Online resources offer information for homeowners, prospective buyers
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he National Association of Home Builders offers a quarterly e-newsletter designed exclusively for consumers. Subscribers can anticipate getting “consumer news from America’s home builders.” Visit www.nahb.org to subscribe today – it’s free! The e-newsletter includes helpful household hints and tips from builders, remodelers and product manufacturers from across the country, as well as the latest in home building techniques, design concepts, and new ideas for your home, apartment, townhouse or condo. What’s more, you’ll get industry news and trends from nationally syndicated columnists and noted authors. NAHB does not sell or provide the NAHB HouseKeys subscriber list to any other organization or business. NAHB is a trade association that helps promote the policies that make housing a national priority. Since 1942, NAHB has been serving its members, the housing industry, and the public at large.
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www.hbafm.com - The Home Builders Association of F-M’s website includes a regularly updated list of members, searchable by classification, main contact name or company name. It also includes consumer resource articles and links. www.ndbuild.com - The North Dakota Association of Builders’ website offers consumer information on energy efficiency, radon awareness, finding a contractor licensed in the state, and contacts for other builders associations in North Dakota. www.bamn.org - The Builders Association of Minnesota’s site offers contacts for builders associations in Minnesota, how to find a quality contractor and more. www.homeenergyresourcemn.org - This site helps homeowners understand today’s homes by offering basic care guides and tutorials. It is designed for homes built to Minnesota’s code, but much of its content applies to homes built in North Dakota, too. www.nahb.org - The National Association of Home Builders website offers a myriad of information to consumers, builders and building-related companies alike.
2012 HBA of F-M Directory & Buyer’s Guide