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More Than Half of Neighborhoods That 'Have it All' Are in Chicago
'Having it all' for homebuyers means living in an area with affordable homes for sale, highly-rated schools, and an easy commute. Chicago is home…
California, Florida, and Texas Were the Biggest MPC Markets in 2017
The 50 top-selling master-planned communities (MPCs) in the U.S. had more than 28,000 new home sales, surpassing 2016 totals by over 17 percent. …
Expert Forecasts for 2018 Housing Market Trends
Many housing market forecasts for 2018 did not include the impact of the new tax law in their projections. Now, five real estate experts weigh in…
Construction Industry Boom May Be Coming in 2018
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction industry added 30,000 jobs in December 2017, and 210,…
This Week's Codes and Standards, January 8
Multifamily green investment loan program updates, EPA revisions on lead paint standards, and climate gentrification
Labor + Trade Relations
Skilled Labor Is Our Responsibility
A combined effort between key players in the construction industry has created the Skilled Labor Fund to address the labor shortage
Quality Matters
Getting HVAC Right: Consider These Tips When Sizing and Specifying
For a trouble-free heating and cooling system that’s long on comfort, you need to specify the equipment, design the ductwork, and make certain everything is correctly installed
Gerritsen Beach, the Original Levittown
Levittown is often incorrectly credited as the first mass-produced housing community in the nation. Over 20 years earlier, in 1922, builder…
Bio-Mimicry, Earthy Pastels, Tarnish: Top Interior Design Trends for 2018
Bold colors, rich finishes, and a lived-in feel are being cited by experts as some of the biggest trends driving interior design for 2018.
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