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	<title>Home Builders Association of Massachusetts &#187; Building a Custom Home</title>
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		<title>Buying a Custom Home: The Advantages of Working With a Realtor</title>
		<link>http://hbama.com/archives/280</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NAHB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Lucy T. Katz, CAPS
 
Buying a home requires quite a bit of research. To choose the right home for your family, you’ll want to explore communities, amenities, home styles, floor plans, builders, and financing options. Some home buyers prefer to do all the legwork themselves. Others prefer to work with Realtors. (A Realtor is a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Moving to Your New Home</title>
		<link>http://hbama.com/archives/279</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:58:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NAHB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Organization is the key to an easy move, so plan your move carefully. If you hire a professional mover, choose one with a good performance record. Make sure to seek written estimates and references from several moving companies before making your final decision. Here are some tips for a successful, hassle-reduced move.
 
·       Ask your mover about the company [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Choosing A Home Builder: Custom Builder vs. Production Builder</title>
		<link>http://hbama.com/archives/278</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:55:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NAHB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With so many types of home building companies out there, it’s a little tough to figure out who does what and who builds what. Here’s a quick run-down on how to tell the difference between custom and production home building companies.
 
 
Custom home builders generally:
 
·       Build on land you own. Some custom builders also build on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Financing Your Remodeling Project</title>
		<link>http://hbama.com/archives/277</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:52:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NAHB</dc:creator>
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One of the most important considerations for your home improvement project is financing. After all, the project will go nowhere if you can&#8217;t pay for it.
 
Fortunately, there are several options that can provide the dollars you need. Four of the most common are a home improvement loan, a home equity line of credit, a home [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding Your Home Remodeling Contract</title>
		<link>http://hbama.com/archives/275</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:32:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NAHB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Once you&#8217;ve picked a home remodeler, no work should begin until you have reviewed and signed a written agreement or contract that spells out in detail the what, where, how, time span, and cost of your project.
 
What should your home remodeling contract include?
·       The contractor&#8217;s name, address, telephone number, and license number (if applicable). 
·       [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Beware of Fly-By-Night Contractors</title>
		<link>http://hbama.com/archives/269</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:43:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NAHB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Across the country each year, many people become victims of tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes or wildfires. These natural disasters directly impact the U.S. economy for billions of dollars annually. 


One of the untold costs associated with disasters are those loses due to fraud. Often “fly-by-night” contractors appear and further victimize the disaster victims by swindling them out [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Questions for Interviewing Remodelers</title>
		<link>http://hbama.com/archives/268</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:41:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NAHB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How do you weed out shady contractors and find the best professional remodelers? Be sure to ask these questions when interviewing candidates for your remodeling job:
 
·       Do you have General Liability Insurance? 
·       Do you carry worker’s compensation insurance? 
·       Will you provide me with a written lien waiver? 
·       Are you a member of NAHB [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Red Flags: Signs of the Un-professional Home Remodeler</title>
		<link>http://hbama.com/archives/266</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:37:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keep these red flags in mind when searching for a professional home remodeler.
 
 
Red Flags: Signs of the Un-Professional Home Remodeler
·       Doesn&#8217;t have license and insurance. All professional home remodelers should be insured and able to show their certificate proving such insurance. Although all states do not require licensing, remodelers in states requiring licenses should have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home Maintenance Questions and Answers</title>
		<link>http://hbama.com/archives/265</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:34:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NAHB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s the weekend and you have a whole list of household chores to do. Oh, we know you’d rather be golfing or playing tennis or watching TV, but keeping your home in good shape is important. Your home may be the biggest investment you will ever make. Taking good care of it with regular maintenance [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Save Money With Proper Landscaping</title>
		<link>http://hbama.com/archives/264</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NAHB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After you have bought the new home of your dreams from your builder, you will probably immediately start thinking about personal decorating touches that you can add. When considering these personal touches, don&#8217;t think just about the interior of the house.
 
The landscaping around it will also be very important. Trees can affect everything from your [...]]]></description>
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