Home Buyer's Tax Credit Extended: The First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit was extended and expanded last November. The extension not only continues the $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers, it now includes an incentive to current homeowners who have lived in their homes for the past 5 years. For specific details, visit www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com.

shows & events

2010 Triad Home and Garden Show: Mark your calendars now to attend the 2010 Triad Home and Garden Show to be held at the Benton Convention Center on February 19, 20 and 21. This year’s show will feature seminars on such topics as landscaping, interior design, remodeling and green products for the home. Visit the homebuilder’s association website at www.hbaws.org or our website at www.homeresourcemag.com for further information.

The spring Southern Ideal Home Show will be held Friday – Sunday, March 26-28 at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center. The Greensboro Builders Association sponsors the show and it is a major attraction for more than 20,000 attendees interested in outdoor living and home improvement. Shop, compare prices and talk with experts about your next remodeling, decorating or landscaping project. Everything you need for your home and garden is all in one place. For more information, visit www.greensborobuilders.org or www.southernshows.com/hsg/.

new developments

Lissara, a new residential development on Shallowford Road in Lewsiville, will consist of 152 acres and a 60 foot deep, 25 acre lake. The new development, offered by Beau Dancy Construction and Lissara Partners, will consist of 1/3 acre cluster lots to 2 acre lake front lots and include water and sewer. Over 1/3 of the available lots will be designated “Lake Front” and will be available in Spring 2010. Prices will start at $75,000. For more information, please contact Lang Wilcox at 336-399-0445.

Simply Shugart ~ a whole new approach to home buying, now offers customers a unique way to select, customize and obtain a mortgage for their new home. This new division of Shugart Enterprises allows home buyers to select from one of five neighborhoods throughout the Triad. Five distinct floor plans are then available to select in constructing your home. Customization of the floor plan takes place at the Shugart Design Gallery in Greensboro where customer can select every detail of the home from the front door to the kitchen sink and have the opportunity to see the products first hand. And their in-house mortgage company, Trademark Mortgage, LLC is on premise to obtain pre-approval of your loan. Home buyers can also get personally involved in landscaping or even painting their home utilizing Shugart equipment and will earn credits toward their down payment. Visit www.BuyShugart.com to learn more.

Two Communities ~ One Convenient Location: The Coves is a private, six acre luxury gated and fenced community providing the ultimate in privacy and security for both Rolling Knoll Cove and Carriage Manor Cove residents. Developed by Maestro Properties and homes built exclusively by June and Garland Adams Builders, Inc., this new residential community is located near the intersection of Robinhood Road and Shattalon Drive. The homes are designed by award winning architectural designer Jim Phelps and feature a simple country classic design influenced by the architecture of France, Italy and England. For more information, visit www.thecoves.net or www.adamsbuilders.info.

Della’’s Garden at Mill House Place will offer eight quaint garden homes arching around a central garden. The homes in Della’s Garden are themed from European cottage architecture and most will feature their own private patio gardens. Residences range from 2200 to 3200 square feet and are situated on quarter-acre lots. Visit www.millhouseplace.com for more information. Mill House Place is developed by LA Property.

supplier announcements

Winston Shower Door has added to their state of the art glass production facility a new process called Diamon Fusion. This new process improves and protects the surface of glass, making it highly water repellant resulting in less frequent cleanings, less mold, bacteria and stain buildup, and is less resistant to scratching. Visit www.winstonshowerdoor.com.

The Stone Resource, a stone fabrication and installation firm in High Point, has announced its plan to partner with the Home Design Emporium’s latest designer showroom, due to open this February in the New Garden Village retail center in Greensboro. Their idea is to take the usefulness and flexibility of stone, as seen in countertops, fireplaces and art, and blend these qualities with lighting, furniture and other elements that make up a well designed space. The showroom will be open 6 days a week, but exclusive stone clients are asked to set up an appointment by calling (336) 889-7800. For additional information, visit us at www.thestoneresource.com.

84 Lumber, located at 2600 Lowery Street in Winston-Salem, is proud to announce the following additions to their sales team in the Winston-Salem store: Rick Easter, Sales Manager; Ron Henderson, Outside Sales; Rick Foster, Outside Sales; Dane Snodgrass, Outside Sales; and Richard Hurst, Outside Sales. This group of experts brings over 120 years combined experience to the 84 Lumber sales team. Visit www.84lumber.com.

for the trade

Attention Builders and Remodelers: Lead Paint Safety Requirements: Remodelers and builders who do renovation or remodeling projects in homes built before 1978 must soon comply with new lead paint safety requirements set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Any company doing work in these homes must be certified, follow specific work practices and keep detailed records. At least one employee in these companies must be trained in these new requirements by April 2010. For class schedules and sign up deadlines, contact your local association at www.hbaws.org, www.greensborobuilders.org, or www.nchba.org.

The International Builder’s Show is the largest building industry tradeshow in the country and offers 175 education sessions as well as the opportunity to network with the best in the business. It will be held January 19-22 in Las Vegas, NV. For more information, visit www.buildersshow.com or www.nahb.org.

Homeowner spending on major remodeling projects is starting to turn a corner and should begin showing year-over-year increases in 2010, according to Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. For 2009, the center estimates spending by homeowners on remodeling projects to top $118 billion. Visit www.jchs.harvard.edu for more information.