Builder Confidence Climbs to a 20-Year High

Posted by on Dec 19, 2019 in News

Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes increased five points to 76 in December off an upwardly revised November reading, according to the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. This is the highest reading since June 1999. “Builders are continuing to see the housing rebound that began in the spring, supported by a low supply of existing homes, low mortgage rates and a strong labor market,” said NAHB Chairman Greg...

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Members: Help Us Put On Our 2020 Build My Future Event

Posted by on Dec 17, 2019 in News

              Our 2nd annual Build My Future event is April 21!      NOW is the time to sign up to participate!   Options are: -Exhibiting Space is FREE – you would provide a hands-on, exciting experience.  2020 Build My Future Exhibit Space Registration Form -Sponsoring Purchase a sponsorship level or donate items for student “goodie bags” and prizes — sign up deadline is March 15. ...

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2019 Student-Built House Airs on PowerHouse TV Show Dec. 14

Posted by on Dec 11, 2019 in News

During the four-month development of the 2019 Student-Built House, Alliant Energy’s PowerHouse television show – a half-hour weekly program focused on home energy, including heating, cooling, insulation, lighting, safety and more – recorded interviews and video of the build.    PowerHouse, hosted by Pete Seyfer and Megan Turner, will air the segment this Saturday: Dec. 14 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. KCRG-TV, Channel 9 (ABC)   The...

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