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Three Ways to Light Outdoor Living Spaces

Outdoor living areas are more popular than ever! Progress Lighting recommends three ways to light outdoor living spaces to increase your enjoyment of these areas.
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Emser’s 2023 Design Trends

As we make our way into a brand-new year, it’s exciting to highlight some of the top trends that we will see in design for 2023, along with many of the key influences driving these trends.
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Beautiful Bathroom Inspiration

Get inspired to design your dream bathroom with ideas from Delta partners.
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What Is Thin Brick Veneer?

Thin brick is a manufactured stone veneer product that is used to dress existing walls, giving the appearance of classic brick to a home's exterior.
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How to Assess Contractors for Building with ICFs

One of the biggest issues currently facing the country is the lack of skilled labor to build residential and commercial projects.
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How to Choose the Right Shingles for Beautiful Home Exterior Design

Your roof is central to your home's exterior aesthetic. Your roof style, shingle type, and color palette all work together with other architectural elements to give your home lasting curb appeal.
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What Home Features Are Expected Today, and Which Exceed Buyer Expectations?

In her most recent webinar, Zonda's Mollie Carmichael gives an in-depth look at consumer trends that are sweeping the industry.
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Builder Partnerships Names Delta Faucet 2022 Partner of the Year

Delta Faucet, an industry leading manufacturer of shower heads, faucets and other kitchen and bath accessories, has received the Builder Partnerships Partner of the Year award for 2022. The award was announced during Builder Partnerships' 17th Annual Networking Reception at the International Builders' Show.
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International Builders’ Show 2023 Recap

The Homes for HOPE team had the privilege of joining nearly 70,000 home building professionals from around the globe last week at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS),
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Light Layering

Let’s talk layers. There’s a reason designers love them.
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World’s First Fridge With 70% Recycled Plastic Inner Liners Is Ours

The recycled plastic content and advanced food preservation features of our new built-in refrigerators have been well received by consumers. Simona Oboroceanu, Category Marketing Manager from the Food Preservation team at Electrolux tells us why.
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16 ICF Modern Farmhouse Floor Plans and Design Ideas

Are you considering constructing an ICF farmhouse? If so, you’ve come to the right place. We have tons of ICF farmhouse plans ready for you to view.
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DRD + M Series Earn Another Award

Architectural Products announces DRD + M Series as a PIA Award winner
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Generac to Expand its Clean Energy Offering with the Addition of Residential Electrical Vehicle Chargers

Generac Power Systems, Inc., (NYSE: GNRC) a leading global designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products, today announced the introduction of its first electric vehicle charging system.
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Top Interior Paint Colors and Wall Plate Combos for 2023

Explore the latest interior paint trends (with bonus style from the adorne Collection).
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2023 Outdoor Lighting Trends and Styles

Progress Lighting offers an overview of outdoor lighting trends for 2023 and top picks for the 2023 lighting designs.
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PermitFlow Joins Builder Partnerships

Builder Partnerships is pleased to announce the newest service provider member to our organization.
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Steam Shower Installations: The Importance of Designer and Builder Collaboration

As a builder, you never want to experience what always happens in popular home renovation series. 
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How to Choose the Right Shower Faucet

There are many things to consider when choosing a hand shower or shower head: Style and design, price point, spray functionality.
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Trane Technologies Listed in Top 20, Ranks First in Industry of JUST 100

Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, is ranked 18th on the 2023 JUST 100 list, named first in the Building Materials & Construction industry,
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Gerber® Adds New Faucet to Kinzie® Kitchen Collection - Our First Pull-Down Bridge Model

Introducing the Kinzie Two Handle Bridge Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet.
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Lennox Industries Wins 2022 GOOD DESIGN® Award for Cutting-Edge Heat Pump Technology

The Lennox SL25XPV heat pump is named one of the Best Building Materials of 2022
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Warm Finishes, a Welcoming Trend

When it comes to décor, finishes are what make the style stand out.
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BSB Design Receives Five Silver Awards in 2023 Nationals

NAHB’s National Sales and Marketing Council (NSMC) announced Silver Award Winners for The Nationals 2023 new home sales and marketing awards.
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ThreadKore Joins Builder Partnerships

Builder Partnerships is pleased to announce the newest service provider member to our organization.
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The 2023 Colors of the Year are Here!

