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This Week's Codes And Standards, June 12

A new timber guide has been released, two green building organizations announce a partnership, and Florida launches new code for blower door rating test

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Best Cities for Early Birds and Night Owls

New York and Las Vegas obviously would be on a list for people who are weirdly productive or active in the wee hours, but Cincinnati?...

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Want to Buy a Home? Beware: It’s a Seller’s Market

There are a number of factors--fewer foreclosures, investors holding on to houses for rental income, and owners unable to sell because they...

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America’s Mismatch between Wages and Rental Prices is More Perverse Than Ever

There is not a single state, county, or metro area where a simple two-bedroom rental is affordable for a person working full time at the...

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Arizona Housing Market Finds it Post Recession Pace

Home prices in Arizona may finally have found their way to the values those houses would have been at if there had not been an overheated...

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Is Facebook Chatter Behind the Housing Bubble?

A paper authored by four economists analyzed more than 1,200 Facebook accounts in Los Angeles County. The study noted their interactions...

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The Midwest Will Be the Hottest Retirement Destination

Florida, the Carolinas, and Arizona have been the classic retirement destinations for snowbirds and retirees. But Nebraska is the place to...

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Construction is Ripe for Robots

With a tight supply of labor and flat productivity growth, construction is an industry sector that could see a lot of upside from robotics and automation.

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The Gap Between Wages And Rents Is Growing

Even those with a full-time job are having problems affording rent. According to the Washington Post, full-time workers would need to...

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The Best Cities For Golfers

Though it rains quite often, Portland, Ore., is a great place for those who like to hit the links. SmartAsset ranked the top 25 cities...

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