Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Mar 18, 2019 in News
Filed in Economics on March 14, 2019 • 1 Comment The government’s new home sales report for January indicates an increasing demand for homes sold in an affordable price range. In January 2019, 66% of new single-family home sales were priced between $200,000 and $400,000 vs. 22% of homes that were sold in the $400,000 to $750,000 range. This compares to 51% of homes sold in the $200,000 to $400,000 range in January 2018, and 29% that were sold in the $400,000 to...
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Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Mar 15, 2019 in News
Members of The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association and the Vocational Training Council had an opportunity to be interviewed by the Kirkwood ACE program at the Student Built House last summer. Check out the video below!...
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Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Jan 8, 2019 in News
Affordability Tops the Agenda in the Year Ahead Filed in Capitol Hill by NAHB Now on January 3, 2019 • 3 Comments Addressing housing affordability concerns will be a top issue for NAHB in 2019 and we will be working with Congress and the administration to achieve this goal. Builders in the field report there is a strong demand for new homes but that prospective buyers have become increasingly gun shy due to rising mortgage rates in recent months coupled with the aggregate...
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Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Dec 7, 2018 in News
Winter is Coming, Protect Yourself from the Cold on the Jobsite Filed in Labor, Safety and Health by NAHB Now on December 7, 2018 • 0 Comments With winter rapidly approaching, home builders need to be more conscious of working conditions in cold weather. Working in a cold environment forces the body to work harder to maintain optimal temperature. As temperatures drop and wind speed increases, heat leaves the body more rapidly. Common cold induced injuries include...
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Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Nov 12, 2018 in News
Filed in Sponsored Content by NAHB Now on November 12, 2018 • 0 Comments Signature Kitchen Suite’s line of built-in luxury appliances includes pro-style ranges, integrated column refrigerator/freezers, French door refrigerators, dishwashers and more. It’s no secret that the kitchen is the main place for family gatherings, dining and socializing, so it’s no wonder that the “heart of the home” is a style focal point for most home owners. One growing trend: Luxurious...
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