U.S. Pending Home Sales Post First Gain in Seven Months in December
Contracts to buy U.S. previously owned homes increased for the first time in seven months in December as mortgage rates
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U.S. Mortgage Rates Ticked Down in Late January
Mortgage rates continue to tick down and, as a result, home purchase demand is thawing from the months-long freeze that
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2023 Outlook for Affordable Housing
How state governments are supporting the development of affordable housing By Diane De Felice Finding a solution for a shortage
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Tri Pointe Homes’ New West Austin Metro Community To Include Designs By Queer Eye’s Bobby Berk
Inspired by the Texas Hill Country landscape, new model home at Heritage blends classic vintage charm with contemporary living AUSTIN
Read moreHousing Market Predictions for the Next 5 Years Promise Lots of Surprises
Housing Market Predictions for the Next 5 Years Promise Lots of Surprises Whether due to emerging technologies, changing demographics, the
Read moreBiden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Protect Renters and Promote Rental Affordability
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Protect Renters and Promote Rental Affordability Administration also launches Resident-Centered Housing Challenge, a call-to-action
Read moreChic and Fresh: Modern Bathroom Design
Chic and Fresh: Modern Bathroom Design Everything from small spaces packed with style to ultra-luxe interiors. Read More Good Housekeeping
Read moreArt Deco Interior Design
Art Deco Interior Design From geometric patterns to luxe statement pieces, here’s how to make art deco design work. Read
Read moreCentury Communities Atlanta Announces Six New Communities
Century Communities Atlanta Announces Six New Communities Top 10 homebuilder opening communities in prime locations like Buford and McDonough. Read
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International Builders Show Exhibitors
The International Builders Show (IBS) is less than a week away! It will be held at the Las Vegas Convention
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The Courtyards at Waterstone by Landsea Homes Grand Opens With New Homes Now Selling
New High Performance Homes in desirable Southeast Palm Bay location offer quick, easy access to major transportation corridors  Landsea Homes
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Trumark Homes Sells Out First Two Phases at Dahlia in Rancho Mission Viejo
More than 400 people tour model homes during Grand Opening with brisk initial sales New community features 73 two-story single-family
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Mortgage Applications Continue To Improve Ahead of Spring Homebuying Season
Mortgage rates have declined for the third consecutive week, leading mortgage applications to rise. According to Mortgage Professional America, “mortgage
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U.S. Housing Market Shows Early Signs of Recovery as Demand Rises
In the first time in more than a year, pending home sales have increased. According to Fox Business, pending home sales
Read moreWhy Passive House Design Holds Such Promise for Multifamily Development
Why Passive House Design Holds Such Promise for Multifamily Development As developers respond to acute demand, Passive House design can
Read moreSanta Monica Takes Steps Towards an Electric Future with New Building Codes Going Into Effect
Santa Monica Takes Steps Towards an Electric Future with New Building Codes Going Into Effect Two new building codes that
Read moreFirst HARMON Community to be Certified by the National Green Building Standard
First HARMON Community to be Certified by the National Green Building Standard Build-to-Rent Community by Crescent Communities and Pretium Expands
Read moreFeds Offering States $1.2 Billion to Adopt More Stringent Energy Codes
Feds Offering States $1.2 Billion to Adopt More Stringent Energy Codes Embedded in two recent pieces of massive legislation was
Read moreGovernor Hochul Announces More than $390M to Build More than 1,600 Affordable, Efficient and Supportive Homes
Governor Hochul Announces More than $390M to Build More than 1,600 Affordable, Efficient and Supportive Homes Governor Kathy Hochul today
Read moreIRA Update: It’s a Go for Green Building Tax Incentives
IRA Update: It’s a Go for Green Building Tax Incentives The United States Green Building Council’s federal legislative director shares
Read moreFannie Mae Selects Five Proposals to Help Advance Racial Equity in Housing through $5 Million Innovation Challenge
Fannie Mae Selects Five Proposals to Help Advance Racial Equity in Housing through $5 Million Innovation Challenge Fannie Mae announced
Read moreOregon Eyes Housing, Focusing on Energy Efficiency
Oregon Eyes Housing, Focusing on Energy Efficiency State Rep. Pam Marsh said most of the upcoming legislation for new and
Read moreDevelopers Seek To Create Solar Neighborhood
Developers Seek To Create Solar Neighborhood An Ann Arbor developer is building one of the first 100% solar-powered, carbon-neutral and
Read moreFlorida Home Values Rose More Than Every Other State in 2022
Florida Home Values Rose More Than Every Other State in 2022 The average value of a Florida home, per the
Read moreIn Memory of Robert M. Sawyer
In Memory of Robert M. Sawyer It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rob, a renowned
Read more1/24/2023 – MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY Existing home sales slip for 11th straight month, but median sales price still up
Read moreAdding Color to Midcentury
Adding Color to Midcentury A Northwest Custom Woodwork fireplace wall built from wood slats serves as the living room centerpiece.
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FHFA Announces Enhancements to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s Radon Standards for Multifamily Properties
Enhancements to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s (the Enterprises) multifamily radon standards have been announced. According to the Federal Housing
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HUD Announced New Proposed “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing” Rule
The rule expands on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) previous policy by implementing opportunities for accountability
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Average Long-Term U.S. Mortgage Rate Lowest Since September
It was reported for the week ending on Jan. 20, 2023 that the average U.S. long-term 30-year mortgage rate had
Read moreSingle-Family Starts Edge Higher
Single-Family Starts Edge Higher Single-family housing starts posted a double-digit percentage gain in December Read More NAHB https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2023/01/single-family-starts-edge-higher-as-multifamily-production-weakens
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