Government Plan to Adopt Latest Energy Codes
Government Plan to Adopt Latest Energy Codes The Biden administration is proposing that the new construction of homes under certain
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05/19/2023 – MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY Existing home sales fall 23.3 percent year-on-year as median sales price slips 1.7 percent
Read moreRed Rooms but Make It Calming
Red Rooms but Make It Calming Red can be a calming shade if it’s used right – softer, more muted
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Tri Pointe Homes Kicks-off Construction on New Homes at Lariat
The homebuilder will offer three innovatively designed collections at the intersection of natural Hill Country charm and big city appeal
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U.S. Homebuilder Sentiment Rises to 10-Month High in May
Tight housing supply boosted demand for new construction leading to homebuilder sentiment rising to a 10-month high, even as tightening
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Landsea Homes Launches Sales for Homes at Alameda Marina
182 new High Performance waterfront townhomes now selling in the Bay Area Landsea Homes Corporation (Nasdaq: LSEA) (“Landsea Homes” or
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Inflation Falls Below 5% For First Time in Two Years
For the first time in two years inflation has fallen below five percent. April has also marked the tenth consecutive
Read moreHousing Confidence Continues Upward Trend
Housing Confidence Continues Upward Trend Fannie Mae’s HPSI increased in April to its highest level since May 2022, jumping 5.5
Read moreBeechwood Carolinas Opens Sales Gallery for First Release of New Homes At Flagship Charlotte Community
Beechwood Carolinas Opens Sales Gallery for First Release of New Homes At Flagship Charlotte Community Lakeside Pointe will ultimately offer
Read morePakistan’s Flood-Hit Homes Get Green, Disaster-Resilient Redesign
Pakistan’s Flood-Hit Homes Get Green, Disaster-Resilient Redesign As Pakistan tries to rebuild better after devastating floods, cheap, natural and easy-to-construct
Read moreFY 2024 Budget Highlights Energy Affordability, Sustainable Buildings and Clean Energy
FY 2024 Budget Highlights Energy Affordability, Sustainable Buildings and Clean Energy In one of the most extensive climate packages in
Read moreMajority of Agents Find Value in Promoting Energy Efficiency in Listings, According to NAR
Majority of Agents Find Value in Promoting Energy Efficiency in Listings, According to NAR Nearly half of agents surveyed reported
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Home Buyers Optimistic Despite Difficult Market Conditions
According to the 2023 ServiceLink State of Homebuying Report 52% of all respondents, across all generations, said they plan to
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Housing Market Nuance
Major regional differences highlight the fluctuating nature of the homebuilding industry By Patrick Duffy Last month, when I wrote about
Read moreOSHA Launches Enforcement Emphasis Program on Falls in Construction
OSHA Launches Enforcement Emphasis Program on Falls in Construction The new emphasis program authorizes inspectors to initiate inspections whenever they
Read moreRemote Work Is Reshaping the Housing Market
Remote Work Is Reshaping the Housing Market With commute distance no longer a major consideration, buyers seek properties with more
Read moreGen Z Taking Over the Housing Market
Gen Z Taking Over the Housing Market A report by Redfin found that 30% of 25-year-olds were homeowners, a percentage
Read more05/09/2023 – MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY Employment growth exceeds expectations with 253,000 positions filled Total nonfarm payroll employment rose
Read moreTiny Homes Blending French Charm and Ingenious Design
Tiny Homes Blending French Charm and Ingenious Design Although unconventional and original by definition, even tiny houses can sometimes be
Read moreToll Brothers Offers Quick Move-in Luxury Homes in Arizona
Toll Brothers Offers Quick Move-in Luxury Homes in Arizona Homebuyers have an opportunity to purchase new designer-appointed homes in single-family,
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Record U.S. Construction Jobs To Fuel Housing Market Recovery
Though having peaked in January at 935,800, those employed in construction are still going strong with data showing those who
Read moreWhy the Homebuilding Industry Is Hot Now
Why the Homebuilding Industry Is Hot Now Those who are listing are often not getting their asking price, and the
Read moreMortgage Rates Tick Down After Climbing for Two Weeks
Mortgage Rates Tick Down After Climbing for Two Weeks The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.39% in the week ending May
Read moreMetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY Federal Reserve hikes its target rate 25 basis points, but hints at possible pausing
Read moreEarth Tones With Color Pops on the Rise
Earth Tones With Color Pops on the Rise Moving out of stark, cool-toned minimalism and into colorful maximalism is where
Read moreHeritage Shores Home Lineup Defies Ever-Changing Market
Heritage Shores Home Lineup Defies Ever-Changing Market Heritage Shores is offering more options than ever in Bridgeville, DE, giving 55+
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s New Mortgage Fee, Explained
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) made changes to the fee structure of conventional mortgages guaranteed by Fannie Mae and
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The Fed Hints at an End for Rate Hikes
At the conclusion of its May meeting, the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee raised the federal funds target rate by
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Spring Market Proves More Competitive Than Expected
Home prices are back on the rise, and with a drop in listings bidding wars have been renewed and more
Read moreWhy is Embodied Carbon Important?
Why is Embodied Carbon Important? Embodied carbon is expected to account for nearly half of the overall carbon footprint of
Read moreRegister Now to Vote for the LEED v4 Energy Update
Register Now to Vote for the LEED v4 Energy Update The LEED v4 energy update reflects a focus on increased
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