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The National Association of HomeBuilders (NAHB) today announced a strategic alliance with Houzz Inc., the online platform for homebuilding, renovation and design, to help NAHB home builder, remodeler and trade partner members use Houzz’s technology and marketing capabilities to connect with a large community of home owners actively building and renovating their homes.

As part of the alliance, Houzz will create an authentication mechanism for active NAHB members to verify their NAHB membership on the Houzz® platform. With verified badges, home owners can identify NAHB members who have specialized expertise in home building, many of which have received additional education or professional designations from NAHB to further their proficiency.

“This strategic alliance will be a substantial benefit for our members, giving them more exposure and the technology and tools they need to succeed in the 21st century,” said NAHB Chairman Tom Woods, a home builder and developer in Blue Springs, Mo. “Houzz’s proven, long reach will also raise consumer awareness of the NAHB’s mission and the contributions of home building and renovation professionals.”

“Millions of home owners come to Houzz looking for a professional to help with their home building and renovation projects,” said Adi Tatarko, Houzz CEO and cofounder. “We’re delighted to partner with the NAHB to help its more than 140,000 members, including builders, renovators and contractors, take advantage of the technology and tools Houzz offers to build their brands and reach new clients.”

NAHB and Houzz will also explore opportunities that leverage the unique research capabilities of each organization, providing members with stronger economic and demographic insights about their markets and the larger home building and renovation industry.

About NAHB
The National Association of Home Builders is aWashington-based trade association representing more than 140,000 members involved in home building, remodeling, multifamily construction, property management, subcontracting, design, housing finance, building product manufacturing and other aspects of residential and light commercial construction.NAHB is affiliated with 800 state and local home builders associations around the country. NAHB's builder members will construct about 80 percent of the new housing units projected for this year.

About Houzz
Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish – online or from a mobile device. From decorating a small room to building a custom home and everything in between, Houzz connects millions of home owners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community empowered by technology, Houzz is the easiest way for people to find inspiration, get advice, buy products and hire the professionals they need to help turn their ideas into reality. Headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif., Houzz also has international offices in London, Berlin, Sydney, Moscow and Tokyo. Houzz and the Houzz logo are registered trademarks of Houzz Inc. worldwide. For more information, visit houzz.com.