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Builder Confidence Recedes Further In April
from National Association of Home Builders
Deepening problems in the subprime mortgage market continued to take a toll on builder confidence in April, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, released today. The index declined three points to 33 in April, its lowest level since December of 2006... read more

Five Dumbest Renovation Fads
from CNNMoney.com
A remodeling trend may look good on paper, but it may not make your home more livable - or more valuable. These five alternatives from Money Magazine will... read more

Home Depot Annouces "Open To Buy" Day
from HomeDepot.com
The Home Depot will be hosting an "Open to Buy Day" on June 28th, 2007 in Atlanta, GA. This will be an exciting opportunity for non-incumbent vendors who wish to become suppliers to The Home Depot, to showcase their innovative products to the buyers and merchandisers. Interested vendors can apply online between 4/27/07 and 5/17/07. Selected vendors will be invited for a 20-minute meeting during the event. All selected vendors will be notified during the first week of June. Go to https://otb.thdsourcing.com to apply... read more