SBA Issues Strong Rebuke to Transformer Rule Following Builder Input
SBA Issues Strong Rebuke to Transformer Rule Following Builder Input The Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy delivered a stinging
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3/28/2023 – – MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY March U.S. economic index surges to 53.3, complicating inflation efforts The headline S&P
Read moreThe Plains Affordable Housing Project Tops Out At 4519 White Plains Road In The Bronx
The Plains Affordable Housing Project Tops Out At 4519 White Plains Road In The Bronx To improve energy efficiency, the
Read moreJesmonite Is The Sustainable Home Decor Trend Worth Trying
Jesmonite Is The Sustainable Home Decor Trend Worth Trying The resurgence of jesmonite isn’t just a vintage revival; it’s also
Read moreConstruction Begins on 97 Affordable Homes in Montbello Neighborhood
Construction Begins on 97 Affordable Homes in Montbello Neighborhood Phase I of the Montbello FreshLo Hub to offer income-restricted rental
Read moreHow Many Homes Are Enough?
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Read moreA 2022 LEED Power Builder Transforms Lives and Communities
A 2022 LEED Power Builder Transforms Lives and Communities National CORE partners with Hope through Housing to support residents. Read
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Signs of Improvement in Homebuying Affordability
Based on applications for newly built single-family homes, the report shows homebuyer affordability increased month-over-month for households in every racial
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Give All That You Have To Give
Homebuilding is a notable profession, and giving back inspires others to do the same By Christine Rombouts It’s that time
Read moreManufactured Homes Stack Up Against Traditionally Constructed Houses
Manufactured Homes Stack Up Against Traditionally Constructed Houses It was found that modern manufactured homes used 70.4 MM btu/year, a
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Housing Downturn Will Worsen in 2023
Researchers at the investment banking giant Goldman Sachs predict the U.S. housing market will close out 2022 on a low
Read moreWeak Growth Continues as Housing Slows
Weak Growth Continues as Housing Slows The months’ supply of homes for sale that have already been started rose to
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FHFA Proposes 2023-2024 Multifamily Housing Goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
New benchmark levels have been proposed by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) for the multifamily housing goals for Fannie
Read moreNew Sustainable Community in Utah With Luxury Mountain Homes
New Sustainable Community in Utah With Luxury Mountain Homes Benloch Ranch, a new “sustainable community” in Utah, has homes starting
Read moreKB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Timberleaf, a New-Home Community in Durham, North Carolina
KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Timberleaf, a New-Home Community in Durham, North Carolina Homebuilder’s latest new-home community offers
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What’s in a Name? Many people dream of launching their own business. In fact, the US Chamber of Commerce reports
Read moreProposed 2022 Green Building and Local Energy Code Update
Proposed 2022 Green Building and Local Energy Code Update The proposed regulations aim to increase water conservation and reduce water
Read moreLEED Zero with Solar + Storage Systems for Hunters Point
LEED Zero with Solar + Storage Systems for Hunters Point Pearl Homes and Sonnen Declare “Electrical Independence” from the National
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Lumber Volatility Continues
In May 2021, lumber prices soared to an all-time high at $1700 per 1,000 board feet. As we come up
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Green Communities + WELL: First Affordable Housing Development Receives Joint Certification
Enterprise Community Partners and WELL collaborate with national developers to create healthier and more resilient homes (New York, March 15,
Read more2/18/2022 – MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY Building permits up 0.7 percent in December and 0.8 percent year-on-year Privately‐owned housing
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Interest in Homebuilding Reaches a 15-Year High. Can the Party Last?
Exploring the likelihood of a continued boom in homebuilding By Ralph B McLaughlin In January, approved building permits reached a
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Humphreys & Partners Architects Host 2022 Kick-Off Webinar
DALLAS, Tx. (Feb. 17, 2022) – Award-winning Dallas-based architecture firm and interior design group, Humphreys & Partners Architects (HPA) and HPA
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San Joaquin Valley Homes Reports Brisk Sales in 2021 With the Close of 449 New Homes
Local home builder plans to open at least six new communities in the central valley this year VISALIA, Calif. – February
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Demand for Bricks and Pavers Continue to Rise
According to a new Freedonia Group analysis, the trend continues to rise for bricks and pavers. Some say that the
Read moreConsumer Prices Rise in September
Consumer Prices Rise in September The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.4% in September on a seasonally adjusted basis,
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Goldman Sachs Suggests Home Prices Will Rise by 16%
Analysts at Goldman Sachs are suggesting that home prices will soar another 16% by the end of 2022. Home prices
Read more‘Super-Regional’ Providers Will Shape Next Senior Living Era
‘Super-Regional’ Providers Will Shape Next Senior Living Era Some senior living providers are gaining traction and becoming “super regionals.” Read
Read moreMortgage Rates Tick Lower
Mortgage Rates Tick Lower The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.214%, the lowest average rate since the first week of August…
Read more9/16: MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY Purchase loan apps rise 8 percent from previous week, but down 12 percent year-on-year
Read moreHome Trends September 2021
Home Trends September 2021 Since the pandemic, people have been spending more time in their homes which is redefining the
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