Building Cleaner and Greener Doesn’t Mean Weaker There’s a good chance your perception of sustainable building amid climate change was shaped by a fairy tale, and you probably didn’t even realize it. Cécile Faraud, the technical lead for clean construction at C40… Read More Boston https://www.boston.com/real-estate/home-improvement/2023/06/14/building-greener-for-meaner-climate-doesnt-mean-weaker/
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6/20/2023 – MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY Fed pauses rate hikes, revises economic projections As expected, although the Federal Reserve did opt to keep interest rates higher for now, its revised economic projections also show more stubborn core inflation, prompting higher Federal Funds rates through 2025 than forecast in March. The new projections show the Federal Funds rate for 2023 rising from 5.1% to 5.6% (signaling further hikes ahead this year), falling to 4.6% in 2024 (up from 4.3% in March) and 3.4% in 2025 (up from 3.1% in March).…
Read MoreHouse Approves REINS Act to Limit Executive Overreach
House Approves REINS Act to Limit Executive Overreach Under the REINS Act, if a federal agency proposes a major regulation, it would need to be approved by both the House and Senate before going into effect. Read More National Association of Home Builders https://www.nahb.org/blog/2023/06/reins-act
Read MoreSingle-Family Housing Inventory Increases
Single-Family Housing Inventory Increases Inventory is up 9.3% from the seasonal bottom eight weeks ago. Read More Calculated Risk https://www.calculatedriskblog.com/2023/06/housing-june-12th-weekly-update.html
Read More6/16/2023 – MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY CPI falls to 0.1 percent in May and 4.0 percent year-on-year The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose just 0.1 percent in May on a seasonally adjusted basis, and was up 4.0 percent year-on-year, the smallest increase since March 2021. The index for all items less food and energy (the ‘core’ index) rose 0.4 percent in May, and was up 5.3 percent year-on-year, the smallest increase since November 2021. https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm Producer Price Index falls 0.3 percent in May, up…
Read MoreCraftsman Charm & Functional Flair in the Fairhaven House Plan
Craftsman Charm & Functional Flair in the Fairhaven House Plan Wrapped in a charming exterior inspired by the Craftsman style, this country home plan exudes an inviting and warm ambiance from the moment you set foot on its large covered porch. Read More PR Underground https://www.prunderground.com/associated-designs-craftsman-charm-functional-flair-in-the-fairhaven-house-plan/00298862/
Read MoreIntegrating Smart Home Tech Into Your Next Build
Integrating Smart Home Tech Into Your Next Build From voice-activated assistants to remote-controlled lighting, these innovative devices offer unprecedented convenience and control, allowing homeowners to manage their living spaces with ease. Read More CityLife https://citylife.capetown/uncategorized/how-to-integrate-smart-home-technology-into-your-home-design/69344/
Read MoreNew Net Zero Home in Maine
New Net Zero Home in Maine Stewart Roberts, having downsized from the family home in Carlisle — which he and his late wife and architectural partner, Karla S. Johnson, designed — built a getaway on Westport Island, Maine, at the… Read More Boston Globe https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/06/08/magazine/widower-builds-net-zero-home-maine-gather-with-his-grown-children/
Read MoreThe Country’s First Gas Utility-Run Networked Geothermal Heating and Cooling System Breaks Ground in Massachusets
The Country’s First Gas Utility-Run Networked Geothermal Heating and Cooling System Breaks Ground in Massachusets New England’s largest energy utility, Eversource, is on its way to becoming the first gas utility in the country to build and run a “networked geothermal system.” The pilot project, which broke ground this week in… Read More BUR https://www.wbur.org/news/2023/06/13/networked-geothermal-eversource-heat-pump-gas-utility
Read MoreHealthy Homes in Detroit Creates Path to Community Well-being
Healthy Homes in Detroit Creates Path to Community Well-being As the saying goes, everything begins at home—and Detroit is doing its part to help residents have healthy beginnings with healthy homes. According to Safiyah Merchant, Analyst for the Policy & Implementation… Read More Michigan Chronicle https://michiganchronicle.com/2023/06/11/healthy-homes-in-detroit-creates-path-to-community-well-being/
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