IWBI Launches WELL for Residential Program With 25 Pilot Participants and Nearly 30,000 Enrolled Homes The new WELL designation will pioneer a health leadership benchmark for new and existing homes focused on spurring global market transformation; early adopters hailing from 10 countries signal strong market demand. Read More CSRWire https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/793801-iwbi-launches-well-residential-program-25-pilot-participants-and-nearly-30000
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LEED Project Growth Across the Midwest in 2023
LEED Project Growth Across the Midwest in 2023 In 2023, we saw a 9% increase in LEED certifications over the previous year, with an additional 21 LEED residential certifications for single family homes. We also experienced a 51% increase in new LEED project… Read More USGBC https://www.usgbc.org/articles/leed-project-growth-across-midwest-2023
Read MoreGeothermal Heat Pumps Key Opportunity in Switch to Clean Energy
Geothermal Heat Pumps Key Opportunity in Switch to Clean Energy A new analysis from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory found that, coupled with building envelope improvements, installing geothermal heat pumps in around… Read More CleanTechnica https://cleantechnica.com/2024/01/27/new-analysis-geothermal-heat-pumps-key-opportunity-in-switch-to-clean-energy/
Read MoreFischer Homes Announces Model Home Grand Opening at Cherry Glen
Fischer Homes Announces Model Home Grand Opening at Cherry Glen Fischer Homes opens its newly decorated Jensen model home at Cherry Glen, a single-family home in a community in Euharlee, a city in south Bartow County. Read More Patch https://patch.com/georgia/cartersville/fischer-homes-announces-model-home-grand-opening-cherry-glen
Read MoreA 4,000-Home Community Is Planned for This Already-Booming North Texas Suburb
A 4,000-Home Community Is Planned for This Already-Booming North Texas Suburb The new neighborhood, which will feature about 4,000 single-family homes, is expected to break ground in late 2024. Read More WFAA https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/celina-texas-development-real-estate-hillwood-new-homes/287-54503a61-50b0-4879-a206-4b21bb803f85
Read MoreToll Brothers Opens New Phase of Homes in Middletown Walk Luxury Home Community in New Jersey
Toll Brothers Opens New Phase of Homes in Middletown Walk Luxury Home Community in New Jersey Toll Brothers, Inc. announced a new phase of homes is now available within its Middletown Walk community in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Read More Globe Newswire https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/01/31/2821508/0/en/Toll-Brothers-Opens-New-Phase-of-Homes-in-Middletown-Walk-Luxury-Home-Community-in-New-Jersey.html
Read MoreToning Down Maximalist Decor Without Compromising Style
Toning Down Maximalist Decor Without Compromising Style To appreciate the eccentric nature of maximalism, include objects that are typically overlooked … like items full of humor, knowledge and wit. Read More Mansion Global https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/toning-down-maximalist-decor-without-compromising-style-b426299f
Read MoreDesigning Kitchens for Small Spaces
Designing Kitchens for Small Spaces While having a big, spacious kitchen is a dream for many homeowners, small kitchens can be just as functional when properly designed and organized. Read More Good Housekeeping https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/decorating-ideas/g2467/small-kitchen-design-ideas/
Read MoreThe Term We’re About To Hear Popping Up More And More With Home Design And Decor
The Term We’re About To Hear Popping Up More And More With Home Design And Decor If you look up a list of the expected interior design trends for 2024, you might not see “holistic design” on the list. But you will probably see some of the individual bits and bobs that often make… Read More House Digest https://www.housedigest.com/1500560/holistic-interior-design-wellness/
Read More02/02/2024 – MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY Case-Shiller Index falls 0.2 percent in November but up 5.1 percent year-on-year For the first time since January 2023, the U.S. National S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index and 20-City Composite posted 0.2% month-over-month decreases in November, while the 10-City Composite posted a 0.1% decrease. Year-over-year the national index reported a 5.1% annual gain in November, up from a 4.7% rise in the previous month. https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/index-announcements/article/sp-corelogic-case-shiller-index-upward-trend-decelerates-in-november/ Buying in California and Hawaii can cost up to 60% or more of local per-capita incomes The most…
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