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ENERGY STAR funded through 2026
The ENERGY STAR program, operated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to receive funding throughout 2026. A…
EEBA Announces 2026 Board of Directors
The Energy and Environment Building Alliance (EEBA) announced their 2026 Board of Directors. Their leadership continues the organization’s mission to…
UCLA studies IAQ after wildfires
About one year after the LA wildfires, researchers at UCLA found that Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) still affects homes either…
Tariffs on Furniture and Kitchen Cabinets Delayed
Projected to take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, the White House announced the delay of tariffs on furniture and kitchen…
The Remodeling Labor Market
The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) released a study on the role immigrant labor plays on the remodeling…
Remodel of the Week: Alder House
SHED Architecture reimagines a 1990s home with passive building techniques and contemporary style. Located in Seattle, Wash., the 2,820-square-foot project planned…
Federal government to potentially ban investor home purchases
Currently, 1 in 3 homes in the U.S. are purchased by investors, leaders in the federal government are looking to…
2025 ended with the lowest mortgage rates of the year
Long-term mortgage rates are currently at their lowest level since September 2024. With incremental declines and three rate cuts from…
TPG buys majority stake in Lennar asset
It was announced that TPG Real Estate (TPG) acquired a majority interest in Quarterra, an established developer of multifamily communities…
Wisconsin allocates $484M for water infrastructure
Wisconsin officials announced on January 8, 2026, a $484 million investment for water infrastructure in the state. The allocation of…
