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Tri Pointe Group Named 2019 Builder of the Year by Builder and Developer Magazine
National homebuilder recognized for its strong growth, innovative communities and comprehensive sustainability platform IRVINE, CALIF. (December 4, 2019) – TRI Pointe Group (NYSE:...
Meyers Research Launches Monthly New Home Pending Sales Index Beginning with October 2019
Steady increases reveal positive signs for the wider economy COSTA MESA, Calif., November 22, 2019 — Today Meyers Research, the housing industry’s foremost advisors, launched the inaugural New...
Urban Land Institute’s Greenprint Center Releases Report on Embodied Carbon
WASHINGTON (November 19, 2019) – The Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance has released a new report, Embodied Carbon in Buildings Materials for Real...
USGBC-LA Announces Program to Help Construction Industry Put California’s “Buy Clean” Policy into Action
US Green Building Council-L.A. Announces Program to Help Construction Industry and Tradespeople Put California’s “Buy Clean” Policy into Action LOS ANGELES (November 19, 2019) — Specifying...
The New Home Company Announces Major Milestones at Russell Ranch in Folsom, California
NEW HOME brings national award-winning approach to planning and design to highly anticipated master-planned community; announces builders of the initial residential...
Two Forces Re-shaped Housing Affordability in 2019, According to First American Real House Price Index
You buy what you can afford to pay per month, says Chief Economist Mark Fleming SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a leading global provider of...
LAST CALL: Vote in Builder.Media's Annual Pubby Awards
The PUBBY AWARDS issue is around the corner. Each year, we seek to recognize exceptional projects and professionals in the homebuilding industry for the past...
New California Energy Building Code Updates
The implementation of these updates will result in savings – both in costs and environmental impact By J. ANDREW MCALLISTER Comfort is an important benefit of energy-efficient homes. Due to...
Redfin Migration Report: Phoenix, Atlanta, Sacramento, Las Vegas and Austin Continue to Attract Thousands of Homebuyers From Pricey, High-Tax Metros
Phoenix's Arcadia, Sacramento's River Park, and Atlanta's Buckhead are the most popular neighborhoods for transplants SEATTLE – (NASDAQ: RDFN) – Twenty-five percent of home searchers...
VOTE NOW for Builder.Media's Annual Pubby Awards!
PUBBY AWARDS - NOMINATE NOW! Newport Beach, Calif. –– It's that time of the year! Builder.Media's annual Pubby Awards are around the corner. These awards recognize the best in...
Raken Enhances Jobsite Safety and Efficiency With Launch of Toolbox Talks
Leading construction field app's latest feature streamlines toolbox talks for superintendents and safety managers SAN DIEGO – June 19, 2019 – Raken, the top-rated mobile field management...
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Single-Family Construction Continues to Make Steady Gains in October
WASHINGTON - Total housing starts increased 3.8 percent in October to a seasonally...
November 19th, 2019
55+ Housing Market Ticks Back Up to Record High
WASHINGTON – Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market rose one point...
October 31st, 2019
New Home Building Geography Index Shows Single-Family Growth Limited to Exurbs
WASHINGTON, May 28 - In a sign that housing affordability is becoming a growing issue...
May 28th, 2019
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Data points show strength in housing market, experts say
Dr. Frank Nothaft, Chief Economist at CoreLogic shares predictions for 2020 real estate… Read More Fox2... December 5th, 2019Millennials Will Propel the U.S. Housing Market in 2020
Buyers ages 22-39 will keep demand robust, and older millennials may seek suburban… Read More Mansion... December 5th, 201912/6: MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
November planned job cuts fell 11.3 percent from October and 16.0 percent year-on-year Job cuts announced by U.S.-based employers fell to 44,569... December 5th, 2019How a new city-backed program will help Chicago developers go green
It could play a vital role in increasing sustainability while boosting economic development… Read More Curbed... December 5th, 2019Local 'Green' Architect To Feature At LB Sierra Club Meet Tonight
Green building must take into account the larger picture, including density, public transit, and… Read... December 5th, 20195 new home design trends we’ll be seeing in 2020
2019 has seen awareness around sustainable materials substantially, so expect to find biomaterials… Read More Better Homes and... December 5th, 2019“Gentle” density can save our neighborhoods
The Minneapolis plan aimed to reduce segregation and improve affordability through zoning… Read More Greater Greater... December 5th, 2019Most U.S. Home Building Primarily in Millennial Areas in 2019
Millennial counties include major metros like Seattle as well as more rural counties in Ohio… Read More World Property... December 4th, 2019New energy-efficient homes to open in Glendale community
KB Home recently announced the grand opening of the energy-efficient Northern Ridge Estates… Read More The Glendale... December 4th, 201912/5: MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
November private sector job growth fell sharply, mostly due to loss in manufacturing sector ADP: Private sector employment fell sharply to... December 4th, 2019IFC report explains how to unlock green buildings investments
The report shows green building represents massive job creation and investment opportunities… Read... December 4th, 20192019 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo Explores How Green Building Supports Social Equity, Resiliency and Mitigating Climate Change
Greenbuild 2020 is scheduled for Nov. 3 – 6 in San Diego… Read... December 4th, 2019More Trending News
The debate over open floor plans rages on
Unlike millennials, older consumers seem to be growing tired of the open floor plan… Read... December 4th, 2019The Promise Of Opportunity Zones Is In Reach
The Sorenson Impact Center is analyzing results; a new list will announce winners… Read... December 4th, 2019These housing markets will feel the biggest impact from the ‘Silver Tsunami’
Between 2017 and 2027, 920,000 homes will be released into the market each year by people aged 60 or older… Read More... December 2nd, 2019The Impact of Refinances on the Market
While there has been a lag in the housing market’s response to lower rates, real estate volumes have clearly shifted into a higher gear… Read... December 2nd, 201912/3: MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
October construction spending slips 0.8 percent from September, up 1.1 percent year-on-year Construction spending during October 2019 was... December 2nd, 2019NAHB Urges Congress to Back Green Building Initiatives
The National Association of Home Builders wants to work as a partner with officials to encourage energy efficiency… Read More Kitchen &... December 2nd, 2019How your home’s design can improve your health
Poor spatial design can have surprisingly negative impacts on health and well-being… Read More The Washington... December 2nd, 2019After years of debate, this Ferguson Township development is making headway
Toll Brothers’ new luxury student housing project is progressing, with some units expected to be completed in the spring… Read More Centre... December 2nd, 2019Housing market comeback heats up
New home sales in October were the best since 2007, based on Commerce Department data, and building permits rose the most in 12 years… Read More... November 27th, 2019Zillow says housing market will open up after “Silver Tsunami”
Zillow says it expects Boomers to open the housing market back up over the next two decades… Read More... November 27th, 201911/29: MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
October pending home sales dip 1.7 percent from September but up 4.4 percent year-on-year The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) fell 1.7% to 106.7... November 27th, 2019Raising the living standard in cities requires us to build better
Sustainable buildings go beyond reducing energy and water consumption… Read More Smart Cities... November 27th, 2019No Tweets available. Login as Admin to see more details.
