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Good News on the Housing Front

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Volume 61, Issue 25, June 21, 2013
 
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This issue's lead story:
Existing-Home Sales Up in May, Even as Prices Rise 
Jun 21, 2013. Sales of existing homes in the United States were up in May and remain well above one year ago. More...
 In The News
 
Electrolux Design Lab Semifinalists Chosen 
Jun 21, 2013. The top 20 semifinalists were chosen in the Electrolux Design Lab 2013 competition. More...

Housing Starts Up 6.8% in May 
Jun 20, 2013. U.S. nationwide housing starts were up 6.8%, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 914,000 units, in May 2013. More...


Builder Confidence Hits 7-Year High Mark 
Jun 19, 2013. U.S. homebuilder confidence was up significantly in June 2013 to reach 52 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). More...

KitchenAid to Launch Home Soda Maker Powered by SodaStream 
Jun 20, 2013. Whirlpool Corp.'s KitchenAid brand is collaborating with SodaStream International to jointly developed a home carbonation system for the KitchenAid portfolio of appliances. More...


Sharp Development Plans Include Home Automation 
Jun 19, 2013. Sharp Corp.'s Chief Technology Officer, speaking at a conference on June 10, 2013, described Sharp's development of several new business areas. More...

Final Rule Published on Microwave Oven Standby Power Efficiency 
Jun 17, 2013. On June 17, 2013, the U.S. Department of Energy published its final rule on energy standards for microwave ovens in standby mode and off mode. More...


Samsung Home Appliances and Renowned Chefs Collaborate on Appliance Design 
Jun 14, 2013. Samsung Electronics Company announced a global culinary initiative known as Samsung Club des Chefs, bringing together chefs from around the world to collaborate with the company on the development of new kitchen appliances.More...

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