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Peak of Luxury
Green on Parade
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Streetscapes Feature
Lower End of Housing Market Poised to Lead Recovery
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With housing affordability at near-record high levels, first-time homebuyers seem to be on the leading edge of a housing comeback. Builders, meanwhile, are offering more affordable, back-to-basics products. Read more
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Peak of Luxury
Postcard-perfect mountain getaway will appeal to guests year-round
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The Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe celebrated its grand opening last December, but its classic design makes it appear as though it has been around a hundred years. The structure's exterior combines a granite base with James Hardie's Artisan® Lap and HardieShingle® products.
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Green on Parade
New Sarasota, Florida Community Marches to the Beat of Energy-Efficiency
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The Cottages of Callista Village attracted big crowds during Sarasota's annual Parade of Homes. Eco-friendly features, including James Hardie siding, are standard equipment. Read more
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Burn Notice
Fire test reveals some alarming truths about siding choices for your home
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Wood and vinyl siding are no match for the fire resistant qualities of HardiePlank® siding. Watch this eight minute video and decide what you would prefer on your home. Watch video
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Promising Trends
Canadian homebuilders are witnessing the growing popularity of smaller homes with higher quality extras. James Hardie fiber cement siding is a top material of choice. Read more
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King of the Curb
Home selling season is here, and replacing that tired exterior is one of the best moves you can make to attract buyers, reports Angie's List founder Angie Hicks. Read more
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Home of a Different Stripe
A Connecticut company has started construction on an energy efficient protype home that uses a bold black and white zebra-like pattern of HardiePlank siding on the exterior. Read more
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Creating Neighborhoods That Work
New Urbanists Andres Duany and Jeff Speck have published The Smart Growth Manual, a guide to creating better places to live. They discuss their vision with Popular Mechanics. Read more
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Cities and developers are partnering across the nation to create a new generation of timeless neighborhoods where people want to live.
Browse our Streetscapes Online Library to learn more about neighborhoods like these. Prepare to be inspired!
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