America's top color experts have made their choices for the 2023 Colors of the Year, or in some cases 2023 Palettes of the Year. We've pulled them all together to provide you with one convenient resource for you to review!
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Spanish Integrated Learning Center

Fox Blocks, an Insulated Concrete Form manufacturer, is excited to announce the much-anticipated Spanish Integrated Learning Center.
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Froehlich Signature Homes Completes Their First Homes for HOPE Project

Homes for HOPE recently had the pleasure of celebrating Froehlich Signature Homes’ first Homes for HOPE Project.
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Ceiling Fans for Year-Round Style

Winter or summer, ceiling fans offer both style and function for your home.
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Delta Faucet Modernizes Beloved Farmhouse Aesthetic with New Saylorâ„¢ Bath Collection

Inspired by the clean, simple lines of modern farmhouse style and the raw functionality of everyday hardware, Delta Faucet introduces their newest Saylor™ Bath Collection today.
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Announcing The First Annual Bigelow Award

HOMES FOR HOPE IS PROUD TO HONOR PERRY BIGELOW’S LEGACY BY CREATING A NEW ANNUAL TRADITION.
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Pahlisch Homes Launches Their First Homes for HOPE Project

Pahlisch Homes launches their first Homes for HOPE project just in time for the leaves to change in beautiful Bend, Oregon.
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Unilock Joins Builder Partnerships

Builder Partnerships is Pleased to Announce the Newest Manufacturer Member to Our Program
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Brilliant Joins the Connectivity Standard Alliance & Matter Initiative

Brilliant Joins Connectivity Standards Alliance and Announces Plans to Add Matter Support to our Smart Home System
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How Building Owners Can Develop a Sustainable Roofing Strategy

Need to achieve LEED certification goals?
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Taylor Morrison Unveils New Build-To-Rent Brand Yardly

The national home builder will now develop build-to-rent communities in house under a new brand name.
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Providence Homes Completes Their Seventh Homes for HOPE Project

Providence Homes, Jacksonville’s leader in energy-efficient construction, recently completed its seventh Homes for HOPE project to help fight global poverty.
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Introducing the New SmartCodeâ„¢ 260 Keypad and SmartCodeâ„¢ 270 Touchpad

Kwikset introduces two new electronic deadbolt locks with our latest keyless entry technology, easy installation, and new features in a stylish traditional and contemporary design.
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Drees Homes Debuts New Model At Annecy in Nashville Area

The 4,700-square-foot Wilshire model boasts a bold, black exterior with rich cedar accents.
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Fall Color Tile Trends

Is Fall your favorite color?
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Whole House Protection

Does your termite treatment have the longest warranty in the business?
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Matt Baehr from Homes for HOPE Interviewed by Roland Narinsey

Meet the Charity - Get to Know Your Pro
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Keystone Custom Homes Expands Into The Carolinas

Nationally recognized custom builder and local builder unite to offer new homes across Charlotte and upstate South Carolina.
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PERC Op-Ed: CHP Systems Provide Unbeatable Resiliency for Dependable Operation

In 2017, Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, leaving millions of people in crisis.
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Six Fall 2022 Interior Design Trends for Warmth

Explore a few interior design trends to incorporate this Fall season to create warmth and comfort.
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Kichler Lighting Launches New and Improved Horizon Model

Beautiful aesthetics and stand-out benefits illuminate in Horizon III LED downlights
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The AZEK Company Announces the Official Opening of its New $140m Manufacturing Facility in Boise, Idaho

The facility expands manufacturing capabilities and advances AZEK’s commitment to create a more sustainable future
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Old Marketing vs. New Marketing - Finding Your Ideal Customer

"Old marketing" is broken! (You already knew that, didn't you?) But what's the alternative?
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Bridging the Communication Gap

When working on a new construction project, the relationship between interior designer, builder, and trade partners is a partnership that needs to be nurtured and handled with care. The best way to ensure a project stays on track is for the team to invest enough time in planning how they will work together and then sticking to that agreement throughout the course of the project.
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Why Drees Homes Uses Closet Selector

We are committed to providing our Builder partners with the best products, programs, and support to make closets easy. Discover why Drees Homes partners with us and how Closet Selector® is a "one click solution."
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Magda Esola - New Home Sales Superstar

Interview with Magda Esola.
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Build with Better Power and Protection for Buyers’ Appliances

An ideal option for kitchens and laundry rooms, the latest GFCI solutions from Legrand deliver the quality and safety features Legrand is known for.
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Pro Builder 2023 Housing Forecast

Share your forecast for the coming year by completing Pro Builder’s 2023 Housing Forecast Survey!
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Experience MrSteam's Advanced Technology

Virtually everything we do at MrSteam incorporates technology, from steam generators to controls and accessories. Our products combine the effectiveness of steam with the modern convenience provided by advanced technology.
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Check Out Emser Tile's New 2022/23 Digital Catalogue

Our new catalog features more than 20 brand-new products! Shop all new products on our website.
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Fox Blocks ICF Manufacturer In Partnership With GreenBuilt Solutions Builds Net Zero Home With Record Low HERS Index Score

Fox Blocks, an Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) manufacturer, in partnership with GreenBuilt Solutions, a sustainable design facility in Orlando, FL, has managed to build a Net Zero home that has an outstanding HERS Index Score of -22.
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Amarr Announces Lead-Time Reduction

With continued improvements in our manufacturing capacity and successful management of supply chain challenges, we are pleased to announce reduced manufacturing lead times for most products effective Monday, September 12, 2022.
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Cheers to Champagne Bronze

Learn how to pair champagne bronze finish to our most popular lines and how to coordinate our new products with Delta® plumbing fixtures.
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Verity Homes Completes Their Fifth Homes for HOPE Project!

