http://buildersmagazine.com/featured-stories/index.rss Since 1988, Builders Magazine has been providing insight into the home building industry including educating and advocating for a pro-construction environment along with information on trends in sales and marketing and products. en-en © Builders Magazine Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Ken Dillon, president of   D & D Roofing and Sheet Metal announced that Barbara Ries has been hired to be the company’s new controller.

]]> http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/barbara-ries-named-new-controller http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/barbara-ries-named-new-controller Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Todd Bonnet has joined WJ Bradley Mortgage Capital, LLC. He brings with  him over 20 years of local mortgage lending experience in his new  role as Mortgage Loan Officer, and Sales Manager. The company has recently relocated its office to 4894 Sparks Blvd. Suite 109C Sparks, NV 89436.  Currently offering both purchase and refinance loans using Conventional, FHA, VA, Jumbo, HomePath USDA, and FHA 203K programs as well as the new HARP II refinance loan.      

]]> http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/todd-bonnett-joins-wj-bradley-mortgage-capital http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/todd-bonnett-joins-wj-bradley-mortgage-capital Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT What happens when a New Home Buyer purchases a home that has been involved in Chapter 40 (CD) litigation?  

]]> http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/exposing-construction-defect-litigation http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/exposing-construction-defect-litigation Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT New Homes in Nevada are going to become more energy efficient.

]]> http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/ready-set-go%21 http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/ready-set-go%21 Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT By Clara Andriola, President

]]> http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/new-nlrb-ruling-changes-the-dynamic-of-union-organizing http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/new-nlrb-ruling-changes-the-dynamic-of-union-organizing Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Ken Dillon, president of  D & D Roofing and Sheet Metal announced that Gary Otte has been promoted to project manager and estimator for the company.     

]]> http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/gary-otte-is-promoted-to-project-manager http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/gary-otte-is-promoted-to-project-manager Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Susan Longero, Certified Senior Escrow Officer and Branch Manager for Ticor Title Company of Nevada, was recently recognized as the Top 5% Residential Escrow Officer for the Western Region by Ticor’s parent company, Fidelity National Financial.  Longero has been in the title and escrow industry for 26 years and handles all types of real estate transactions.    

]]> http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/susan-longero-recognized-as-the-top-5%25-residential-escrow-officer http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/susan-longero-recognized-as-the-top-5%25-residential-escrow-officer Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Kevin Frausto of Keller Williams Group One, Inc. Realty recently was awarded 2011 Rookie of the Year for his achievements in Real Estate.  Kevin has been involved in the real estate industry for many years and recently became a licensed agent to pursue residential sales.  He works with everyone from luxury home buyers, first-time homebuyers to the savvy investor, providing the right solution every time.  Looking for a dedicated REALTOR® to meet your every need, Kevin can be reached at 775-527-0857 or kevinfrausto@charter.net.

]]> http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/kevin-frausto-awarded-2011-rookie-of-the-year http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/kevin-frausto-awarded-2011-rookie-of-the-year Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT D & D Roofing and Sheet Metal announced that Jeffery McFall has been named residential supervisor for the company.    

]]> http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/jeffery-mcfall-named-residential-supervisor http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/jeffery-mcfall-named-residential-supervisor Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT The BAWN membership elected the 2012 Board of Directors through a balloted election in December of 2011. Members attended an elegant evening at Silver Oak Golf Course with guest speaker Congressman Mark Amodei.  Mr. Amodei led the installation by swearing in each newly elected board member.       

]]> http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/builders-association-of-western-nevada http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/builders-association-of-western-nevada Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Over the last few years, some homeowners have opted to stay put for the time being and that’s caused them to consider remodeling instead of moving. Home remodeling is expected to pick up and post solid growth in the second half of 2012, making it the strongest year since 2006, according to the remodeling futures program at Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies.  The drivers of this market are; midsize kitchen and bath projects, maintenance work and energy-efficiency upgrades.     

]]> http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/remodeling%3A-kirby-construction-sees-strong-year http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/remodeling%3A-kirby-construction-sees-strong-year Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Were you convinced we wouldn’t experience winter cold or summer heat?  Well, old man winter is almost gone however summer is just around the corner and so is the DAIKIN Ductless Heating System.     

]]> http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/daikin-ductless-heating http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/daikin-ductless-heating Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT On Father’s Day, June 17, 2012 The Builders Association Charity will proudly present the inaugural “Dash for Dads”, a 5K Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run to raise awareness of Prostate Cancer.  Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in America, affecting 1 in 6 men in their lifetimes.  In the state of Nevada, more cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed annually than even breast cancer.

]]> http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/dash-for-dads-inaugural-event http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/dash-for-dads-inaugural-event Fri, 11 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT One of the newest trends in the housing industry is available from Lennar – the comeback of multi-generational living. Extended family living together has made a major resurgence to American living and Lennar is excited to be America’s first homebuilder to bring this floorplan to their community in Sparks. On April 28^th, Lennar is proud to unveil their all-new NEXT GEN - The Home Within a Home model to Verona at D’Andrea.

]]> http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/lennar%27s-next-gen-home-comes-to-northern-nevada http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/lennar%27s-next-gen-home-comes-to-northern-nevada Fri, 11 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT By Reid Hamilton, Founder & VP of Marketing - Hamilton Solar

]]> http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/nevada%27s-solar-industry-at-a-crossroads http://buildersmagazine.com/articles/nevada%27s-solar-industry-at-a-crossroads Fri, 11 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT