Most builders don't realize that 67% of new home buyers refer family and friends to their builder within 30-60 days after moving in.
Coming in at Nos. 1 and 2 in projected housing starts for 2002, according to Cahners Economics, Florida and California will be responsible for a lot of new housing next year.
The Solar Buildings Program of the U.S. Department of Energy will fund four home building teams working on introducing the Zero Energy concept to the home building industry.