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Opinion: Pass the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act

Housing Wire

The Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (Neighborhood Homes) would begin addressing these challenges by developing or renovating 125,000 affordable homes in economically distressed communities. This cost gap all-too-often prevents the renovation of affordable houses that need a great deal of work.

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AARP reveals proposals for national plan on aging

Housing Wire

population , and the trend that will see 20% of all Americans become at least the age of 65 by 2030. AARP , the interest group advocating for the wellbeing of older Americans, revealed in a policy paper this month its priorities for a national plan on aging that sufficiently recognizes the changing demographics of the U.S.

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Home Depot Foundation invests $10M to assist veterans with aging in place

Housing Wire

Research also indicates that homelessness among individuals aged 65 and older will reach its peak by 2030, with veterans being disproportionately affected compared to the general population. While veteran homelessness has decreased by 55% over the past decade, it began to rise again in 2023.”

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

Raleigh Realty

Just like a garage or a carport, environmental home renovations help to improve home value. By 2030, solar power could provide up to 13 of the world’s energy. Eco-friendly certifications indicate brands that share your passion for environmentally friendly renovation. million homes. Environmental Protection Agency.

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8 Sustainability Trends Driving Commercial Real Estate for Earth Day

The Robert Weiler Company

Upgrades to existing buildings brought an even bigger reduction in operating costs globally, with green renovations at 11.5% Construction of new green buildings and green renovation or retrofit projects increase the asset value of buildings by upwards of 9%. reduction in operating costs in the first year and a 16.9%

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Top 5 Commercial Real Estate Trends in BC

D Fritz Appraisals

A few of the incentives and programs leading the way when it comes to cleaner building include: BC Energy Step Code – The BC Building Code requires a 20% energy efficiency improvement for most new builds in BC Vancouver’s Zero Emissions Building Plan (ZEB) – A plan to transition to zero-emission new construction by 2030 BC Hydro’s Power (..)

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How New Hampshire is looking to alleviate its housing crisis

Housing Wire

Based on the states estimated population growth, nearly 60,000 more housing units are needed between 2020 and 2030, while nearly 90,000 units are needed between 2020 and 2040. This is based on an estimate that some 52,500 households will be added between 2020 and 2030, or roughly 74,400 between 2020 and 2040.

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