By Don Dunning | April 11, 2010
More than 22,000 homeowners who bought in the past nine years answered a recent survey. Done for builders to help them understand current buyer preferences, the key finding was that these owners plan to be “more practical” in their next purchase. For this group, big kitchens that include an island are still a must-have, but […]
Read MoreBy Don Dunning | March 28, 2010
On April 22nd, a new federal regulation to protect children from lead poisoning is scheduled to be implemented. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandate will require “contractors who work in older homes…to become certified by a government-approved trainer and follow certain precautions, such as covering floors with plastic sheeting and dressing workers in protective clothing,” […]
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