National home builders association unveils redesigned Web site

With the launch of its redesigned Web site, www.nahb.org, the National Association of Home Builders is working to give home buyers immediate answers to industry questions, including choosing a builder and understanding mortgages.

"With new home sales soaring to a record high 1.02 million units in July and interest rates continuing to hover at historic lows, there couldn't be a better time to introduce this comprehensive tool for home buyers," said Kent Conine, a home builder and developer from Dallas and first vice president of NAHB.

According to the NAHB, the new Web site offers up-to-the-minute home building and remodeling information to the public, including a "for consumers" section that helps home buyers:

decide where to live and find the right builder to meet their needs;

properly care for their home;

evaluate financing options, calculate payments and access a checklist for closing and settlement;

choose the right remodeler for a project;

learn how builders advocate a smart growth strategy that meets the need for affordable housing while preserving the environment;

understand more about the home building process through education programs; and

access television programming that highlights innovations in home building and creative solutions to remodeling.