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Millennials Seek Smaller Houses with Home Technology

By Carol Morgan February 1, 2015 0 Comment

Millennials are increasingly flooding the home buying market, leaving many builders and Realtors unsure of how to target this new group of consumers. At a recent International Builders’ Show (IBS) press conference on Millennials’ home trends and preferences, panelists revealed that Millennials are largely focused on finding smaller homes that are equipped with innovative technology. According to NAHB Assistant Vice President[...]

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EPA Strengthens Energy Star Requirements for New Appliances

By Carol Morgan July 14, 2013 0 Comment

  In the market for new appliances? We have some great news! The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has strengthened their Energy Star requirements for refrigerators and freezers, and the new rules will go into effect on September 15, 2014. Why’s this good? Well, the new standards agreed upon by the EPA will mean Energy Star certified refrigerators and freezers will use at[...]

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