Pam | March 23, 2009
A bit of good news just in from The Wall Street Journal:
Existing-home sales rose 5.1% in February, climbing above expectations, but prices plunged again. Home resales climbed to a 4.72 million annual rate, from January’s unrevised 4.49 million annual pace, the National Association of Realtors said.
Foreclosures and short sales reflect about 45% of total existing-home [...]
Pam | March 23, 2009
Kevin Ireton, from Fine Homebuilding, posted an interesting article on his blog about the current validity of the LEED program.
According to Henry Gifford, who is a mechanical systems specialist in New York City and a vocal critic of the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED program, stated that the LEED rating system is “a tragedy,” resulting [...]
admin | March 18, 2009
Posted from a press release submitted by Timber Framers Guild:
This summer the Timber Framers Guild, in conjunction with Trillium Dell Timberworks, is hosting a raising and panel installation event in Geneseo, IL from August 12 to August 22, 2009, on behalf of the Antique Engine and Tractor Association.
We will be assembling and raising a very [...]
admin | March 18, 2009
Are we starting to see signs of life in the housing sector finally? It is probably too early to predict a trend but a surprise government report that home construction picked up in February caught traders off guard and injected a week-old stock market rally with new energy Tuesday. Stocks of home builders and banks [...]
admin | March 9, 2009
The Timber Frame Business Council is pleased to provide you with a basic understanding of the process of planning, designing and building a timber frame and post and beam home. Similar to building any custom home, your timber frame home will require your input and will ultimately reflect your personal preferences and requirements.
In this section, [...]
