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US new single-family home sales post second straight monthly declineUS new home sales unexpectedly fell in May for the second straight month, hitting a seasonally adjusted annualised rate of 580,000 units, t...
When environmental rules stall housing, not pollutionIndia's environmental clearance process often delays urban housing projects, raising costs and slowing jobs without improving protection. A...
The Trick to Reducing Energy Consumption Without Changing HabitsMany households believe saving energy requires personal discipline. However, studies show homes often waste energy automatically. Upgrading...
$10,000 to build a tiny home? US city offers cash — designs already readyOrlando is offering homeowners up to $10,000 in rebates to build tiny homes, known as ADUs, and rent them as workforce housing. The program...
Two major energy tax credits expire December 31 — Act now to claim up to $3,200 before year-end deadlineTwo major energy tax credits expire December 31: Two valuable federal energy tax credits expire December 31, cutting short savings for home...
Americans, act fast: Big home energy tax credits set to expire in 2026 — here’s how to claim up to $5,000 before time runs outIf you’re thinking about upgrading your home with solar panels, energy-efficient windows, or a new HVAC system, the clock is ticking. Two o...
Rush to save big: 30% battery tax credit ending soon — here’s how to cash in fastSave big with the 30% residential battery tax credit! This federal incentive slashes the cost of home battery storage systems. Act now—inst...
The AI boom can give rooftop solar a new pitchTo overcome these hurdles, the industry needs to innovate by integrating batteries and virtual power plants (VPPs).
Homestay policy may be refurbished to offer incentivesThe government plans to revise the homestay policy, focusing on incentives for hosts and aggregators, transparent regulations, and protecti...
Budget session of Parliament: Nirmala Sitharaman to move Finance Bill for consideration and passing in Lok SabhaFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to propose the Finance Bill for the 2024-2025 financial year in the Lok Sabha. The bill requires...
Millions of Smart Meters to become obsolete as 3G Networks are phased out - Will it impact your phone?Millions of smart meters in the UK are at risk of becoming outdated as certain 2G and 3G phone networks face imminent shutdown. The impendi...
Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage to host meet on heritage economicsAccording to Meera Iyer, convenor, Intach Bengaluru chapter, city’s structural heritage means streets, markets and neighbourhoods, rather t...
Budget 2013: Chidambaram announces inflation-indexed bondsFinance Minister P Chidambaram in his budget 2013 speech announced the intention to introduce inflation-indexed bonds or certificates.
- 6 companies to get $9.9 bn under mortgage program
The recipients are Chase Home Finance, Wells Fargo, GMAC Mortgage, Citigroup, Select Portfolio Servicing and Saxon Mortgage. US mortgage cr...
- US banks see surge in home loans in '09
The Mortgage Bankers Association boosted its forecast for 2009 home-loan originations by $800 billion to $2.78 trillion.
- US financial rescue plan to impose tougher rules: Report
The government would convert preferred shares it received from many financial firms into common stock - effectively swapping debt for equit...
- Bush threatens housing aid veto
President Bush threatened Wednesday to veto Democrats' broad housing rescue package, saying it won't help struggling homeowners.
- High mortgage foreclosure rate has hit broad economy: Bernanke
Bernanke reiterated his call for lenders to forgive portions of mortgages for some struggling homeowners.
- Mortgage crisis to continue: Bernanke
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke called Tuesday for additional action to prevent more distressed homeowners from falling into foreclos...
- US, banks unveil aid for homeowners facing foreclosure
The plan would allow borrowers at immediate risk of losing their homes an opportunity to pause the proceedings to work out payments or refi...