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How 5G Can Unlock The Potential Of Smart Homes

How 5G Can Unlock The Potential Of Smart Homes However, one of the sectors where 5G technology has proven to have a real impact is the real estate industry. Read More Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2023/03/10/how-5g-can-unlock-the-potential-of-smart-homes/?sh=58ba7ec6512c

SXSW Speakers Say ‘Hempcrete’ is the Environmental Building Material of the Future

SXSW Speakers Say ‘Hempcrete’ is the Environmental Building Material of the Future Speakers advancing the development of hemp-based “concrete,” said at South by Southwest that hempcrete should soon prove a cost-efficient and ecologically friendly way of construction in coming decades. Read More Community Impact https://communityimpact.com/san-antonio/north-san-antonio/development/2023/03/11/sxsw-speakers-say-hempcrete-is-the-environmental-building-material-of-the-future/

Improve Your Marketing Strategy

Improve Your Marketing Strategy Studies show that those who are in the market for a new home will research builders online for an average of nearly two years. Read More NAHB https://www.nahb.org/blog/2023/03/how-to-improve-your-marketing-strategy

Labor Market Strength Continues as 2023 Started on a Stronger Footing than Expected

Labor Market Strength Continues as 2023 Started on a Stronger Footing than Expected Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 311,000 in February, a slowdown from January but still well above historical norms. Read More Fannie Mae https://www.fanniemae.com/research-and-insights/forecast/labor-market-strength-continues-additional-data-suggests-2023-started-stronger-footing-previously

03/14/2023 – MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY

MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY FDIC, Fed and Treasury Department agree to backstop all deposits at failed banks Depositors will have access to all of their money starting Monday, March 13. No losses associated with the resolution of Silicon Valley Bank will be borne by the taxpayer. We are also announcing a similar systemic risk exception for Signature Bank, New York, New York, which was closed today by its state chartering authority. All depositors of this institution will be made whole. As with the resolution of Silicon Valley…

Women Play a Key Role in Building Construction Career Pathways

Women Play a Key Role in Building Construction Career Pathways Women contribute significantly to the residential construction industry and dedicate time to inspire the next generation of home builders. Read More NAHB https://www.nahb.org/blog/2023/03/women–build-construction-career-pathways

Housing Receives Temporary Bump from Lower Rates in January

Housing Receives Temporary Bump from Lower Rates in January The gain in the pending home sales index suggests there will be a corresponding increase in existing sales in February and perhaps some in March. Read More Fannie Mae https://www.fanniemae.com/research-and-insights/forecast/services-activity-continues-outperform-manufacturing-housing-receives-temporary-bump-lower-rates

3/10/2023 – MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY

MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY December job openings fall 3.6 percent to 10.8 million versus 5.1 million unemployed The number of job openings fell 3.6% from December to 10.8 million, while hires rose 1.9% to 6.4 million. Quits fell 5.1% to 3.9 million, although the ratio of quits to open jobs remained at 36%. While the number of open jobs vs. officially unemployed fell 6.9% to 5.1 million, the ratio of jobs/unemployed person fell by half (3.2%) to 1.9. https://www.bls.gov/news.release/jolts.nr0.htm Private sector employment rises by 242,000 in…

Tiny Homes Grow More Popular in Real Estate Market

Tiny Homes Grow More Popular in Real Estate Market Tiny homes have presented an interesting topic for many years now. They certainly haven’t become normal for most people and most neighborhoods. Could this change? Read More Mint Hill Times https://www.minthilltimes.com/columns/lets-get-moving-with-anna/will-the-real-estate-market-be-taken-over-by-tiny-homes/

HydAway Hydraulic Walls Wins Best Outdoor Product

HydAway Hydraulic Walls Wins Best Outdoor Product HydAway Hydraulic Walls offer a unique, attractive and affordable way to customize outdoor settings. Read More NAHB International Builders’ Show https://blog.buildersshow.com/2023/03/hydaway-hydraulic-walls-wins-best-outdoor-product/