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Optimistic Builders Look Forward to 2010
Chicago area builders are looking forward to better days ahead with many opening new communities.

Realtors Find Dramatic Developments Defined Decade
NAR examines changes in home buyer habits and profiles over the past 10 years.

Survey: Economy is Top Concern of Architects, Engineers and Environmental Consultants
A survey of architecture, engineering and environmental consultants finds economic performance biggest challenge.

Survey Finds Homeowners Favor Brick For Exterior Siding
Over 50 percent of survey particpants indicated brick to be their choice for siding.

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EPA to Hold Public Listening Sessions on Potential Stormwater Rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold five listening sessions to provide information to the public about a potential rule to strengthen stormwater regulations

PROFESSIONAL REMODELER

Elite Remodeling Nets Multiple Awards in 2009
Among top awards for 2009, Elite was named the winner of the ARC "Remodeler of the Year" award from the Greater Dallas Home Builders Association

CUSTOM BUILDER

Pending Home Sales Surge Ends, But Levels Still Beat Last Year’s
Contract activity for pending home sales fell, but still remains above 2008 levels.

HOUSING GIANTS

California Calls for Fire Sprinklers in All New Homes Starting 2011
The California State Building Standards Commission voted unanimously in favor of adopting the 2010 California Residential Code, which includes the 2009 International Residential Code

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Lexis Nexis

Fed's Bullard Sees Rates Remaining Low
St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard is predicting that U.S. interest rates may remain low for "quite some time." Here’s why he believes rates will remain in check.
Balance Sheet Ties Fed's Hands, Forecaster Says
The Federal Reserve's bloated balance sheet could become a big liability in coming years if inflationary pressures explode, a top forecaster warns.
Foreclosures Continue to Weigh on Home Appraisals
Both NAHB and NAR are reporting that foreclosures and short sales continue to take a toll on new and existing home sales.
Idaho Developer Pays for Failing to Control Runoff
The EPA came down with a fine on this developer for allegedly mismanaging runoff from a condo construction site.

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THE PEOPLEZONE - Rodney Hall
(More of the) Last 25 Years in Home Building
January 17, 2010

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We're off to IBS
January 15, 2010

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