MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY Consumer sentiment rebounds 8.2 percent in January but still down 3.9 percent year-on-year Consumer sentiment remained low from a historical perspective but continued lifting for the second consecutive month, rising 8% above December and reaching about 4% below a year ago. Current assessments of personal finances surged 16% to its highest reading in eight months on the basis of higher incomes and easing inflation. Although the short-run economic outlook fell modestly from December, the long-run outlook rose 7% to its highest level in nine…
Read MoreMonth: January 2023
Inflation Continues Its Cooling Trend
Inflation Continues Its Cooling Trend Consumer prices in December saw the largest month-over-month decrease since April 2020. While still elevated, inflation experienced the third month below an 8% annual growth rate since February 2022. Read More Eye On Housing https://eyeonhousing.org/2023/01/good-news-inflation-continues-its-cooling-trend/
Read MoreHousing Inventory up Nearly 55% In December
Housing Inventory up Nearly 55% In December The housing inventory shortage dominated much of the conversation surrounding the housing market in 2022, but thanks to softening homebuyer demand, the number of active listings… Read More HousingWire https://www.housingwire.com/articles/housing-inventory-up-nearly-55-in-december/
Read More1-13-2023: MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY CPI slips 0.1% in December, up 6.5% year-on-year The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.1 percent in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.1 percent in November. Over the last 12 months, the all-items index increased 6.5 percent, the smallest increase since October 2021. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.3 percent in December, after rising 0.2 percent in November. The all-items index less food and energy index rose 5.7 percent over the last…
Read MoreForecasts of Top Home Interior Design Trends for 2023
Forecasts of Top Home Interior Design Trends for 2023 While 2022 trends focused on redefining what “home” is, 2023 will continue to build on that theme, embracing truly personal surroundings by mixing styles, balancing innovation with the familiar and… Read More La Jolla Light https://www.lajollalight.com/business-spotlight/story/2023-01-10/jackson-design-remodeling-forecasts-top-home-interior-design-trends-for-2023
Read MoreWellness in the Home
Wellness in the Home Most people feel energized by warmer colors such as yellows and oranges, but feel more relaxed around cooler colors such as blues and purples. There are also the in between and wildly popular… Read More Post and Courier https://www.postandcourier.com/journal-scene/opinion/wellness-in-the-home/article_5ce524d2-8b9c-11ed-a266-137f9addf508.html
Read MoreProposed Energy Shift Could Mean All-Electric Buildings in New York The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, achieve net-zero emissions, increase renewable energy usage and even electrify millions of homes, businesses and vehicles. Read More ABC 7 Buffalo https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/proposed-energy-shift-could-mean-all-electric-buildings-in-nys
Read More3D Printed Homes are Ushering in an Era of Cookie-Cutter Homes
3D Printed Homes are Ushering in an Era of Cookie-Cutter Homes The homes, fabricated in a factory and pieced together on site, are designed to be Net Zero Energy, thanks to roofs made of solar panels, heat pump systems, which can reduce heating-related energy use by about half, and well-insulated infill panels made from 60 percent recycled resin. Read More Fast Company https://www.fastcompany.com/90831425/era-of-3d-printed-suburbia
Read MoreNew Tax Credits and Rebates Available To Help Lower Energy Bills and Green up Homes
New Tax Credits and Rebates Available To Help Lower Energy Bills and Green up Homes Whitehouse encourages Rhode Islanders to take advantage of new tax credits and rebates to lower energy bills and green up homes. Read More What’s Up Newp https://whatsupnewp.com/2023/01/new-tax-credits-and-rebates-available-to-help-lower-energy-bills-and-green-up-homes/
Read MoreDenver Council To Require All-Electric New Homes
Denver Council To Require All-Electric New Homes The council approved the first reading of new building, fire and green codes. The activists, who spoke during the public comment period, would like to see the council amend the code before a final vote. Read More NewsBreak https://original.newsbreak.com/@david-heitz-561257/2880012006100-advocates-ask-denver-council-to-require-all-electric-new-homes
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