Google Goes to the Market...Chelsea Market That Is
Your Future Home hosts Baker Machado and Hope King discuss the latest news in real estate, interior design and home buying!
Google's parent company Alphabet is close to purchasing the New York City Chelsea Market building for over $2 billion. According to a report from The Real Deal, the tech giant will acquire the 1.2 million square foot office and retail property from Jamestown in about two months.
Plus, in an effort to attract more tenants, some commercial real estate developers are turning to wood as their go-to material for building. Over the past decade more architects, engineers, and developers have explored the use of engineered timber products because of its appeal in creating a warm environment by connecting employees to nature.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding almost $1.7 billion in grants for buying zero- and low-emission buses, with the money going to transit projects in 46 states and territories.
With household expenses rising, going green can save you thousands. Cheddar News spoke with Sara Morrow from Consumer Reports about ways to help people slash their bills with climate-friendly home improvements.
About 61% of people who use the internet are addicted to it, according to research. Cheddar News dove in at a recent meeting for a 12-step program as part of a group called ITAA (Internet Technology Addicts Anonymous). The group ( https://internetaddictsanonymous.org/ ) was formed to help the growing number of tech addicts, with more than 6% of the globe's population now addicted, according to the University of Hong Kong.
The push for clean energy is igniting an interest in electric vehicles but charging EVs continues to be a concern for consumers looking to save. Brian Moody, executive editor with Autotrader, joined Cheddar News to discuss how people can make home-charging more affordable.
