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Less Than Half of All U.S. Counties are Affordable for Homeownership

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The largest metros where homeownership remains affordable on average are Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Tampa. . Counties deemed unaffordable are those with housing costs exceeding 28% of the average household income.

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Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency

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Extensive use of low-VOC and low-formaldehyde materials throughout the home’s interior, three separate energy recovery ventilator systems with high-efficiency filters, and meticulous installation and commissioning of a 10-zone air source heat pump system helped the home earn EPA Indoor airPLUS certification. .

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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

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The plan, announced July 2012, designates 17 solar energy zones totaling about 285,000 acres of public lands as priority areas for utility-scale solar development. New Mexico’s only solar energy zone under the proposal is the Afton zone, which totals about 30,000 acres in the Las Crucs/Dona Ana County area.

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Fifth Avenue: A Top 10 Great Street For 2012

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APA singled out Fifth Avenue for its wealth of historic buildings and districts; vast array of commercial, retail, residential, religious, recreational and cultural uses; and reliance on planning and zoning to guide growth. Several of Fifth Avenue’s historic residences eventually were converted to museums.

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Fifth Avenue: A Top 10 Great Street For 2012

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APA singled out Fifth Avenue for its wealth of historic buildings and districts; vast array of commercial, retail, residential, religious, recreational and cultural uses; and reliance on planning and zoning to guide growth. Several of Fifth Avenue’s historic residences eventually were converted to museums.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Andrew Gotlieb , 34, Business Development Director, Keystate Homes & Development, Cleveland. Justin Thompson , 39, Regional Partner, Ontario and Ohio, Alair Homes, Toronto and Cleveland. Cleveland. . Off the Clock • Exploring Cleveland parks with his dog • Learning Hebrew. Andrew Gotlieb, 34. Lindsay Haltom, 39.

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Design Excellence: A Selection of Projects From the 2021 Best in American Living Awards

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The design team faced the challenge of incorporating the community’s protected, natural landscape and dealing with flood zones. Clean lines within the hardscape and on the home’s exterior complement the views into nearby Cleveland National Forest. Some plans have two primary suites, one on each level, with private balconies. .

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