The one place they can’t build homes fast enough North Dakota’s increased oil production creates dire housing need... CHICAGO (MarketWatch) — People in most housing markets are elated about trends showing that home prices are on the way up and a housing recovery could be underway. If you’re living in parts of North Dakota, however, you’ve [...]
California ain’t having a great summer. Its economy remains crippled by the housing bust. Its unemployment rate is the nation’s third-highest, after Nevada and Rhode Island. And officials in four of its cities — Stockton, Mammoth Lakes, Compton and San Bernardino — recently filed or indicated they might file for bankruptcy protection. Well, here’s one more [...]
In recession-strapped America, Williston, North Dakota, may be some kind of paradise: a town where oil jobs are plentiful, lap dances are cheap, and desperate - possibly meth-addicted - men can change their luck. On the loose in the new Wild West. http://www.mensjournal.com/article/print-view/greetings-from-williston-north-dakota-20120713
Home building company uses technology to keep customers informed. Great article in Carroll County Times: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/home-building-company-uses-technology-to-keep-customers-informed/article_0ef5688f-2210-59b6-b280-951c1d9bc8bb.html
This Is Probably the Tiniest House Ever Built. We think this is taking minimalism a bit too far. What do you think? http://www.theatlanticcities.com/design/2012/07/probably-tiniest-house-ever-built/2642/
2012 AIA Housing Awards Ten residential projects were honored in four categories. Read the article and watch the slide show here: http://www.customhomeonline.com/award-winners/2012-aia-housing-awards.aspx?cid=CHBU%3A051712
Greg Bain and Company participated in the annual Spring Home and Garden Showcase March 16th through the 18th hosted by the Flathead Building Association. There were over 4400 visitors who attended the festivities starting Friday evening and concluding Sunday afternoon. We wish to thank everyone in attendance for stopping by our booth. Today, March 21st , [...]
International Builders Show 2012 in Orlando FLWe spent the last week, February 8th through the 12th, at the NAHB International Builders Show in Orlando, FL. The NAHB IBS is one of the largest building industry tradeshows in the world. In it's 68th year, the show exceeds 500,000 sq ft of exhibit space attracting well over 50,000 exhibitors and [...]
Greg's own 'Eagle's Cove' Log Home on the beautiful Flathead Lake here in Montana received showcase recognition in the 2012 Buyers Guide for Log Cabin Homes. We think you will all enjoy the heartfelt article and stunning photos of this log masterpiece. You can see the full article on our Publications page.
Greg was interviewed by Hearth & Home for an interesting article on current trends in outdoor rooms appearing in their October 2011 edition. The article was named 'Want Vs. Need' and was written by Lisa Readie Mayer. Lisa contacted Greg for his expertise due to the recognition he received from the 2010 National Association of Homebuilders [...]
