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THE
LIST
WHERE
THE WINDOWS ARE
The market is booming in Atlanta, Phoenix,
Riverside ...
| Top 10 Metro Markets For Single-Family Permits |
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*Atlanta, GA - 40.58
* Phoenix/Mesa, AZ - 35.48
*Riverside/San Bernardino, CA - 28.14
*Houston, TX - 26.82
*Washington, DC - 24.58
* Las Vegas, NV - 23.19
* Chicago, IL - 23.09
* Dallas, TX - 20.99
* Orlando, FL - 16.67
* Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL - 15.44
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Housing is a key element in the nation’s economy, accounting
for about 15 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in a typical
year, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
But that’s not important right now. New homes mean new windows
to treat.
In its “Housing Facts, Figures and Trends 2004,” NAHB
forecasts a record 1.07 million new homes sold in 2003. With an
average of 19 windows in each new, single-family home, there’s
lots of work out there for window coverings professionals.
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