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SAVE THE DATE - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Tour

Tue, 20 Jul 2010

 

 

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New Appraisal Guidance from Fannie Mae is Good News

Mon, 12 Jul 2010

On June 30, Fannie Mae released new appraisal-related policies and additional guidance…

NAHB to Sue EPA Over Lead Paint Regulations (source: NAHB.org)

Thu, 8 Jul 2010

http://www.nahb.org/news_details.aspx?sectionID=148&newsID=11026

July 8, 2010 - A coalition of housing industry groups joined the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today…

Housing's Powerful Lobby Surges Ahead (source: CNBC)

Fri, 2 Jul 2010

http://www.cnbc.com/id/38038267

Housing's Powerful Lobby…

Congress Extends Closing Deadline of Federal Tax Credits

Thu, 1 Jul 2010

The Federal Tax Credits are not being extended. However the deadline to close is being extended through September 30, 2010. Due to the length of time to close on short sales and distressed…

EPA Delays Enforcement of New Lead Paint Rule

Mon, 21 Jun 2010

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$8,000 Tax Credit: Closing Extension

Fri, 18 Jun 2010

On Wednesday, the Senate adopted an amendment to the tax extenders bill that would tweak the home buyer tax credit.  As you are likely to get calls about this change, and it may cause some confusion,…

AHBA Summer Convention

Thu, 10 Jun 2010

The Arkansas Home Builders Association is gearing up for their Summer Convention at the Embassy Suites in Hot Springs. The convention will take place on July 8th and 9th. This is an event members across…

City of Little Rock Permit Office to Close for Lunch

Thu, 27 May 2010

The City of Little Rock announced that its permit office will be closed for lunch from 11:45 to 1:00, effective June 1, 2010.

Bryan Doan of Doan Construction Recieves Two Designations

Mon, 24 May 2010

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Housing Starts Rise 5.8% in April

Tue, 18 May 2010

Nationwide housing starts rose 5.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 672,000 units in April as the deadline for an important home buyer tax incentive arrived, according to figures released…

Lead Paint Rule's Opt-Out Provision Ends July 6

Mon, 17 May 2010

The EPA has gone forward with its proposal to eliminate a provision to its Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule that…

Few-boarder LR landlords face new fees (Democrat-Gazette)

Thu, 13 May 2010

http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2010/may/13/few-boarder-lr-landlords-face-new-fees-20100513/

— Small-time landlords in Little Rock will…

Final ENERGY STAR Homes Version 3 Guidelines Now Available

Fri, 30 Apr 2010

EPA Announces New Guidelines for Energy Star Homes

Release date: 04/19/2010

Contact Information: Enesta…

City of Little Rock Green Program Press Conference

Fri, 16 Apr 2010

Lead-Paint Rule Deadline Near (Arkansas Democrat Gazette)

Thu, 15 Apr 2010

 http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2010/apr/14/lead-paint-rule-deadline-near-20100414/

Rule on Lead Safety Set to Take Effect

Tue, 13 Apr 2010

Rule on Lead Safety Set to Take Effect

By MIREYA NAVARRO
Published: April 09, 2010

After almost two decades of delays, the Environmental Protection Agency…

Green Built - HVAC Clinic

Tue, 6 Apr 2010

Ricky Finkbeiner of Energy Master Homes, will be conducting a short education seminar on HVAC systems in green homes. The clinic will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Green Built Home in Woodlands Edge.…

Lanny Tillery, CGA, CGP Inducted into NAHB Society of Honored Associates

Mon, 29 Mar 2010

To honor his commitment to the building industry, Lanny Tillery, CGA, CGP, CAPS of Whirlpool Corporation in Benton was recently inducted into the Society of Honored Associates of the National…

EPA Requires New Lead Paint Certification for Contractors

Mon, 29 Mar 2010

Beginning April 22, contractors working on facilities built prior to 1978 are required to have EPA lead paint certification. Renovations that disturb painted surfaces in homes, day care centers…

Model Home - Window Flashing Clinic

Mon, 22 Mar 2010

Please join Mark Edds from Dupont Tyvek as he delivers an onsite window flashing clinic.

Attendees will see a demonstration of the proper methods of flashing window openings using self-adhered…

Construction Costs Account for Nearly 3/5ths of Home Prices

Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Construction costs account for nearly 3/5ths of home prices, according to a new NAHB survey on the various components that go into the price of a typical single-family home. The study,  "Breaking …

EPA Lead Paint Training Seminars Scheduled

Tue, 9 Mar 2010

The EPA is requiring certification of both individuals and their employer companies in lead paint removal and remediation. This will be enforced by the EPA for any projects occurring in homes that…

$3,000 Home Energy Rebates Proposed

Tue, 2 Mar 2010

President Barack Obama Tuesday proposed rebates of up to $3,000 to help homeowners pay for the cost of making their homes more energy efficient as part of a $6 billion program to create jobs. Please…

Home Show Move In Begins Wednesday

Wed, 24 Feb 2010

Move in for the Home Show begins at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning and continues through Thursday afternoon. If you need to schedule your time, or simply have a question, please call Shannon Smiatek…

2010 Home Show - Exhibit Space Nearly Sold Out!

Tue, 23 Feb 2010

We are proud to announce that we're down to our final few booths!

If you're looking to promote your product or service to nearly 10,000 people around Central Arkansas, then look no further…

Energy Star Program Hits Major Milestone: 1 million homes built in US

Wed, 3 Feb 2010

Please follow link to the EPA's website.

Mortgage Applications Jump 21% on Refi Wave (www.cnbc.com)

Wed, 3 Feb 2010

 http://www.cnbc.com/id/35213452

 

Little Rock Metropolitan Area is Listed as one of the Nation's Strongest Housing Markets

Thu, 30 Jul 2009

The Little Rock Metropolitan area ranked amongst the Nation's Top 25 Strongest Housing Markets, according to an article published by Forbes Magazine.

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FHA Tax Credit Monetization Helps Home Buyers

Tue, 9 Jun 2009

First-time home buyers who would otherwise qualify for the $8,000, but don't have the money for a down payment or closing fees, may now be able to get a loan to help cover those upfront costs.

Home Builders Applaud Loans to Assist First Time Home Buyers

Fri, 29 May 2009

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced today that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will allow first-time home buyers to apply the $8,000 tax credit towards the…