Codes + Standards Arizona may impose property taxes on rooftop solar leases A new interpretation of state law could mean an extra $152 a year in taxes on solar panels
Market Data + Trends Economic index shows metro markets continuing on path to normalcy Of the 351 metro markets measured, 300 have seen year-over-year economic gains, according to the NAHB/First American Leading Markets Index (LMI)
Market Data + Trends Survey reveals new versus existing home preferences For the same price as an existing home, 41 percent of Americans would prefer to buy a new home.
Codes + Standards Google, SunPower to create $250 million fund to finance residential solar projects Joint venture will purchase solar panels and lease them at reduced cost
Codes + Standards Homeowners’ behavior critical to energy efficiency of homes Experts say saving energy can be as simple as modifying a motion detector
Codes + Standards New York’s mayor wants to reform Hurricane Sandy reconstruction program Mayor de Blasio wants to begin construction on at least 500 homes by the end of summer
Awards Department Of Energy Selects Winners Of Student Design Competition The winning teams produced market-ready design solutions for zero-energy-ready, high-performance homes that are comfortable and durable.
Codes + Standards Design of resilient coastal home includes prefabricated concrete Other central features include a solar energy system, greywater recycling, wind debris-resilient windows
Codes + Standards California bill would make employers responsible for subcontractors' wages, workers' comp Prime contractors would only be responsible if the subcontractor reneges on their responsibility
Market Data + Trends Housing market dips in March Prices continue to rise while sales drop from February
