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Opinion: The baby boom wave is cresting

Housing Wire

2030 Transformation: By 2030, all Baby Boomers will have turned 65, traditionally known as retirement age. This sets the stage for the coming Transformational Decade of the 2030s. The next generation of housing will need enlightened new design, how to pay for and support this new age will require intelligent new thinking. •To

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HUD announces new climate policy on energy and water benchmarking, DOE decarbonization partnership

Housing Wire

DOE partnership for decarbonization HUD has also entered into a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the DOE to develop a policy designed to reduce carbon emissions in the building sector, also announcing that it is joining the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy’s United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP).

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How a strategic coalition is fighting homelessness in Dallas

Housing Wire

The voucher program, also referred to as Section 8 , is designed to cover rental costs to ensure very low-income families, the elderly and the disabled can afford housing. That housing gap left unaddressed, according to the report, is projected to increase to a nearly 86,000 units by 2030.

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Underwriter shortage slowing the pace of private-label deals

Housing Wire

Employment of loan officers is projected to show little or no change from 2020 to 2030,” the BLS’ Occupational Outlook for that job category states. Despite limited employment growth, about 25,000 openings for loan officers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. “The

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Driving Toward Vehicle Charging Capabilities for the Home

Will Springer Realtor

Additionally, the Washington Legislature budgeted $103M in public charging infrastructure in 2022 – all while the state passed a law last year that bans the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2030. UL Listed: This important safety designation should never be overlooked.

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Room-By-Room Guide to Eco-Friendly Home Modifications and Renovations

Raleigh Realty

By 2030, solar power could provide up to 13 of the world’s energy. For example, you might implement energy-efficient light fixtures when designing a “glam” room, or as the final touch in a guest bedroom. Solar Panels Solar panels are becoming more common across the United States. million homes.

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8 Sustainability Trends Driving Commercial Real Estate for Earth Day

The Robert Weiler Company

Commercial real estate developers are ensuring that the goal of Earth Day is being met, as evidenced by widespread initiatives in green design and sustainable building. Space Design and Integration When you think of “green” design, you may not consider the layout or function of the interior building space.