Coachmen Housing Group Announces New Mortgage Program

All American Homes® and Mod-U-Kraf Homes®, both subsidiaries of the Coachmen Housing Group, today announced the launch of a new initiative to help provide prospective home buyers with more options for the financing of the company’s new homes. All American Choice Mortgage™ will offer most types of home mortgages including construction-to-permanent loans to buyers purchasing new All American or Mod-U-Kraf homes through the company’s network... 

Nansulate® Energy Saving Coatings Used for Government Sponsored Alternative Energy Efficient Housing Project in Western Australia

Industrial Nanotech, Inc., an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, today announced that the Company’s patented Nansulate® PT thermal insulation and corrosion resistance coating has been incorporated into the first display home of a LandCorp alternative housing project in Seville Grove, Western Australia. The deal was finalized by the Company’s Australian distributor, Insulwest. The innovative new home was built by 20*20 Pty. Ltd.... 

Time Is Running Out to Enter Taylor Morrisons Ultimate Dream Home Giveaway

The clock is winding down on a chance to win a high-tech dream home from Taylor Morrison. Inspired by the recently unveiled Innoventions Dream Home at the Disneyland® Resort in Anaheim, Calif., Taylor Morrison’s Dream Home Giveaway ends Aug. 20, 2008. While online entries are limited to one per day, contest participants willing to visit any Taylor Morrison community in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada or Texas can receive a special... 

Capstone Quarters Student Condo Auction Results in $3.21 Million Sellout

Thursday’s auction of 29 units in the Capstone Quarters development was a complete sellout, with bidders snapping up all of the units for a combined $3.21 million. “We had a great product and a strong field of bidders. That led to an excellent outcome,” said Warren Ward, president of Albert Burney Auction Company, which managed the sale. Thursday’s sale was the second auction for the development. An auction in April had resulted in the sale... 

Local Gladstone Homes Continues to Thrive and Build Communities in Spite of Market Turn Down

The home building industry continues to endure challenging economic times as the state of the U.S. economy faces a slow down. According to a recent report by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), housing sector activity has declined by an additional 30 percent due to the credit market crisis. In fact, single housing starts are down 63 percent from peak levels of production with some of the most troubled markets down 80 percent or more.*... 

Design the Perfect Patio with Tips on Proper Placement and Size

One of the biggest challenges faced by homeowners updating their backyards is determining proper size and placement of a new patio. The Concrete Network has put together a short list of tips covering these challenges. From patio size and dimensions to placement and layout, these tips cover topics such as functionality, shade considerations, types of patios and more. When considering building a patio, it’s important to choose between one large...