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First HARMON Community to be Certified by the National Green Building Standard Build-to-Rent Community by Crescent Communities and Pretium Expands

Feds Offering States $1.2 Billion to Adopt More Stringent Energy Codes Embedded in two recent pieces of massive legislation was

Governor Hochul Announces More than $390M to Build More than 1,600 Affordable, Efficient and Supportive Homes Governor Kathy Hochul today

IRA Update: It’s a Go for Green Building Tax Incentives The United States Green Building Council’s federal legislative director shares

Fannie Mae Selects Five Proposals to Help Advance Racial Equity in Housing through $5 Million Innovation Challenge Fannie Mae announced

Oregon Eyes Housing, Focusing on Energy Efficiency State Rep. Pam Marsh said most of the upcoming legislation for new and

Developers Seek To Create Solar Neighborhood An Ann Arbor developer is building one of the first 100% solar-powered, carbon-neutral and

Florida Home Values Rose More Than Every Other State in 2022 The average value of a Florida home, per the

In Memory of Robert M. Sawyer It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rob, a renowned

MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY Existing home sales slip for 11th straight month, but median sales price still up

Adding Color to Midcentury A Northwest Custom Woodwork fireplace wall built from wood slats serves as the living room centerpiece.

Buyers & Sellers Are On Even Ground The seller’s market that pushed U.S. home prices to record highs in recent

MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY Purchase loan apps soar 25% in first year of 2023, but down 35% year-on-year

Adding Color to Any Room Add a pop of color through furnishings, art, paint and more to create an eye-catching

KB Home First National Homebuilder in the Metaverse With Launch of Virtual New-Home Community Leading homebuilder introduces first-ever immersive technology

The Inflation Reduction Act: An Overview of Clean Energy Provisions and Their Impact on Affordable Housing These new rules expand

Designing With Nature: A Master Planned Community Developer’s View Preserving natural resources is a key tenet of our strategy; not

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Proposes Ban on New Gas Hookups, To Fight Climate Change If the state Legislature passes Hochul’s plan,

More Homes Using Heat Pumps as Cheaper, Greener Alternative to Fossil Fuels Heat pumps are so green because they’re not

Energy Efficiency Is Finally Turning a Corner as the World Tackles the Energy and Climate Crises The quest for greater

Aspen City Council Adopts Building Code Changes on First Reading If it were adopted, Ordinance 1 would require all new

How and When Will Housing Rebound? Forecasters expect the Federal Reserve will end its path of rate increases at the

2023 Mortgage Forecast: Rates Expected to Decline If spreads gradually return closer to historical averages, then mortgage rates will decline

MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY Consumer sentiment rebounds 8.2 percent in January but still down 3.9 percent year-on-year Consumer

Inflation Continues Its Cooling Trend Consumer prices in December saw the largest month-over-month decrease since April 2020. While still elevated,

Housing Inventory up Nearly 55% In December The housing inventory shortage dominated much of the conversation surrounding the housing market

MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY CPI slips 0.1% in December, up 6.5% year-on-year The Consumer Price Index for All

Forecasts of Top Home Interior Design Trends for 2023 While 2022 trends focused on redefining what “home” is, 2023 will

Wellness in the Home Most people feel energized by warmer colors such as yellows and oranges, but feel more relaxed

Proposed Energy Shift Could Mean All-Electric Buildings in New York The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, achieve net-zero