February 14, 2020 - Residential Contractor

North Texas home sales blew the roof off in January

Home buys in the area surged 21% from a year ago… Read More The Dallas Morning News https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2020/02/10/north-texas-home-sales-blew-the-roof-off-in-january/

Housing Market in Spokane County Remains Strong

The Spokesman-Review reports the median closing price for a home in Spokane County increased 16.3% in January to $273,418. That’s compared with $235,000 in January 2019… Read More U.S. News https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/washington/articles/2020-02-12/housing-market-in-spokane-county-remains-strong

Home prices have risen in 94 percent of U.S. metros

Realtors report that median home price rose 6.6 percent in the fourth quarter… Read More Consumer Affairs https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/home-prices-have-risen-in-94-percent-of-us-metros-021320.html

2/14: MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY

CPI rose 0.2 percent in January and 2.5 percent year-on-year The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.1 percent in January after rising 0.2 percent in December, and was up 2.5 percent year-on-year, the largest increase since October 2018. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.2 percent in January after increasing 0.1 percent in December, and was up 2.3 percent year-on-year, the same noted over the last three months. https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm Total household debt rises to record high of $14.15 trillion in 4Q 2019…

Buffalo County OKs regulations for solar energy systems

The regulations address where on residential property solar collectors can be erected or fastened to houses… Read More Kearney Hub https://www.kearneyhub.com/news/local/buffalo-county-oks-regulations-for-solar-energy-systems/article_76975782-4db6-11ea-a151-afe21ba89039.html

Passive House Construction Can Help NYC Developers save on Emissions costs

We are starting to see passive house construction becoming a more favorable method of green building due to its rigorous sustainability standards and energy-efficient mechanical systems.… Read More Rebusiness Online https://rebusinessonline.com/passive-house-construction-can-help-nyc-developers-save-on-emissions-costs/

Designing A Happy Home: Five Things To Consider

By combining the following design features in ways that fit your unique taste, lifestyle and priorities, you can create your perfect happy home… Read More Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2020/02/11/designing-a-happy-home-five-things-to-consider/#590e0b861dc1

Philly Home & Garden Show to feature more than 300 exhibitors, plus HGTV celebrities

Experience the latest in home design and improvement trends, products, ideas and solutions at the 2020 Philly Home & Garden Show… Read More The Reporter https://www.thereporteronline.com/arts_and_entertainment/philly-home-garden-show-to-feature-more-than-exhibitors-plus/article_0b6a2c7e-e3a1-5c97-96d6-b5ccfc08e77c.html

10 Ways to Add a Dash of Retro Design to Your Home

Here are some ideas to make your home a little bit retro, but not too retro… Read More Realtor.com https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/ways-to-add-a-dash-of-retro-design-to-your-home/

NJHMFA breaks ground in Camden for affordable senior housing

The new development will include 58 one-bedroom apartments for residents age 55 years and older, earning up to 60 percent of the area median income… Read More NJBiz https://njbiz.com/njhmfa-breaks-ground-camden-affordable-senior-housing/