Building Associations and Government reports alike tell the story. In 2011, estimated green construction (including remodels) was $17 Billion. In 2016, that number is expected to rise to between 87 and 114 Billion Dollars in the U.S. alone. This means there is not...
IS There a Best Time of the Year to Buy a Home in Houston? Some markets have a good time of year and a bad time of year to buy or begin construction on a family home. Houston’s market is high in the top 5 list of cities whose real estate market never slows down much...
Houston has been among the fastest to recover from the economic downturn. Corporate relocations have been soaring since 2008. The city has reclaimed its title as oil capital of the US, and jobs have returned to Houston faster than in any other city. Add to this a low...
The former Prudential Building, built in 1952 to be the company’s Southwest Headquarters, was imploded Sunday using high explosives. The building was scheduled to be taken down before 8:15 AM on Sunday, January 8. Fog and other conditions postponed the event until...
Green homebuilding concepts are often discussed among builders and city Supervisory Boards across the country when it comes to sustainable, eco- friendly low-to-moderate Income housing. The concepts in building this housing are rarely used, however, due to some Board...
The Federal Reserve has decided to keep historically low interest rates on mortgages until 2013. What this means for people looking to build a green home is that their mortgage will be much cheaper than it may have been in years past. With the interest savings on the...
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