Codes + Standards Big banks considering ending lending ties to FHA; could harm low-income borrower The FHA has traditionally been a last-resort mortgage resource for this buyer group.
Codes + Standards Fairfax County, Va., toughens green standards The changes were made to reflect updates to green building rating systems.
Codes + Standards USGS updates National Seismic Hazard Maps Futures analysis indicates 42 of the 50 states could reasonably experience an earthquake in the next 50 years.
Codes + Standards BioCasa_82 in Italy sets high bar on sustainability Aiming for LEED Platinum, the home discharges 60 percent fewer emissions than average buildings.
Codes + Standards Federal Reserve still concerned about housing recovery Chairwoman Yellen notes that mortgage rates have finally begun to fall, dropping .36 percent since last July.
Codes + Standards California’s drought prompts tougher water use rules Restrictions on spraying and even water fountain use could lead to fines up to $500.
Market Data + Trends New-home sales down 8.1 percent in June Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 8.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 406,000 units in June.
Market Data + Trends Remodeler confidence regains momentum The Remodeling Market Index (RMI) rose three points to 56 in the second quarter of 2014, regaining the momentum built in 2013.
Codes + Standards Google moves to advance new standard for home device networks The Internet giant is the latest company to turn its efforts to integrating smart home gadgets.
Codes + Standards Vermont passes law to promote use of heat pumps Provisions of the law include an incentive program to lower the cost of the most efficient cold climate heat pumps.
