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Floating house prototypes designed to cope with sea level rise
Recent floating home prototypes have emerged in the U.K., Spain, and Nigeria.
Cost And Competition Worry Homebuyers Most
Affordability has been the main worry for a while, but competition is a relatively recent concern among homebuyers
Resilient Construction
Federal agencies boost standards for more resilient construction
HUD, FEMA, GSA, Army Corps of Engineers make policy changes.
Miami Beach requires developers to meet green standards or pay a fee
The legislation is linked to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with the city highly vulnerable to rising sea levels due to climate change.
These Zip Codes Offer Affordability And Great Public Schools
Paying less doesn’t always mean receiving less, especially in the case of these affordable neighborhoods and their public schools
Building boom prompts communities to turn to third-party building inspectors
The median delay for a single-family home permit was seven months in 2015. In some states, builders could expect holdups of six to eight months.
U.S Housing Markets That Are Slowing Down And Speeding Up
Although still among the fastest-moving housing markets in the country, California cities may finally be showing signs of cooling off
North Carolina Utilities Commission rejects test case of third-party solar power sales
The commission ruled that a group called NC WARN cannot sell electricity directly to customers.
More Young Americans Are Living With Mom And Dad Than With Romantic Partners
The current share of young Americans who are still living at home with their parents has not been seen in over a century.
Which U.S. Housing Markets Are Slowing Down? Which Are Speeding Up?
California’s cooling trend continues while Seattle sizzles, and more