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:ith more time spent at home in the past feZ years and many having home offices, many people are thinNing about buying or remodeling their home. 3urchasing a neZ home or modernizing an e[isting home is an investment in time and money. A home builder or remodeler Zith a designation or one that belongs to a home building association can ensure your ZorNing Zith a professional that is committed to staying up to date Zith the latest technology, building methods and business practices.

Throughout the month of 0arch, the 1ational Association of Home %uilders 1AH% celebrates 1ational 'esignation 0onth. Through 1AH%, members of the residential construction industry can earn professional designations. A building professional Zith a designation has dedicated time to learn about a specific building area of interest.

)or e[ample, choosing a professional Zho has earned the Certified Agingin-3lace 6pecialist CA36 designation ensures that your remodeler Zill NnoZ hoZ to address common age-related barriers. They Zill modify your home so that you, or an elderly resident of your home, Zill be safe and comfortable. Common modifications include Zidening the doors to accommodate Zheelchairs or other mobility aids and installing shoZer bars to improve safety.

Another sought out designation by homeoZners is a Certified Green 3rofessional CG3 . ([perts Zith this designation are builders, remodelers and other industry professionals Zho have learned hoZ to incorporate green and sustainable building principles into homes Zithout driving up the cost of construction. CG3s are trained in design and construction practices to optimize energy efficiency, indoor and outdoor Zater conservation, improve indoor environmental Tuality, and select sustainable building products.

3rofessionals Zith builder or remodeler designations offer years of e[perience, the right tools, a netZorN of suppliers and subcontractors, and an indepth understanding of legal regulations, cost estimating, scheduling, and the latest construction techniTues and materials.

:e are your local notfor-profit trade association representing member companies involved in all aspects of home building, remodeling, and other aspects of services available to help you in the future as Zell as more information on the above topic. 6o, you can see it is for your protection that you use a 1C%,A member. ,f you are unsure that your contractor is a member of the 1C%,A or you are looNing for a list of 1C%,A members, you can visit our Zebsite at ZZZ.ncbia.com or call

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9isit our 9irtual 3arade of Homes AlloZs you to looN at some of our builders¶ neZ homes and communities on your mobile device or computer at your leisure including our remodelers :e NnoZ time is our greatest asset - and via our 1C%,A 9irtual 3arade of Homes, Ze save you time looNing for a neZ home or a community that fits your lifestyle. The 9irtual 3arade of Homes is open online . 0any of the homes featured in our 9irtual 3arade host regular open house hours for those consumers Zho are looNing to tour the actual homes.

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