CPI up 0.3 percent in April and 2.0 percent year-on-year The Consumer Price Index rose 0.3 percent in April (the gas index alone was up 5.7 percent) and 2.0 percent year-on-year (the highest since last November). Minus food and energy, the CPI was up 0.1 percent in April and 2.1 percent year-on-year. https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm U.S. productivity rose 3.6 percent in 1Q 2019 as output far outpaced hours worked U.S. productivity increased 3.6 percent in the first quarter of 2019, as output increased 4.1 percent but hours worked rose by just…
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Advancing building standards to benefit the whole Read More Source Weekly https://www.bendsource.com/bend/earth-advantage/Content?oid=10296807
Read MoreParquet Flooring Is The Retro Look That Everybody Wants Underfoot Today
Decorative parquet, with its geometric, herringbone, and mosaic patterns made from inlaid wooden pieces, is climbing out of the dustbin of history. Read More Realtor.com https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/what-is-parquet-flooring/
Read MoreMeritage Homes Breaks Ground on Northaven Model Homes, Plans to open New Community in Rowlett this Summer
New energy-efficient homes will help Dallas-area buyers save on utility bills. Read More Global Newswire www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/03/21/1758708/0/en/Meritage-Homes-Breaks-Ground-on-Northaven-Model-Homes-Plans-to-open-New-Community-in-Rowlett-this-Summer.html
Read MoreMBK Rental Living and R.D. Olson Construction Team up on 330-Unit Luxury Apartment Project Construction is underway at Artesa at Menifee Town Center, slated to open early 2020 Read More Builder and Developer Magazine https://bdmag.com/mbk-rental-living-and-r-d-olson-construction-team-up-on-330-unit-luxury-apartment-project-in-menifee-master-planned-community/
Read MoreThe 5 hottest home-design trends for 2019
Smart appliances (and countertops!), clutter busters and more home innovations for 2019. Read More Seattle Times https://www.seattletimes.com/explore/nwhomes/the-5-hottest-home-design-trends-for-2019/
Read MoreNew homes priced below $300K coming to Tacoma for households making $75K or less
It’s one of the first high-profile salvos in bringing home prices back down to Earth in the metro area… Read More Kiro 7 https://www.kiro7.com/news/south-sound-news/new-homes-priced-below-300k-coming-to-tacoma-for-households-making-75k-or-less/884398471
Read MoreTRI POINTE HOMES ACQUIRES LOTS TO BUILD 154 HOMES IN TWO DENVER METRO LOCATIONS
DENVER, Colo. (November 28, 2018) – TRI Pointe Homes has announced the acquisition of 154 lots to build new homes in two for-sale communities in Douglas County, a highly desirable location in the Denver Market. The land transactions fit TRI Pointe Homes’ strategy of building quality innovative homes in locations with convenient access to major transportation and employment corridors. “The Denver market ranks in the top 10 nationally for growth and stability,”(1) said Darren DuPree, Division President of TRI Pointe Homes Colorado. “These lot acquisitions illustrate the TRI Pointe…
Read MoreArchitects Are Redesigning Their Role
When a flood or wildfire sweeps through a community, firefighters, emergency management workers and local politicians are typically among the first on the scene. But Julia Donoho says architects, too, have a responsibility to follow close behind. Read More In the Face of Disaster, Architects Are Redesigning Their Role source: Houzz
Read MoreRamsey Co OK development on former Twin Cities plant
The Ramsey County Board has given the green light to Rice Creek Commons — a mix of homes and businesses planned for the site of the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant. The master plan includes three residential neighborhoods, plus parks, retail and office space to be called Rice Creek Commons. READ MORE Source: MPR News
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