Everything you need to know about buying, financing, building, maintaining or remodeling your home is right here. This section guides you through every stage of homeownership and helps you understand more about home building and the environmental and community growth issues facing our neighborhoods. Whether you’re a current or prospective home owner, teacher, student or just an interested consumer — there’s something here for everyone.
$8,000 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
Learn if you qualify for the credit, how to claim it and the benefits it provides to home buyers.
Answers to Home Buying Questions
Should you buy a home in today’s economy? Find out the answers to frequently asked questions about home buying.
Building a Custom Home
Learn about choosing a custom builder and what you need to consider before building a home personalized to your needs.
Building Your Home
The home building process from A to Z with helpful resources and advice to help you become a more educated consumer.
Floor Plans
Interested in the latest trends in new home construction? Find out what floor plans and homes are hot in today’s market.
Green Building & Energy Efficiency
Learn about cost-effective, sustainable building and remodeling, and find a Certified Green Professional to help you create your green dream home.
Now Showing on TV
Find out how to create functional and stylish indoor and outdoor spaces at your home with NAHB-produced shows on networks like DIY and HGTV.
Products and Services Directory
Search for products and services from exhibiting companies showcased at the 2009 International Builders’ Show (IBS).
Systems-Built Housing
Building systems technologies manufacture all or part of a home in a controlled factory environment off site. This construction technique provides consumers with tremendous benefits.
Financing Your Home
Learn about home financing basics from getting a mortgage to settlement and closing.
For the Classroom
Educational resources to help teachers, students, and children learn about home building, environmental issues, and careers in home building.
Home Maintenance
Learn about routine maintenance, energy efficiency, safety and more in order to protect your investment and properly care for your home.
Remodeling Your Home
Home Improvement 101: how to select the right remodeler, living with your project, and more.
All For Consumers Materials
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