices going through roof, Boeing pressuring suppliers and more nuggets from the Beige Book

Real estate markets generally continued to improve, according to District reports. Although a few Districts indicated home sales or residential construction in some areas had slowed or declined in recent months, most cited increased residential sales activity and construction as … Continue reading

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New York City to Heat Homes With Table Scraps

If the adage is true that if you make it in New York, then you can make it anywhere, biogas advocates should pay attention to a new initiative announced in the Big Apple. Rather than continuing to ship food waste … Continue reading

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Beefing Up Population Density Won’t Curb Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Over the past couple of years, we’ve spent a lot of time talking about the potential climate benefits of increasing urban density, but that alone won’t curb the country’s greenhouse gas emissions, The Atlantic Cities reports. The problem at hand: The suburbs. Click … Continue reading

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California Installed More Rooftop Solar In 2013 Than Previous 30 Years Combined

California more than doubled its rooftop solar installations last year. But the boom in PV also brings up some new battles. Read More

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“It’s coming back,”

Warren Buffett, the billionaire chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (A:US), said the U.S. housing market has made progress and still has a way to go in recovering. “It’s coming back,” Buffett, 83, said yesterday during an event at … Continue reading

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NAHB Approves Bylaws Amendment Regarding Local Association Leadership

  Last week, the NAHB Board of Directors approved a Bylaws amendment authorizing Associate members to serve in any officer position within an affiliated local association, including president or chairman. This amendment only affects affiliated local associations and takes effect immediately. Whether … Continue reading

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BUSINESS TIP OF THE WEEK… Focus your sales process on helping prospects. Look at selling as simply doing everything you can to improve the customer’s current condition. 

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