Designing Buildings that Are Both Well-Ventilated and Green The Covid-19 pandemic has increased pressures for companies to ensure workspaces are better ventilated. But eco-friendly design guidelines call for ensuring that energy heating or cooling such spaces is not wasted. Read More Harvard Business Review https://hbr.org/2023/01/designing-buildings-that-are-both-well-ventilated-and-green
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New-home Community Enclave at Bear Creek Opens in Katy
New-home Community Enclave at Bear Creek Opens in Katy Buyers can personalize each houses’ floorplan, exterior styles and other design choices. Every home is also designed to be Energy Star certified. Read More Community Impact https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/development/2023/01/06/new-home-community-enclave-at-bear-creek-opens-in-katy/
Read MoreTop 50 Master Plans Sold 31,000 New Homes in 2022
Top 50 Master Plans Sold 31,000 New Homes in 2022 Master-planned communities saw strong but slowing demand in 2022, with their shared amenities and desirable lifestyle attracting many home buyers. Read More John Burns Real Estate Consulting https://www.realestateconsulting.com/top-master-planned-communities-2022-release-1/
Read MoreDon’t Ignore Positive Surprises In The U.S. Homebuilding
Don’t Ignore Positive Surprises In The U.S. Homebuilding The decline in mortgage rates could help bring confidence to the home building industry and result in more shovels in the ground starting over the next couple of years. Read More Seeking Alpha https://seekingalpha.com/article/4568610-itb-dont-ignore-positive-surprises-us-homebuilding
Read More1/10/2023 – MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY December employment rose by 233,000, unemployment rate edges down to 3.5 percent Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 223,000 in December, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.5 percent. Notable job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, health care, construction, and social assistance. The employment-population ratio increased by 0.2 percentage point over the month to 60.1 percent. The labor force participation rate was little changed at 62.3 percent. Both measures have shown little net change since early 2022. These measures are each…
Read More5 Kitchen Cabinet Paint Colors That Will Never Go Out of Style
5 Kitchen Cabinet Paint Colors That Will Never Go Out of Style Choose a shade that works with a range of backsplash and countertop materials. Read More Martha Stewart https://www.marthastewart.com/8355106/best-kitchen-cabinet-paint-colors
Read MoreShea Homes Reveals the Foundry Grand Opening Set for January 14th
Shea Homes Reveals the Foundry Grand Opening Set for January 14th Highly anticipated new coastal townhome community opens in Redondo Beach, CA Read More GlobeNewswire https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2023/01/05/2583913/0/en/SHEA-HOMES-REVEALS-THE-FOUNDRY-GRAND-OPENING-SET-FOR-NEXT-SATURDAY-JANUARY-14th.html
Read MoreHensley Field Master Plan Calls For More Than 5,700 New Housing Units in District 3
Hensley Field Master Plan Calls For More Than 5,700 New Housing Units in District 3 The master plan shows a $390 million project that includes entertainment venues, a marina on the adjacent Mountain Creek Lake, single-family homes, apartments and condominiums. Read More CandysDirt https://candysdirt.com/2023/01/06/hensley-field-master-plan-calls-for-more-than-5700-new-housing-units-in-district-3/
Read MoreHud Awards $24.7M To Provide Affordable Housing To Support Community Living for Non-Elderly People With Disabilities
Hud Awards $24.7M To Provide Affordable Housing To Support Community Living for Non-Elderly People With Disabilities This award allows these PHAs to house up to 2,210 additional families, and further support community integration for persons with disabilities. Read More HUD https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_23_001
Read MoreNew FHFA Credit Score Rules Could Broaden Homeownership Access
New FHFA Credit Score Rules Could Broaden Homeownership Access A policy requiring mortgage lenders to incorporate different credit scoring models should result in a more inclusive pool of borrowers. Read More Nerd-Wallet https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/mortgages/new-fhfa-credit-score-rules-could-broaden-homeownership-access
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