Protect your Trees from Storm Damage
The pounding of rain or hail, the fury of wind and the weight of snow and ice test the strength of a tree’s limbs, trunk and root system. The care you give your trees before and after a storm can … Continued
Defining Design: Aging-in-Place vs. Universal Design
Families looking to customize their homes for their personal needs and comfort have a wide variety of products and design elements to choose from. Two of these concepts, aging-in-place and universal design, are both focused on making a home more … Continued
Housing Price Appreciation Helps Housing Move Forward
Sparked by rising prices across much of the nation, the housing recovery is now under way, but fical uncertainties and other challenges could result in a bumpy ride in the coming months “We’re seeing a more robust housing sector than … Continued
It PAY$ to be a Member!
AHBA Members can earn $50 COLD HARD CASH during November 2012 It is simple, just follow these 5 easy steps… Take a look at who you do business with – are they a member of the AHBA? If they are … Continued
Room Painting Basics
Ready for a new look for your home, but don’t have a budget for a big remodel? There’s nothing faster or more economical to give your home a quick update than by painting your rooms a new color. A well-planned … Continued
Excellence in Craftsmenship
With the fall leaves in full peak of color, AHBA members were able to enjoy the view from the Crest Center and Pavilion, for a night full of awards and laughter. On October 18th, 145 attendees honored Parade of Homes … Continued
Mandatory Oil and Gas Rights Disclosure Required for Transfer of Residential Real Property
Affective October 1, 2012 Generally, transfers involving the first sale of a dwelling never inhabited are except from the requirements of Chapter 47E of the General Statutes (Residential Property Disclosure Act). This exemption was placed into this law by NCHBA … Continued
Congratulations on Another Great Parade of Homes
Now that winter is upon us and the days are getting shorter, I hope that everyone has been able to ease off the summer pace a little but yet still remain busy. With all of the positive industry news out … Continued
The Virtuous Cycle of Home Building and Employment
Home building creates jobs. In fact, for every 100 single-family homes built, enough work is generated to create 305 full-time jobs. With about half of those jobs created in the construction sector alone, home building has the potential to help … Continued
Are You Ready for a Showdown?
Greetings! Wow, what a great Golf Tournament! With beautiful weather, great sponsors, and plenty of good “friendly” competition, the 28 teams that competed in our annual golf tournament this year couldn’t ask for much more. Big thanks to all of … Continued