Jan 26th 2010 2:35AM
Sure, owning a green home can save money in lower energy bills and tax breaks, but is that value reflected in a higher price when you sell? Experts say that even as the number of environmentally certified homes continue to rise there's no clear proof that putting more green features into your home will put more green in... Continue Reading »
Jan 21st 2010 4:10PM
If you're looking for a sunny outlook on the economy, skip the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas. The outlook for home builders is poor with only a slight chance of recovery in 2010. Ongoing joblessness and steady foreclosures are keeping U.S. builders from feeling confident about a quick recovery for the housing... Continue Reading »
Jan 20th 2010 5:00PM
It's not just homeowners who can't get financing for a new home. Builders have been hard hit, too. That grim reality is glaringly evident at this week's International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, where a much-anticipated centerpiece, "The New American Home," was foreclosed upon before it could be finished. Each year of... Continue Reading »
