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10 Tips for Selecting Windows for a New Home

From decisions on the type of window framing materials (vinyl, wood, aluminum, composite?) to the inspection of manufacturer warranties (10-year, 20-year, lifetime?), homeowners have lots of research to do when deciding which windows to place in their homes. Since the lifespan of windows in a home is generally 20 years,...

Tags: Window, Homeowner, Microsoft Windows, Construction

White papers 2004-01-30

Is Your Home Protected From Hail Damage? A Homeowner's Guide to Hail Retrofit

This is the perfect time to give serious thought to the hazards their home is exposed to. One of the most vulnerable spots on their home is the roof. And one hazard most homeowners can expect to face at some point is hail. Compared to earthquakes and hurricanes, hail might...

Tags: Construction, Finance, Investment, Homeowner

White papers 2003-09-02

Buying Pre-Foreclosure: The Art of Buying Before the Sale

The advantages to buying properties from homeowners in default can only be measured by the individual investor. Some do not see enough reward, some think it's too risky, while others are plagued by moral issues. Both the lender and the homeowner lose in a foreclosure action. Neither want it to...

Tags: Financial Accounting, Construction, Business Operations, Finance, Window, Investor, Homeowner, Article, Real Estate

White papers 2003-01-01

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Kukui'ula Residential Community on Kaua'i Breaks Ground on $100 Million Recreational, Amenity & Dining Clubhouse

Kukui'ula Plantation House and Garden Spa to Complement Tom Weiskopf-Designed Golf Course in 1,010 Acre Luxury Resort Community KOLOA, Hawai'i -- Groundbreaking and traditional Hawaiian blessing festivities celebrating the start of construction on a $100 million recreational, amenity and dining clubhouse at Kukui'ula, a 1,010-acre luxury resort community...

Articles 2008-08-26

LaPolla Reports Second Quarter Profit

LaPolla Industries, Inc. (OTCBB: LPAD)("LaPolla"), a leading manufacturer and supplier of spray foam insulationand coatings designed to reduce energy consumption in the commercial andresidential new construction and retrofit markets, today announced resultsfor the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2008. Second Quarter Results For the second quarter of...

Articles 2008-08-20

Harvey Introduces Premium-Grade Tribute, Its Finest Vinyl Window, in Time for This Winter's High Energy Costs

In response to the evolving needs of homeownersand the challenges of escalating heating fuel costs, Harvey has announcedits most stylish and advanced line of maintenance-free vinyl windows todate, the Tribute. A premium entry to the vinyl window market which willbe available for use in replacement and new construction applications,...

Articles 2008-08-20

New Orleans Affordable Homeownership Corp. mess sullies legit

Lakeview contractor Tyler Malejko had crews prepared to gut homes for elderly homeowners through the New Orleans Affordable Homeownership Corp. After filling out paperwork necessary to do work for the city- chartered house-gutting agency, Malejko did what he has grown accustomed to doing when it comes to...

Articles 2008-08-18

ASI Lloyds Offers Louisiana Investors and Seasonal Residents Property Insurance Coverage

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ASI Lloyds ASI, an admitted Louisiana insurer, launched an Investor, Rental, and Seasonal Dwelling policy for Louisiana properties in addition to its current Homeowners offering. ASI, who opened for business in Louisiana on April 30, 2008, now has two personal property...

Articles 2008-08-18

You'll pay if builders' cover is blown

INSURANCE Julian Knight on why homeowners must ensure tradesmen have a public liability policy If you are having work done on your home this summer, your finances may be at risk if cash-strapped tradesmen are skimping on insurance. A public liability policy is...

Articles 2008-08-17

Blame government

The root of the housing mess is government itself. If the federal government were not involved in propping up the real estate industry, there would have been no need for the housing relief package signed into law on July 30 by President Bush. To see how government...

Articles 2008-08-10

Little work for day laborers

A three-block stretch of Hearst Avenue in Berkeley has become like an urban waiting room full of patients without appointments, all hoping an elusive doctor will soon return to fix their wounds. These are the wounds of poverty, family sickness and ill-fated business plans that pain the...

Articles 2008-08-07

Register online for alternative-energy fund

HARRISBURG - Homeowners and businesses seeking new ways to produce and conserve energy can register online for updates on the state's new $650 million Alternative Energy Investment Fund. The Department of Environmental Protection says it has received scores of calls and e-mails from consumers and businesses interested in taking advantage...

Articles 2008-08-06

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 6

Midnight HGTV Designed to Sell -- A growing family must get its 1950s rancher ready to sell before packing up for Chicago. 4044322 12:30 a.m. HGTV Spice Up My Kitchen 2260070 1 a.m. HGTV Secrets...

Articles 2008-08-06

Direct Media's BtoB List Management Group Awarded EH Publishing Portfolio of Lists

GREENWICH, Conn. -- Direct Media's BtoB List Management Group an infoGROUP company (NASDAQ: IUSA), today announced that it has been awarded management of the EH Publishing Portfolio of magazine files. The lists include CE Pro, TecHome Builder, Electronic House and EHX Electronic House Expo, a semi-annual conference attendee file. ...

Articles 2008-08-04

Contractors in Wisconsin wait for share of FEMA flood money

Joel Frank said he's surprised he didn't see an increase in construction work to repair houses swamped by the June floods. Frank, project manager for Service-Master Disaster Restoration, New Berlin, focuses on mold remediation work and repair projects costing less than $30,000. He said he didn't get...

Articles 2008-08-01

Summertime the Best Time for Do It Yourself In Floor Heating

At the height of summer, heating yourhome may be the furthest thing from your mind, but summertime is actuallythe best time to install an electric floor heating system says ThermoSoft International Corporation ,a market leading manufacturer of do it yourself radiant floor heatingsystems. "Summer is the best time for...

Articles 2008-07-31

One going to prison, one gets probation for fraud

Two Utah men convicted of fraud in separate business schemes that victimized real estate agents, construction company owners and homeowners were sentenced Monday. Third District Court Judge Robin Reese sentenced Gary Carl Fornia, 47, to one to 15 years in prison and restitution of $31,545 for persuading...

Articles 2008-07-29

One Utahn going to prison, one gets probation for fraud

Two Utah men convicted of fraud in separate business schemes that victimized real estate agents, construction company owners and homeowners were sentenced Monday. Third District Court Judge Robin Reese sentenced Gary Carl Fornia, 47, to one to 15 years in prison and restitution of $31,545 for persuading...

Articles 2008-07-29

AxisPointe, Inc. Adds George Maloof's Las Vegas Palms Place to Client Roster

Amidst the $600 Million Expansion to Add a Condominium Hotel to the World-Renowned Palms Casino Resort, AxisPointe Provides Full-Service Post-Construction Customer Service to Luxury Property SALT LAKE CITY -- AxisPointe, Inc., the leader in outsourced post-construction customer service and facility asset management, announced the addition of Palms Place...

Articles 2008-07-29

New Website Provides Comprehensive Residential Energy Efficiency Rebates and Incentives by Zip Code

GreenMadeSimple.com Provides Energy and Money Savings Information SAN FRANCISCO, July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Answering the need to save money and reduce carbon emissions when it comes to residential energy efficiency, the new website GreenMadeSimple.com presents the first comprehensive database for local, state and national incentives, rebates, and...

Articles 2008-07-28