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Fed Signals Possible End of Tightening Cycle

NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz wrote the following in the most recent Eye on the Economy newsletter. The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee raised the federal funds target rate by 25 basis points at the conclusion of its May meeting. Although the communication from the Fed did not explicitly indicate that it is done tightening, language used …

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6 Questions to Ask When Considering an Outdoor Kitchen

Considering adding an outdoor kitchen to your backyard? You’re not alone. Recent trends indicate that installing an outdoor kitchen is one of the most popular projects among homeowners in the past several years. With many people staying home more often, making outdoor living spaces fun, inviting, and pleasant tops the list of wants in many …

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What’s a Home Energy Audit, and Do I Need One?

Today’s homeowners are more concerned than ever about lowering energy usage. PNAS (the Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences journal) reports that about 20% of the United State’s greenhouse gas emissions come from the heating, cooling, and powering of households. For those who are concerned about caring for the environment, lowering household energy usage is …

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