News:

Dallas: Fastest Growing U.S. City

The booming Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area added more residents during the past decade than any other city in the United States.

According to the latest Census Bureau figures, the population of the sprawling Texas metro area grew by about 1.3 million people. ........(Read the complete story)

Texas to Lead Other States in Housing Rebound, Analyst Says

Get Solar Panels Installed for Free Through TXU Program
Would you like to have energy-saving solar rooftop panels installed at your home, without and upfront costs? If so, your're and elctricity consumer TXU energy wants to reach........(Read the complete story)

Housing Tax Credits Extended - Providing Outstanding Opportunities for Home Buyers
The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 has extended the tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence........(Read the complete story)

2006 & 2009 International Residential Code Changes Newsletter
Cities are adopting the new building codes and there are many changes that effect how houses are buildt. This newsletter authored by Scott Robers of Creative Architects summerizes some of the more crucial changes........(Read the complete story)

Putting a Price on Walkability:
CNNMoney.com- August, 2009
How much is walkability worth? An intrtuguing new study suggests that people are willing to pay considerable premioums for houses in neighborhoods that are highly walkable.......(Read the complete story)

View TV News Report about Conditioned Attics:
Carolee Kamesch of Prestige Designer Homes (a client) was interview by a local TV station about full foam conditioned attics. The home shown was designed by Creative Architects. CLiCK TO SEE THE SEGMENT

TRCC Dies, Leaving Questions
The often-criticized agency that oversees home building in Texas will be dismantled........(Read the complete story)

Dallas is One of the Five Housing Markets That Will Recover First
Builder -April 16, 2009
We asked five leading housing authorities for five markets they think will recover first. The results may suprise....(Read the complete story)

First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Information
NAHB.org
A tax credit of up to $8,000 is now available for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009. Unlike the tax credit enacted in 2008, the new credit does not have to be repaid. (Read the complete story)

Tax Credits Boost Incentive For Greening American Homes
NAHB.org
Expanded tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements in the new
economic stimulus package puts more money in consumers’ pockets by providing financial incentive
for home owners to go green on their renovation projects in 2009 and 2010. While more efficient
homes save on water and energy bills, these tax credits will make such home upgrades even more
affordable.(Read the complete story)

LED Light Bulbs are in Our Future (compact fluorescent an interim step?)
New York Times - July 28, 2008
"I knew LEDs were used in stoplights, I wondered why they can't be used in buildings," Mr Farrell said. "So I went on a mission."................(Read the complete story)