8/25/2023 — MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY Denver named hottest housing market by U.S. News & World Report The hottest housing
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Could a Shared Heat Pump System Warm Every Home on Your Street?
Could a Shared Heat Pump System Warm Every Home on Your Street? The era of the gas boiler is almost
Read MoreSustainable Construction Drive Propels Joint Compounds Industry
Sustainable Construction Drive Propels Joint Compounds Industry The joint compound market is predicted to be valued at US$ 5 billion
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Building Homes for a Greener Future: 3 Tips for Eco-Friendly Construction
Here are some ways and some eco-friendly materials to construct the perfect sustainable and biodiverse home. According to BBN Times,
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California Becomes the First State in the U.S. To Tackle Embodied Carbon in Its Building Codes
The California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) and the Division of the State Architect (DSA) reformed California’s building code standards that
Read MoreTexas’ Environmental Agency Enables Companies To Increase Oilfield Wastewater Disposal in Rivers
Texas’ Environmental Agency Enables Companies To Increase Oilfield Wastewater Disposal in Rivers Researchers are still studying the chemical makeup of
Read MoreDepartment of Energy Announces Projects To Remove Carbon Pollution
Department of Energy Announces Projects To Remove Carbon Pollution The Department of Energy announced on Friday that it would fund
Read More8/18/2023 – Econ Update
August builder confidence drops 6 points to 50 as mortgages rates trend up After steadily rising for seven consecutive months,
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Savings Drive Consumer Interest in ‘Green Home’ Upgrades
Green homes are gaining more traction as it helps save money and adds more smart home technology into the home.
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The ‘Future of Housing’ Has Arrived in All-Electric Colorado Developments
Grand Junction homebuilder Darin Carei has built all-electric, solar-powered net-zero homes. After building energy-efficient Energy Star-certified homes since 2011 he
Read More8/11/2023 – EconUpdate by Patrick Duffy
CPI up another 0.2 percent in July and 3.2 percent year-on-year The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U)
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Net-Zero Community Brings Sustainable Housing to Orange County
A new net-zero community is coming to Orange County, NC. This community will be featuring solar panels on the roof
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The Materials Movement: Advancing Low-Carbon, Healthy Materials for Sustainable Communities
Every material used when building a home affects the health of those who have constructed and those who are living
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Northstar Homes Unveils Hurricane-Resistant Homes and Sustainable Construction for A Disaster-Resilient Future
A disaster-resilient future is near with new hurricane-resistant homes and sustainable construction. Northstar just constructed a newly hurricane-resident home that
Read More8/4/2023 – MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY Construction spending up 0.5 percent in June and 3.5 percent year-on-year Construction spending
Read MoreNorth Carolina’s First Neighborhood of Net-Zero Homes Being Built in Orange County
North Carolina’s First Neighborhood of Net-Zero Homes Being Built in Orange County Families from California, Indiana and Texas are relocating
Read MoreDOE Sets Path for $8.5b in Consumer Energy Rebates
DOE Sets Path for $8.5b in Consumer Energy Rebates The Energy Department on Thursday rolled out guidelines for states, territories
Read MoreKB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Community in Highly Desirable Vail, Arizona
KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Community in Highly Desirable Vail, Arizona KB Home announced the grand
Read MoreGreen Buildings Are a Work in Progress
Green Buildings Are a Work in Progress The World Green Building Council has estimated that the energy required to construct
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The Benefits of Energy-Efficient Homes
As we become more conscious about conserving the Earth here are some reasons why to build energy-efficient homes: According to
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Biden Harris Administration Opens Applications For States And Territories To Implement $8.5 Billion For Home Energy Rebates As Part Of Investing In America Agenda
President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is accepting applications for state and territory implementation of the two Home Energy Rebate
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CA to Get $582 Million to Make Homes More Energy Efficient
Next year middle and lower-income families will be able to apply for a $14,000 grant and rebates for their home
Read MoreGDP Growth Is Stronger Than Expected in the Second Quarter
GDP Growth Is Stronger Than Expected in the Second Quarter The second quarter data from the GDP report suggests that
Read MoreWhich Markets Have the Highest Homeownership Rates?
Which Markets Have the Highest Homeownership Rates? While U.S. homeownership rates have been rising since 2015 and received an extra
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Sustainable Construction Practices
One of the largest carbon footprints on the earth is the construction industry, so here are some way to implement
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This $29.5 Million Tropical-Inspired Malibu Estate Might Be The Most Sustainable In California
Crown Pointe Estates has created one of California’s most energy-efficient homes and is said to be one of the first
Read More7/21/2023 – MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY Existing home sales drop 3.3 percent in June, but prices rebound due to
Read MoreBuilder Confidence Edges Higher Despite Rising Rate Concerns
Builder Confidence Edges Higher Despite Rising Rate Concerns Low existing inventory that is keeping demand solid for new homes helped
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $90 Million To Support Resilient and Efficient Building Energy Codes
The Department of Energy announced that the Biden administration will be investing $90 million in competitive awards to help states,
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Will AI Be Important to the Future of Eco Construction?
One of the biggest polluters is global construction as it is responsible for 38% of global energy consumption. Buildings also
Read More7/18/2023 – MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY July consumer sentiment rebounds to the highest reading since September 2021 July consumer
Read MoreMillennials Remain Fundamental Drivers of Homeownership
Millennials Remain Fundamental Drivers of Homeownership A common misnomer regarding the millennial generation was that they were destined to be
Read More7/14/2023 – MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY CPI up 0.2 percent in June and 3.0 percent year-on-year The Consumer Price Index
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