Doors Research Findings for Builder Window & Door Preferences Our research found that energy efficiency is the top factor for window selection; brand is king for doors
features The Dilemma of Gadget Obsolescence in Smart Homes As technology advances, home gizmos that were once seen as cutting-edge could become obsolete in a couple of years. Technology consultant...
features The 10 Best States to Retire in With its abundance of natural beauty and low crime, Wyoming tops Bankrate’s list of the 10 best states to retire to. Colorado comes next on...
features Leased Solar Panels Interfere with Home Sales According to the Los Angeles Times, many California homeowners with leased solar panels are having difficulty selling their homes. “Some...
Design More Buyers Request Clandestine Rooms A room tucked away behind a bookshelf isn’t just for the movies. CNN Money reports that builders are getting more requests like this lately....
features Mortgage Amounts Are Outpacing Home Price Growth The Mortgage Bankers Association reports that mortgage amounts are rising faster than home prices. This trend confirms the continued...
features Passive House Standard for North America Debuts The geographic conditions of where the Passive House concept was born – Germany – are not as diverse as North America. After three years of...
Energy Efficiency Honda Smart House Tracks Family's Use of Energy The Washington Post reports on a family living in a sustainable home designed to leave no carbon footprint. Susan O’Hara and Stuart Bennett...
Codes + Standards Fannie Mae to offer lower interest rates to green-certified multifamily properties Multifamily projects that pass a green certification will be granted a 10-basis-point reduction
Construction Quality Humidity Control in High-Performance Homes in Humid Climates Controlling humidity in homes located in humid climates, such as New Orleans, can be a sticky business