Governor Newsom Announces $736M in Homekey Funds Available to Address Housing Approximately $736 million in grant funding is available to cities, counties, and other local public entities. Read More Office of Governor Gavin Newsom https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/03/29/governor-newsom-announces-736-million-in-homekey-funds-now-available-to-address-housing-and-homelessness/
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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 rebuke to the Department of Energy’s proposed rule to regulate energy conservation standards for distribution transformers. Read More NAHB https://www.nahb.org/blog/2023/03/sba-transformer
Read More3/31/2023 – MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY Pending home sales rise for third straight month but down 21.1 percent year-on-year February pending home sales rose for the third consecutive month, up 0.8% from January. Month-over-month, contract signings increased in three U.S. regions but declined in the West. Pending home sales decreased 21.1% in all four regions compared to one year ago. https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/pending-home-sales-grew-for-third-straight-month-up-0-8-in-february January Case-Shiller index down 0.5 percent from December, up 3.8 percent year-on-year The (S&P Corelogic) Case-Shiller index continued to decline month-on-month in January, down -0.5% before seasonal adjustments…
Read MoreThis Smart Sprinkler System Uses AI and Inkjet Printing Tech to Reduce Water Waste
This Smart Sprinkler System Uses AI and Inkjet Printing Tech to Reduce Water Waste The average American family uses more than 300 gallons of water per day, with at least 30% of this amount being used outdoors, according to the EPA. Read More ZDNet https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/smart-home/this-sprinkler-system-uses-ai-and-inkjet-printing-tech-to-reduce-water-waste/
Read MoreSave Energy in Your Home With Smart Plugs
Save Energy in Your Home With Smart Plugs While smart plugs look like ordinary adaptors, they are designed to be a gateway between the electricity provided by the power outlet and the connected device. Read More Earth911 https://earth911.com/eco-tech/how-to-save-energy-in-your-home-with-smart-plugs/
Read MoreIn Effort to Boost Housing Supply, Lawmakers Propose Loosening Rules for Builders
In Effort to Boost Housing Supply, Lawmakers Propose Loosening Rules for Builders Recent bills deal with different ways to address the same basic issue: Delays in getting permits from local governments. Two aim to loosen restrictions on inspections, zoning. Read More WRAL News https://www.wral.com/in-effort-to-boost-housing-supply-lawmakers-propose-loosening-rules-for-builders/20777459/
Read MoreCompletion of $17M Affordable Mixed-Use Housing Development for Seniors in Buffalo
Completion of $17M Affordable Mixed-Use Housing Development for Seniors in Buffalo La Plaza de Virginia Offers 46 Affordable and Supportive Homes for Seniors with Community Senior Service Center, Café, and Health Resources. Read More NY Governor’s Office https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-completion-17-million-affordable-mixed-use-housing-development
Read MoreD.R. Horton to Open Five Cadence Neighborhoods
D.R. Horton to Open Five Cadence Neighborhoods D.R. Horton is making a big splash Saturday, opening models for the builder’s five new Symmetry neighborhoods in the Cadence master-planned community in Henderson Read More Las Vegas Review-Journal https://www.reviewjournal.com/homes/advertising-features/d-r-horton-to-open-five-cadence-neighborhoods-2751448/
Read MoreNew Guidelines for LEED v4.1 Credit Substitutions Starting April 21
New Guidelines for LEED v4.1 Credit Substitutions Starting April 21 LEED v4 projects registering after that time must use the most recent addenda versions of LEED v4.1 credits. Read More USGBC https://www.usgbc.org/articles/starting-april-21-new-guidelines-leed-v41-credit-substitutions
Read MoreTurning Mining Waste Into a Sustainable Concrete Replacement
Turning Mining Waste Into a Sustainable Concrete Replacement $4.38 Million in New Funding Expands NREL Partnerships With Industry and Academia To Develop Revolutionary Mineralization Process and Reduce COâ‚‚ Emissions Within Construction Industry. Read More National Renewable Energy Laboratory https://www.nrel.gov/news/program/2023/turning-mining-waste-into-sustainable-concrete-replacement.html
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