NAHB Reminds Home Buyers: Tax Credit Expiring Soon (BuildingOnline)
WASHINGTON -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) wants potential home buyers to be aware that they still have the opportunity to take advantage of the $8,000 first-time home buyer or $6,500 repeat buyer tax credits, as long as they act quickly — the credits expire on April 30, 2010.

NAHB Commends President’s Proposed Energy Efficiency Incentives (RISMedia Real Estate News)
RISMEDIA, March 9, 2010—Home energy efficiency incentives proposed by President Barack Obama will create much-needed jobs and help make America more energy independent, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Speaking recently in Savannah, GA., President Obama outlined a…

Habitat for Humanity breaks ground for green homes in Bristol (Bristol Pilot)
Habitat broke ground ‘on Colonial Avenue.

5 Tips for a Successful Home Remodel (RISMedia Real Estate News)
RISMEDIA, March 12, 2010—As spring approaches, many homeowners grow eager to start remodeling projects to update and refresh their surroundings. Before getting started, it’s a good idea to hire a professional remodeler for a workable plan and better results, according…

Greening Missouri Homes (GreenBiz)
We invite you to join Four Missouri Home Builders Associations and the University of Missouri Center for Sustainable Energy as we join forces March 16-17 in Jefferson City to share information about how remodelers, home builders and others in the homebuilding industry can incorporate the principles of the National Green Building Program (NAHB Green) to grow business.

Higher lumber costs complicate housing recovery (Finance and Commerce)
Rising lumber prices are putting the wood to local homebuilders who are still smarting from the industry’s worst downturn in decades. The National Association of Home Builders says lumber costs hit a four-year high in February, although prices have been coming back to earth in recent weeks.

Housing market improves (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
In 2008 when the housing market hit bottom, developer Brendon P. Giblin of Southboro took advantage of the slow-build period to re-evaluate what type of homes people would want once the market recovered.

NAHB Reminds Home Buyers: Tax Credit Expiring Soon (RISMedia Real Estate News)
RISMEDIA, March 5, 2010—The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) wants potential home buyers to be aware that they still have the opportunity to take advantage of the $8,000 first-time home buyer or $6,500 repeat buyer tax credits, as long…

Social Media Expert Carol Flammer Authors How-to Book on Social Media for Home Builders (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Carol Flammer, managing partner of Internet marketing, public relations and social media firm mRELEVANCE, LLC, helps home builders and real estate professionals navigate the world of social media with her new book, “Social Media for Home Builders: It’s Easier Than You Think.”

Prometheus Executes Over 75,000 Square Feet of Lease Transactions in Walnut Creek (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Despite a weak leasing environment, Prometheus Real Estate Group has recently executed over 75,000 square feet of lease transactions at its Civic Executive Center in Walnut Creek. Â Located at 201 North Civic Drive, the building is now 96% occupied, a notable accomplishment in a market with over a 20% vacancy rate. Â