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Certified Aging in Place Information

Lead Paint Send the letter and estimated cost to comply worksheet to the EPA to tell them what you think about the new Lead Renovator, Repair and Painting Program.

Imported Chinese Drywall

Local Economic Impact of the Housing Industry - Springfield Economic cost revenue comparison 2007 Home building generates local economic impacts such as income and jobs for local residents and revenue for local governments. The downloadable reports below present estimates of the costs (including current and capital expenses) that new homes impose on jurisdictions in the area and compares those costs to the revenue generated. The results are intended to answer the question of whether or not, from the standpoint of local governments in the area, residential development pays for itself.

Local Economic Impact of the Housing Industry - Springfield Economic income jobs and taxes 2007

Local Economic Impact of the Housing Industry - 2008 Economic Benefits for 5 Counties

Local Economic Impact of the Housing Industry - 2008 Economic Report for 5 Counties

Illinois Quality Assurance Builder Standards Illinois Quality Assurance Builder Standards One objective of the Association is to improve the community image of the industry. Towards that objective, the builders association offers you the Illinois quality Assurance Builder Standards. The program includes a set of standards, recommended language for including the standards and mediation/binding arbitration of the standards into project contracts, and marketing information.

Utility Light Hazard Underwriter Labratories warns of potentially hazardous portable work lights....download the file below to get the details.

The Magic — and Truth — Behind ‘Extreme Makeover’ Question: How can a 4,500-square-foot custom home be designed, engineered and built in a mere seven days? Answer: “TV magic.”

Dressed-Up Closets; Expanded Spaces Have Mini-Fridges, Sound Systems and Dressing Islands Even lesser-priced homes are getting in on the trend. Closet space in new homes increased roughly 40% from 1978 to 2005, according to Steve Melman, director of economic services at NAHB. “A high-end closet used to be $10,000. Now they’re ...