Housing-Affordability Index Drops to Lowest Level Since 2006 Affordability is likely to get worse in the coming months because home-price growth is expected to exceed income growth. Read More The Wall Street Journal https://www.wsj.com/articles/housing-affordability-index-drops-to-lowest-level-since-2006-11657288800
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Mortgage Rates Tumble Amid Recession Unease
Mortgage Rates Tumble Amid Recession Unease The cooling economy has given summer homebuyers much-needed respite from rising mortgage rates. Read More U.S. News https://money.usnews.com/loans/mortgages/articles/mortgage-market-news-july-7-2022
Read MoreWhy the Fed is Taking a Hammer to the Housing Market
Why the Fed is Taking a Hammer to the Housing Market As the Fed boosts its baseline interest rate range, borrowing costs for consumers and businesses rise along the way. Read More The Hill https://thehill.com/policy/3556681-why-the-fed-is-taking-a-hammer-to-the-housing-market/
Read More7/14/2022 – MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY CPI up 1.3 percent in June and 9.1 percent year-on-year The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 1.3 percent in June on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 1.0 percent in May, and was up 9.1 percent over the last 12 months, the highest annual rate since November 1981. The increase was broad-based, with the indexes for gasoline, shelter, and food being the largest contributors. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.7 percent in June, after…
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration Announces $40 Million to Lower Utility Costs for American Families
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $40 Million to Lower Utility Costs for American Families Community organizations and state agencies will help American families make homes energy efficient and save money Read More U.S. Department of Energy https://www.energy.gov/articles/biden-harris-administration-announces-40-million-lower-utility-costs-american-families
Read MoreGovernor Hochul Announces $104 Million Awarded to 16 Developments Across New York to Provide 864 Affordable Homes
Governor Hochul Announces $104 Million Awarded to 16 Developments Across New York to Provide 864 Affordable Homes All 16 projects are required to meet green building standards as part of Homes and Community Renewal’s efforts to achieve the goals set by the New York State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Read More Governor Kathy Hochul https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-104-million-awarded-16-developments-across-new-york-provide-864
Read MoreU.S. Awards $40M to Make Homes More Energy Efficient
U.S. Awards $40M to Make Homes More Energy Efficient The funding from the Weatherization Assistance Programme has been granted to 21 organizations and five state agencies to repair, electrify and weatherise homes and help save families money on their energy bills Read More Energy Live News https://www.energylivenews.com/2022/07/11/us-awards-40m-to-make-homes-more-energy-efficient/
Read MoreThe Woodlands Becomes World’s Largest Master Planned Community to Achieve Leed Precertification
The Woodlands Becomes World’s Largest Master Planned Community to Achieve Leed Precertification The Howard Hughes Corporation announced that two of its award-winning master planned communities have earned LEED precertification by the U.S. Green Building Council, becoming the first… Read More PR Newswire https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-woodlands-becomes-worlds-largest-master-planned-community-to-achieve-leed-precertification-301584393.html
Read MoreDOE Funds Toledo Project to Expand Clean Energy Industry
DOE Funds Toledo Project to Expand Clean Energy Industry The DOE awarded more than $1.9 million to focus on weatherizing homes in historically disadvantaged communities. Read More 13 ABC https://www.13abc.com/2022/07/08/doe-funds-toledo-project-expand-clean-energy-industry/
Read MoreCarbon Dioxide Emissions From Cement Have Doubled
Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Cement Have Doubled While nations worldwide have been making pledges to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and have made some progress in decarbonizing energy and transportation, one source of emissions just keeps growing: cement. Read More Treehugger https://www.treehugger.com/carbon-dioxide-emissions-cement-doubled-in-20-years-5525653
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