[RealEstate] HousingZone's West Newsletter, October 26, 2004

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Title: HousingZone's West Newsletter

Visit www.HousingZone.com for more industry news and features. October 26, 2004 Dear , IN THIS ISSUE: Top West News Stories: Wired for Future Profit Call for Entries: Web Awards Event: One Night. One Industry.  Top West News Stories Wired for Future Profit A few residential developers across the country are getting into the telecommunications business, pre-wiring whole neighborhoods with their own fiber-optic cable networks capable of high-tech video, voice and data services. The San Francisco Chronicle KB Home Moves Into a Pricier Neighborhood After making its mark as a builder of affordable houses, KB Home is moving on up.The company is rolling out its first models for the high-end market in a program dubbed the KB Home Luxury Series. Homes in that category will go for more than $1 million. Investor's Business Daily Sponsor Announcing Renaissance™ Series composite windows by AMSCO® Now you can give your customers everything they want in a wood window, without all the upkeep. Made from a durable new wood/resin composite, Renaissance Series windows offer the beauty of wood without the peeling, warping or painting. Renaissance Series windows are simple to maintain and offer an unprecedented selection of styles, colors and hardware options. Find out more at www.amscowindows.com today. Request more information about Renaissance™ Series composite windows by AMSCO®. Airtight Homes Eyed as Mold Issues Grow Some say energy-efficient construction, popular since the 1970s, is the culprit. Others say homeowner habits cause the problem. Los Angeles Times Homeowners Find Value, Returns in Fixing Up the Cellar Builders say more homeowners are finishing their basements as an alternative to above-ground additions, with the added benefit of getting better returns on their investment than they might from elaborately remodeled kitchens and bathrooms. The Denver Post Making Density Work Without significantly increasing housing density, San Diegans are going to be stuck with rampant sprawl and mired in its poisonous and ugly consequences. The San Diego Union-Tribune Homeowners Find Green Approach Saves Dollars, Makes Sense A California home tour aims to show the public ways of building or remodeling in more sustainable ways, such as using recycled or scrap materials when possible, utilizing solar energy and purchasing energy efficient appliances. The San Francisco Chronicle Flow, Efficiency of Home Improves With Design, Not Square Footage In an age of "bigger is better," when massive McMansions spread from property line to property line, more families are looking to use their living space more efficiently. The Denver Post Reflective Remodel Many families face a multifaceted housing dilemma. As their family grows, their house seems to shrink. But selling it and buying another, during a time of spiraling housing prices, may seem daunting. What to do? Stay put and remodel. The Seattle Times Pulte Cuts Prices on Las Vegas Homes The region's second largest home builder has cut its new home prices by 5% to 25%, reversing a trend of ballooning home prices. Las Vegas Review-Journal The No-Down Lowdown Zero downs may not be a panacea for high housing prices, but they do eliminate a formidable barrier to owning a house, especially for first-time buyers. Still, only some borrowers qualify for the loans. Los Angeles Times Comforts of Home Equity As values skyrocket, property owners are moving up, spreading out and cashing in, thanks to sale profits, cash-out refinancing and equity loans. Sacramento (Calif.) Bee Solid Livability Concrete is not just for the outdoors anymore. Designers, contractors and homeowners are increasingly moving the staple of driveways and patios inside. The result surprises many. The Columbian (Vancouver, Wash.) Read more articles in our West News Archive. Week in Review Catch up on the industry's headlines in our weekly news section.  Call for Entries The HousingZone.com Web Awards recognize the best Internet sites in the residential construction industry. With a focus on sales and marketing, these winning sites offer the best in content, design and functionality. Click Here to Enter.  Event One Night. One Industry. Mark your calendar for the biggest event at the International Builders' Show. Date: Wednesday, January 12 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Location: Hard Rock "LIVE" at Universal Studios Registration: www.HousingZone.com/onoi This massive celebration of the residential construction industry features an awards party that attracts more than 600 members of the industry. Networking with other builders, architects, designers, remodelers and suppliers Cocktails Buffet dinner Awards include Best in American Living Awards, Builder of the Year, Remodeler of the Year and Web Site of the Year Click Here to Register. To Unsubscribe: To unsubscribe, please send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe" as the subject. If you have any problems unsubscribing, please send a request to [EMAIL PROTECTED]. To Subscribe: To be included in future newsletters, please send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "subscribe" as the subject. There are new reasons to visit us every day at www.HousingZone.com. You have received this free e-mail update of the latest housing industry news because you are a qualified subscriber to Professional Builder or Professional Remodeler magazine, you are a member of an accredited industry association, or you have requested this newsletter. Please distribute this newsletter freely; however, we ask that you not change its contents. 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