Long-time partner Verity Homes announces the completion of their fifth Homes for HOPE project in the beautiful Bismarck, ND market.
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The PERC Update: Inaugural National Propane Day

The first annual National Propane Day will be held on Oct. 7 from 5 a.m. – 5 p.m., symbolizing propane's placard number, 1075.
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Elevating Rustic Home Design with James Judge

James Judge, a Phoenix-based "designer, realtor, flipper, deal fanatic and all-around house-a-holic," has a knack for amazing home transformations.
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Exciting News from Broan-NuTone

Broan-NuTone has updated their programs with Builder Partnerships!
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David Drees: Best Practices for Managing a Private Home Building Operation

Recognized as one of the nation’s Best Managed Companies by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, Kentucky-based Drees Homes offers a management model for other privately held home builders to follow
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Healthier Homes Start Here

More and more buyers want quieter, more efficient, and healthier homes. And we’ll help you build them.
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Rolling Door Lead Time Reduction

Please view the updated lead time reduction document from our Dalton, Ohio Rolling Door facility for the most current reduced lead times that will be effective 8/15/22.
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Lighting Design Tips to Stylize Entryways

Adding curb appeal to your home is easy with outdoor lighting design tips and fixture ideas from Progress Lighting.
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Always Improving: A recap of the latest Brilliant features & updates

Learn what our product and engingineering teams have been doing to make your Brilliant experience even better.
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Talking Lighting with David Peek

Progress Lighting Senior Director of Product Development discussed the Progress Lighting design philosophy and process and how it results in beautiful affordable luxury lighting for the home in a recent episode of The Building Blonde.
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Schuber Mitchell Homes Completes Their Third Homes for HOPE Project

Schuber Mitchell Homes, one of the top 100 builders in America, recently completed their third Homes for HOPE Project and generated a donation of $140,000 which will enable HOPE to serve 5,600 families this year!
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Thrive Home Builders' Vitality Collection Receives 2022 Gold Nugget Home of the Year

The Denver-based collection balances modern details with sustainable building practices.
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Grand Homes Completes Another Homes for HOPE Project

Thursday, May 26th Grand Homes celebrated the completion of their Homes for HOPE Project making their lifetime giving nearly $3.6M.
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Supply Chain Issues and Interior Design

Almost every industry has had to deal with supply chain issues over the past year, and home decor is no exception. Designers are counting on home furniture, appliances, and products like floor tiles and windows, all of which are among the items hardest hit by supply chain shortages.
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LiftMaster Joins Builder Partnerships

Builder Partnerships is Pleased to Announce the Newest Manufacturer Member to Our Program
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10-Steps for Building a Home with Insulated Concrete Form Blocks | Fox Blocks

An ICF home, like one built with Fox Blocks, provides many of the essential features that today’s homeowner is looking for: excellent indoor environmental quality (IEQ), energy-efficiency, and disaster-resistance.
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A Builder’s Guide to Solar Power | Unbound Solar

Homebuilders, did you know that only 6% of homes in the US had solar panels in 2019. But over the past year, 46% of American homeowners said they’d considered installing them?
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Awards Highlight ECI Software Solutions’ Exceptional Customer Experience and Outstanding Leadership

ECI Software Solutions, a leader in cloud-based business management solutions, today announced it has been honored with three awards surrounding the company’s customer experience initiatives.
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A Well-Lit Home Draws Attention to Every Detail

A well-lit home draws attention to every detail and showcases the quality and craftsmanship that makes today’s new builds so desirable.
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Going to PCBC 2022? June 22-23 Check out Builder Partnerships' Manufacturer and Service Provider Associates Participating in the Event

PCBC’s Summer Showcase is all about reconnecting you with the products, projects and people that are shaping the future of housing.
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New Home Sales + Joins Builder Partnerships

Builder Partnerships is Pleased to Announce the Newest Service Provider Member to Our Program
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Wayne Dalton - July 2022 - Operator Freight Adjustments

The global electronics shortage impacting our industry and many others, is driving up the cost to manufacture our industry-leading garage door openers. We have worked diligently to optimize our supply chain of components and have absorbed much of this higher cost.
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Deck Out Your Spec House with Steam | Mr. Steam

Including a steam shower in your model home allows you to sell the lifestyle of luxury and overall health through the lens of custom upgrades that provide a return on their investment down the road.
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Get Outdoor Spaces Summer-Ready | Progress Lighting

Outdoor living is a huge trend, with more homeowners enhancing their outdoor spaces with kitchens, fire pits and fireplaces, and stylish lighting.
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Merchandising Small Outdoor Spaces | Lita Dirks & Co.

