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What’s Happening in the News: Late January, 2021
A booming housing market, millennials gaining wealth, and real moves toward net zero by some big players have us feeling better about this year.


What’s Happening in the News: Early January, 2021
In this first news roundup of the year, we’re staying with some of our favorite topics: renovations, millennial home ownership, care for the environment, and innovative housing.


What’s Happening in the News: Late December 2020
Our last post of the year brings a bright outlook on green construction, home ownership for millennials, net zero communities, and affordable electric vehicles.


What’s Happening in the News: Early December 2020
Millennials/Gen Z resolve to do better with personal finances, net zero in the E.U., finding and financing energy efficiency, and the happiest states in the U.S.


What’s Happening in the News: Late November, 2020
This week, we look at how consumers feel about buying a home, vs. how many homes are actually being sold, vs. the affordability of available homes. There’s also a surprising concession from the Fed on climate change, and an encouraging forecast on how we can get to net-zero, fast.


What’s Happening in the News: Early November, 2020
This time around, we talk about Gen Z’s mental health during the pandemic, statistics about moving in the U.S., and affordable green homes.


What’s Happening in the News: Late October 2020
This time around we look at millennials and burnout, progress for net-zero, and the best places to live in the U.S.


What’s Happening in the News: Early October 2020
This week, we look at the state of the housing market, affordability around the country, and a few different ways that green is catching on.


What’s Happening in the News: Late September 2020
Today’s news updates examines the interest rate forecast and the changing landscape of work and home ownership. Plus, we look at some exciting ways innovators are solving problems for people in need of housing.


What’s Happening in the News: Early September, 2020
Whether you’re in the market for a charming fixer-upper, in need of mortgage help, adding solar or smart home technology to your house, or looking to change the world through your investments, there’s something for everyone in today’s roundup!


What’s Happening in the News: Late August 2020
Home listings rise while mortgage rates fall; a peek inside the green building movement; and will millennials ever recover from a second recession?


What’s Happening in The News: Early August 2020
As states, countries, and companies grapple with the goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, we check in with the economy, and take a look at some popular DIY projects.