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In a major step forward to spur job and economic growth and keep the housing recovery on track, Reps. Gary Miller (R-Calif.) and Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.) introduced bipartisan legislation that would help provide home builders access to credit for viable home building projects.

“We commend Reps. Miller and McCarthy for acting to remove a major impediment to the housing recovery by promoting legislation that will enable home builders to obtain construction loans in order to put construction crews back to ...

Housing construction activity has increased significantly over the last year across the three primary sectors of home building: single-family, multifamily and remodeling. That growth in turn means good news for those businesses that support residential construction, including building suppliers and other associated enterprises. While the NAHB forecast for this year calls for additional growth, there are likely to be monthly ups and downs along the way.

For example, Census construction spending data reported flat in ...

Growing shortages of many types of labor are already starting to have an adverse effect on home building in some parts of the country, according to a recent NAHB survey.

The survey consisted of special questions periodically included on the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) survey, asking single-family builders about shortages of labor in 12 categories: carpenters-rough, carpenters-finished, electricians, excavators, framing crews, roofers, plumbers, bricklayers/masons, painters, weatherization workers, HVAC and building maintenance managers.  After an absence of several years, ...

After 14 years with BBWG, serving the Coastal Carolinas, Peyton Williams retired at the end of March.

Since joining BBWG in 1999, Peyton has served his builders with integrity and sincerity. Anyone who’s had the privilege to work with Peyton knows he’s a straight-shooter with a wonderful sense of humor. His experiences in law enforcement, real estate and home building, from the Carolinas to Colorado, made him a valuable advisor to his builders and colleagues alike.
Peyton’s career in the building ...

Ann Hagen, BBWG Sales and Marketing Director serving builders in Central Florida, died March 30 after battling a long illness. She was 55.

If you had the pleasure to know and work with Ann, you know she was devoted to her work and her family. She lived in Lake Mary, Fla.

Ann worked tirelessly for BBWG, and volunteered thousands of hours to local HBAs, the Florida Home Builders Association and local charities.

Ann possessed a unique ability to make each person in her ...

The top home decor trends for 2013 are already emerging, and homeowners seeking a fresh look will find a lot to love. Not only can these looks be accomplished at minimal cost, they can also be coordinated in advance with builders, giving the homeowner a sense of participation in the process.

Here is a quick look at the emerging trends for 2013…

In the kitchen

Kitchens need to be functional, but in this hub of the home style is just as important.

Upholding practicality ...