Codes + Standards Senate bill would give tax forgiveness on mortgage relief The bipartisan measure would tax forgiveness on loans where principal is reduced.
Codes + Standards Maryland may require mortgage contingency provision on new home sales One builder reportedly made more than $125 million in revenue since 2006 from canceled contracts.
Codes + Standards Financial, technical challenges slow Hawaii’s solar power boom Cloudy weather makes it difficult to maintain reliability on Hawaii’s isolated grids.
Codes + Standards Builders, remodelers can expect fallout from Lumber Liquidators flooring investigation The flooring products allegedly contains unsafe amounts of formaldehyde.
Codes + Standards Construction firms will face closer scrutiny this year on labor laws The Department of Labor will pay special attention to Texas and the southwest.
Codes + Standards World’s first carbon-positive prefab home unveiled in Australia These prefab homes will generate more energy than they use.
Codes + Standards New BHMA/ANSI residential hardware standards published These new additions focus on doors and locks.
Codes + Standards Dept. of Energy set to release new Building Science Translator Industry jargon will make way for everyday language for the average buyer
Housing Zone* UNPUBLISHED Arizona lawmakers warn homeowners about leased rooftop PVs Lawmakers say leasing companies may be overstating the economic benefits of signing a long-term solar lease
Codes + Standards Bay Area town may require solar panels on all new homes Across the bay from San Francisco, solar panels are already standard in this small town