Regardless of size, a well-merchandised outdoor space can make a big impact on the effectiveness of a model home. And now, more than ever, merchandising of the front porches, and other small outdoor spaces, of a model home, is imperative.
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Spring Bathroom Lighting Updates | Progress Lighting

It's the perfect time of year to refresh your bathroom design. One of the easiest bathroom updates is to replace your light fixtures.
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Froehlich Signature Homes Announces the Launch of their First Homes for HOPE Project

First Homes for HOPE project in the desirable The Enclave at BV community in Bakersfield, CA. A celebratory launch event will be held on Wednesday 5/4 from 11:30-1:00pm.
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Lennox - New Construction Price Increase: July 2022

Like all manufacturers, distributors, and contractors in the heating and air conditioning business, Lennox Industries continues to experience cost increases. Due to the persistent cost pressures, Lennox will increase prices up to 9% percent on residential and commercial equipment, parts and supplies, and accessories for all customers.
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EEBA's Builder of the Month: Robertson Homes

Founded in 1945, Robertson Homes is the homebuilder that Michigan residents have relied on for over 75 years. Our communities offer a rich variety of uniquely designed home styles to exceed our Michigan customers' needs. We have always placed the customer first in our organization in terms of design and homebuilding.
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Homes for HOPE | Albert Sakissa: Paving a Way Forward

With capital from HOPE Congo microloans and the accompanying business training, he expanded from cement to construction materials to delivery and after-sales service and hired three employees, all within two years.
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BSB Brings a National Perspective with Local Focus to Student Housing Panel

BSB Design has been designing housing for 55+ years. We are bringing this expertise to the InterFace event as Mark Mitchell is speaking on a panel.
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Multi-Functional Mudroom Lighting Ideas | Progress Lighting

Spring has arrived and with it, a variety of weather. In this in-between time before summer, it’s common to find a variety of hats, boots, and coats making their way onto the floor near the door.
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M.D.C. Holdings Subsidiary to Acquire The Jones Company of Tennessee

M.D.C. Holdings announced that its subsidiary Richmond American Homes of Tennessee has entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire substantially all of the home building assets of The Jones Company of Tennessee.
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Bring Light and Life to Basements with Egress and Other Solutions

For nearly 60 years, Monarch has proven to be a trusted name in new home construction. Our products offer affordability to builders, yet go above and beyond the standards for energy efficiency.
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Atlantic Builders Continues Their Partnership with Homes for HOPE

Atlantic Builders has announced a $100,000 grant toward the mission of Homes for HOPE, building on their inaugural donation of $25,000 at the end of 2021!
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The PERC Update: Propane Teams Up with This Old House

Bryan Cordill, PERC’s director of business development in residential and commercial markets, visited Concord, Mass., last month to teach viewers of This Old House a thing or two about propane.
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Homes for HOPE Featured on the A New Go of New Home Sales Podcast

Homes for HOPE’s executive director was honored to be interviewed on the “A New Go of New Home Sales” podcast with John Lee and Anya Chrisanthon.
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Tri Pointe Homes Acquires Land to Build 774 Homes in San Tan Valley, Arizona

The transaction for approximately $27.7 million fits Tri Pointe Homes’ strategy of building quality, innovative homes in locations with convenient access to major transportation and employment corridors, according to the builder.
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Job Costing – But Were Afraid to Ask (27 FAQs Answered!)

Yes, it's a REAL problem: Company owners, financial managers, and bookkeepers who don't take the time to get the answers to their free-floating "Numbers" questions – and then expect that something "magical" will happen!
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Sales Begin at Trumark Homes’ Pelican Shores Community in Windsor, Colorado

Sales have opened for Trumark Homes' Pelican Shores community, part of the Water Valley master-planned development in Windsor, Colorado. The community features 59 single-family detached homes in 10 floor plan options.
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What a Builder Learned From His Vacation Home Renovation [Brought to you by Propane Education & Research Council]

Welcome Homes’ Anthony Carrino applies his experience with a home standby generator and efficient heating to designing homes for today’s buyers.
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