Mortgage demand for new homes is down 6.9% in the past year by Jonathan Delozier for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Mortgage applications for new-home purchases fell 6.9% year over year in February, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)’s Builder Application Survey that was released Thursday. Applications edged up 0.3% from January without taking seasonal adjustments into account. “New home purchase activity strengthened in February, in line…

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The growing climate divide by NH Business Review for Zeina Eyceoz

The urgency of climate action is intensifying, yet a stark contrast emerges between the evolving international regulatory landscape and recent U.S. policy reversals. While global players like the European Union (EU) are establishing comprehensive sustainability standards, the U.S. is retreating from climate leadership and creating significant challenges for businesses, particularly…

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The Bottom Line: Allegro MicroSystems, Itaconix and Unitil by NH Business Review for Contributed to NH Business Review

Allegro MicroSystems appoints Mike Doogue as President & CEO Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGM) a global leader in power and sensing semiconductor solutions for motion control and energy-efficient systems based in Manchester, announced the appointment of Mike Doogue as president and CEO and as a member of the board. He…

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Southern construction boom is aiding housing affordability by Jonathan Delozier for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire As the 2025 spring homebuying season begins, the national housing market continues to struggle with supply shortages. But increased activity in residential construction, particularly in the South, is helping to alleviate affordability challenges in certain regions, according to ananalysis from First American Financial Corp. Housing supply has surged in…

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