Undervalued? Agents, appraisers say regulation on appraisals is hurting real estates recovery

Source:

Philadelphia Business Journal (PA) 11400

Indexed At:

09/01/2009 7:23 AM 1295606581

Keywords:

builders association (1),developer - PA (1),National Association of Home Builders (2)

Abstract:

...  Builders Association, says members of the GHBA frequently testify that values established by supposedly qualified appraisers ...

Editorial: Must make buildings safe

Byline:

philly68 03

Source:

The Philadelphia Inquirer (PA) 352593 [Registration Required]

Indexed At:

09/01/2009 7:19 AM 1295408552

Keywords:

building code (1)

Abstract:

... to update the L&I computer program that tracked building code violations. When the new program was to be implemented, it was determined that documented code ...

Public comment sought on erosion, sediment rules

Byline:

Mercury

Source:

Pottstown Mercury (PA) 23000

Indexed At:

09/01/2009 6:21 AM 1295496047

Keywords:

stormwater (3)

Abstract:

... state's regulations of erosion and sediment control and stormwater management are being taken at a meeting in Allentown.The changes include requirements for establishing and ...

Develop livable communities and improve mass transit

Source:

Allentown Morning Call (PA) 108800

Indexed At:

09/01/2009 4:18 AM 1295459780

Keywords:

sprawl (1)

Abstract:

... would widen Route 22.The wider highway always encourages sprawl development, resulting in more commuting which overwhelms any increase in the highway's traffic capacity.What does ...

Are Fire Sprinklers Green? Study to Probe the Environmental Impact of Home Fires

Source:

Fire Engineering (NAT) 53100

Indexed At:

08/31/2009 5:50 PM 1295053293

Keywords:

N/A

Abstract:

... Are Fire Sprinklers Green? Study to Probe the Environmental Impact of Home Fires The nonprofit Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) is partnering with FM Global, one of the world's largest commercial ...

The Top 5 Causes of Accidental Home Injury Deaths--and How to Prevent Them

Byline:

Luke Mullins

Source:

Yahoo! Finance (NAT) N/A [Registration Required]

Indexed At:

08/31/2009 5:18 PM 1295008898

Keywords:

N/A

Abstract:

...anyone building a new home should have fire sprinklers installed in the house.....

Keep home cool with energy efficient strategies

Byline:

DLWilliams01

Source:

NewsFlash (PA) N/A [Registration Required]

Indexed At:

08/31/2009 4:48 PM 1294980423

Keywords:

National Association of Home Builders (1)

Abstract:

... make a home moreenergy efficient. According to the National Association of Home Builders,upgrading inefficient insulation in the attic of atwo-story, 2,000 square foot home in Chicago can ...

Public Comment Period Opens for New Pennsylvania Erosion and Sediment and Stormwater Regulations

Source:

Philadelphia Business Journal (PA) 11400

Indexed At:

08/31/2009 3:14 PM 1294912956

Keywords:

stormwater (4)

Abstract:

... Opens for New Pennsylvania Erosion and Sediment and Stormwater Regulations HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ - Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger today announced that ...

Recession provides a chance to plan growth

Source:

Allentown Morning Call (PA) 108800

Indexed At:

08/31/2009 3:46 AM 1294299892

Keywords:

affordable NEAR housing (12),land NEAR preservation (8)

Abstract:

... Recession provides a chance to plan growth By Christopher Baxter and Patrick LesterOF THE MORNING CALL In growing Lehigh Valley communities such as Forks Township, where the once-bullish economy gave ...

Several New Missouri Laws Go In Effect

Byline:

Paul Schankman KPLR11.com

Source:

KPLR-TV Channel 11 (MO) N/A

Indexed At:

08/28/2009 2:04 PM 1292283887

Keywords:

N/A

Abstract:

...  Among the new laws, home builders must now offer consumers the option of having fire sprinklers installed in their homes ...