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Smart Growth Means Recognizing
Housing Demand, Consumer Preferences
The concept of Smart Growth has exploded onto the national
consciousness as one of the most critical issues confronting America today. It touches on
choices we Americans hold close to our hearts - where we live, work and play, the
education of our children, commute times to work, and the economic and job opportunities
created by new growth in our communities.
NAHB's Smart Growth Policy Statement Go>>
Smart Growth Report Go>>
Results of Consumer Survey on Smart Growth Go>>
Video Clips From Smart Growth Press Conference Go>>
View NAHB's Smart Growth Television
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International
Conference Offers Opportunities for U.S. Builders and Suppliers
Aug. 18-- In an effort to take
U.S. home building methods and products to overseas markets where economic strength is
growing and there is great demand for affordable, quality housing, NAHB will hold its
first-ever international conference on housing and housing finance in Budapest, Hungary on
April 12 and 13, 2000. Go>>
Housing
Starts Rebound
Aug. 17 -- U.S. housing starts rose
5.7 percent in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.66 million units following a
similar decline the month before, the U.S. Commerce Department reported today. Go>>
Housing Market Index Drops in
August
Aug. 16 - The National Association of Home
Builders' Housing Market Index (HMI) edged down for the second consecutive month to 72 in
August, amid rising concerns about interest rates and shortages of key building materials.
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