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US residential construction hit its highest level since July 2007 last month amid double-digit growth for the industry… Read More

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

August existing home sales rose to 17-month as inventory slipped to 4.1 months August existing-home sales rose 1.3 percent from

Market data indicates the average price of installations is below $3 per watt, 23% less than five years ago… Read

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/

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/

KB Home purchased land in Tomball in July for Willow Wood Place, a new residential community… Read More Community Impact

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

September builder confidence rises to highest level this year Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose one

Brookridge developer aims to go really green with latest move Overland Park project will the first nationally to create a

Betances will be among only a handful of supportive residences in New York City to embrace the energy use standard…

AD uncovers the world’s leading innovations in cities, homes, and workplaces… Read More Architectural Digest https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/future-of-design-2019

The redevelopment will sprawl beyond the old confines of the original public housing… Read More WHYY https://whyy.org/articles/a-north-philly-development-supported-by-obama-will-break-ground-this-fall/

Philadelphia suburbs have experienced growth, too — though not at nearly the same rate… Read More The Philadelphia Inquirer https://www.inquirer.com/real-estate/housing/signs-of-recession-philadelphia-suburbs-housing-market-real-estate-prices-hot-20190916.html

The report analyzed new apartment construction data across 134 metro areas in the U.S… Read More Seattle PI https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Apartment-construction-projected-to-increase-in-14438731.php

August retail sales rose 0.4 percent from July and 4.1 percent year-on-year Due to a boost in online retailing and

Recently, Kipnis described sustainability as more than just building green in an article for ‘Green Home Builder’… Read More Daily

Alabama Power and Holland Homes are hosting a tour of the under-construction Northwoods community… Read More Alabama News Center https://alabamanewscenter.com/about-us/press-releases/alabama-power-holland-homes-offer-glimpseof-auburns-first-smart-neighborhood/

Thoughtful updates go beyond stainless-steel appliances to incorporate interesting design elements… Read More Dallas News https://www.dallasnews.com/sponsored/real-estate/2019/09/15/three-stylish-ways-to-personalize-your-kitchen/

Trendmaker says the lots are designed to cater to young professionals, young families, and first-time homebuyers… Read More CultureMap Ausitn

What they lack in name recognition, they more than make up for in affordability as cheaper alternatives to larger, pricier

Artificial intelligence in housing could completely change the way we buy, sell and live… Read More MarketWatch https://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-buying-and-selling-a-home-could-soon-be-as-simple-as-trading-stocks-2019-09-11

CPI rose 0.1 percent in August and 1.7 percent year-on-year The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased

The building is one of only a few supportive communities in the city to be built to the rigorous energy-efficient

Design advancements by AI and machine learning have begun to profoundly impact the way we shape the built environment… Read

Housing Choice gives communities the ability to move forward on housing projects if the majority of residents are in favor…

Gains came despite median price increases, the Massachusetts Association of Realtors says… Read More Curbed https://boston.curbed.com/2019/9/11/20860482/massachusetts-single-family-condo-sales-end-summer

Golf courses that have closed over the past few years are getting re-purposed for new homes… Read More Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/bradhunter/2019/09/10/how-homebuilders-get-creative-when-land-is-scarce/#38cd49fde703

August revolving credit use rose at highest rate since late 2017  Revolving credit surged at an annual rate of 11.25

Civic Works trainees built the house out of recycled materials like cork, bamboo and pine… Read More Baltimore Sun https://www.baltimoresun.com/features/home/bs-mg-hm-tiny-homes-20190911-gnfffgupufbr5adftb6afc7n5i-story.html

The homes meet the needs of today’s seniors, who are wellness-focused and active… Read More Lancaster Online https://lancasteronline.com/seniorliving/retirement-communities-offer-creative-options-for-off-campus-living/article_f9ebeca6-d42b-11e9-8972-2389d5e33736.html

Deltec Homes has been building circular houses for the past 50 years that can withstand hurricanes… Read More Interesting Engineering