Building, Buying & Owning a Home

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, or just interested in home building — there’s something for everyone.

Building, Buying & Owning a Home

  • Home Buyer Tax Credit  (10 items)
    Learn if you qualify for the credit, how to claim it, and the benefits it provides to home buyers.
  • Answers to Home Buying Questions  (8 items)
    Should you buy a home in today’s economy? Find out the answers to frequently asked questions about home buying.
  • Building Your Home  (27 items)
    The home building process from A to Z with helpful resources and advice to help you become a more educated consumer.
  • Financing Your Home   (19 items)
    Learn about home financing basics from getting a mortgage to settlement and closing.
  • Floor Plans  (1 item)
    Interested in the latest trends in new home construction? Find out what floor plans and homes are hot in today’s market.
  • Home Maintenance  (17 items)
    Learn about routine maintenance, energy efficiency, safety and more in order to protect your investment and properly care for your home.
Do You Qualify for the New Housing Tax Credits?

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The deadline has been extended to April 30, 2010, repeat buyers now have up to a $6,500 credit, and income limits have been increased to $125,000 single/$225,000 married. Find out more.

  • Now Showing on TV  (6 items)
    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 & Services Directory  (go to item)
    Search for products and services from exhibiting companies showcased at the 2009 International Builders’ Show (IBS).