We'll be providing live coverage from the 2010 International Builder's Show in Las Vegas, NV. The construction industry is still reeling from the effects of the Mortgage Crisis, but this year's Builder's Show should signal a mini-comeback for builders nationwide. Home prices have stabilized in recent months and the entire industry is eager to crank things back up this summer. Unlike prior years, this year's show is targeted toward more cost effective and green construction. Gone are the show homes that highlighted the spectacular luxury approach so prized by the builder's prior to the mortgage meltdown.
The latest (4th) edition of The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home has finally hit the bookshelves. It represents four years of research and a complete upgrade in content and presentation. This edition is the first to be printed in full color, providing a wealth of new illustrations and photographs. Here is a short list of enhancements and improvements: