US residential construction hit its highest level since July 2007 last month amid double-digit growth for the industry… Read More Business Insider https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/us-home-housing-starts-highest-since-2007-double-digit-growth-2019-9-1028534929
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Builder confidence reaches annual peak in September
NAHB reported that the index hit its highest reading since October 2018… Read More MPA https://www.mpamag.com/news/builder-confidence-reaches-annual-peak-in-september-178302.aspx
Read More9/20: MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
August existing home sales rose to 17-month as inventory slipped to 4.1 months August existing-home sales rose 1.3 percent from July and 2.6 percent year-on-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.49 million to the highest level in 17 months. The median existing-home price rose to $278,200, up 4.7 percent from August 2018. Unsold inventory is at a 4.1-month supply at the current sales pace, down from 4.2 months in July and from the 4.3-month figure recorded a year ago. https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/existing-home-sales-increase-1-3-in-august August Leading Economic Index unchanged as economy…
Read MoreResidential Solar: Becoming Increasingly Cost-Effective And Customer-Friendly
Market data indicates the average price of installations is below $3 per watt, 23% less than five years ago… Read More Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterdetwiler/2019/09/19/residential-solar-becoming-increasingly-cost-effective-and-customer-friendly/#6b9f115c56ba
Read MoreThe top home trends include technology and sustainability
The number of residences with smart home technology is growing by leaps and bounds… Read More Orange County Register https://www.ocregister.com/2019/09/19/best-of-orange-county-2019-the-top-home-trends-include-technology-and-sustainability/
Read More8 Questions With An Interior Design Pro
When it comes to staging a home, are there different rules for different rooms? Read More Style Blueprint https://styleblueprint.com/louisville/everyday/living-with-lyn-interior-design-insight/
Read MoreNew single-family home community coming to Tomball-Cypress area
KB Home purchased land in Tomball in July for Willow Wood Place, a new residential community… Read More Community Impact Newspaper https://communityimpact.com/houston/tomball-magnolia/development-construction/2019/09/18/new-single-family-home-community-coming-to-tomball-cypress-area/
Read MoreHomebuilders are feeling better about the housing market than they have all year
September’s level now marks the highest reading since October of last year… Read More HousingWire https://www.housingwire.com/articles/50163-homebuilders-are-feeling-better-about-the-housing-market-than-they-have-all-year
Read More9/19/: MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
September builder confidence rises to highest level this year Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose one point to 68 in September from an upwardly revised August reading of 67, for the highest rating this year. Sentiment levels have held in the mid- to upper 60s since May and September’s reading matches the highest level since last October. https://www.nahb.org/news-and-publications/press-releases/2019/09/builder-confidence-hits-yearly-high-in-sept.aspx August housing starts up 12.3 percent from July and 6.6 percent year-on-year Privately‐owned housing starts in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,364,000. This…
Read MoreBrookridge developer aims to go really green with latest move
Brookridge developer aims to go really green with latest move Overland Park project will the first nationally to create a partnership aimed at getting both LEED and LEED Zero Energy certifications… Read More Kansas City Business Journal https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2019/09/17/brookridge-leed-zero-energy-curtin-property.html
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