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July existing-home sales fall, but prices rise
Existing-home sales were sharply lower in July following expiration of the home buyer tax credit but home prices continued to gain. Given the rock-bottom mortgage interest rates and historically high housing affordability conditions, the pace of a sales recovery could pick up quickly, provided the economy consistently adds jobs.
Real estate conditions surveyed from Tri-state, mid-atlantic regions
Housing starts rise 1.7 percent in July
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Corporate News
Pella’s Jarred Roy earns NAHB Remodelers Chairman’s Award
Pella Corporation Trade Segment Manager Jarred Roy has earned the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Service. As Pella’s trade segment manager, Roy develops and leads Pella’s trade marketing initiatives on behalf of the company’s branch network system in support of remodeler, builder, contractor and residential architect relationships.
CertainTeed plant diverts 24 million pounds of waste from landfills
Whirlpool starts online Cash for Appliances tool
Name change for Fiberon

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Market News
Protest rising over builders’ resale charges
In some newly constructed housing developments home builders are including a clause in the contract demanding a 1 percent transfer fee to be paid to them every time the property is sold over the next 99 years. The fee isn’t for improvements or maintenance. It is just a payment to the builder, and not everyone likes it.
USGBC celebrates five years of green progress in New Orleans
Housing remains highly affordable for sixth consecutive quarter
Homeowner confidence dips; 1 in 3 say worst is coming

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2010 Design Excellence Awards
Residential Design & Build magazine presents the winners of its 2010 Design Excellence Awards, honoring the best in custom home architecture.


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