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FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Local Home Improvement Stores
Disaster survivors affected by the severe storms and floods from Tropical Storm Imelda, can visit local home improvement stores in Houston, Pasadena and Webster for rebuilding tips from mitigation experts.
Builder Confidence Ends Year Strong on Solid Economic Fundamentals
Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes increased five points to 76 in December off an upwardly revised November reading
OCC, FDIC New CRA Reform Proposal Misses the Mark
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced a proposal to reform the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)—the landmark
National Housing Conference calls the Community Reinvestment Act proposal a ‘missed opportunity’ to modernize...
In response to the proposed Community Reinvestment Act rules released today by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
The Home Depot Foundation and Habitat for Humanity partner to support critical home repairs...
As celebrations for the holidays begin and the cold sweeps over the country, many U.S. veterans and their families are struggling to keep their homes maintained with costly repairs
Healthcare Real Estate Developer Meridian Sells New Construction MOB in Modesto, California
Meridian, a full-service real estate developer and owner of medical real estate, is pleased to announce that the company has closed escrow on the sale of its new-construction, 11,250-square-foot outpatient dialysis clinic in Modesto
Charleston South Carolina expected to outpace national real estate market averages through 2025
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) recently identified 10 markets expected to outperform over the next three to five years. In alphabetical order, the markets are
November New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 27.1 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for November 2019 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 27.1 percent compared from a year ago.
Virginia Remodeler Steve Cunningham Named 2019 NAHB Remodeler of the Year
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers is honoring Steve Cunningham, CAPS, CGP, a remodeler from Williamsburg, Va., as the 2019 NAHB Remodeler of the Year.
WHAT IS THE EVICTION PROCESS IN CALIFORNIA?
Eviction is a dirty word for both tenants and the landlords that believe the time has come to remove one or more parties from an apartment. The process anywhere can lead to a strained relationship at best and a bitter acrimonious fight that ends up in the judicial system.
Why You Should List Your Property at Jackson Hole Real Estate
It’s almost the beginning of 2020, and many people are still asking whether or not they should list their properties on Jackson Hole real estate. It’s quite surprising to know that a lot of people are still reluctant to advertise their properties online, knowing how powerful social media is. Gone are the days when a lot of people only relied on print or broadcast media in advertising their properties.
USDA to Make $550 Million in Funding Available in 2020 to Deploy High-Speed Broadband...
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the availability of a second round of $550 million in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Purple Line Corridor Coalition Releases Housing Action Plan to Preserve Affordability along New Light...
Public, private and nonprofit partners seek to ensure housing stability for existing residents and preserve or create at least 17,000 affordable homes along new Purple Line transit corridor
Construction Input Prices Down in November, Says ABC
Construction input prices decreased 0.5% in November and are down 1.1% year over year, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today.
Mayor Bowser Celebrates DC Family of Six Receiving Stable Housing Through Annual “A Home...
Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrated the Gonzalez family as they moved into their permanent home as part of the District’s “A Home for the Holidays” campaign. This celebration marks week three of the Mayor’s 2019-2020 A Home for the Holidays campaign
Ginnie Mae MBS Outstanding Increases to $2.111 Trillion
Ginnie Mae today announced that issuance of its mortgage-backed securities (MBS) totaled $56.09 billion in November, providing financing for more than 216,352 homeowners and renters
RESO Elects 2020 Officers and Directors
The Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) has announced its 2020 Executive Board and the results of its Board of Directors election for five open seats and other board appointments. “RESO is attracting an unmatched pool of business and technology leaders who will help accelerate our vision of a streamlined real estate technology
Best Pictures of Design Plans for Log Home Kits
When someone mentions log cabins I immediately think of thick logs of wood, fresh fallen snow, Christmas shaped pine trees and a fire roaring so big that you end up sweating. But you wrap up with your knitted throw and chunky socks, hands holding that steaming cup
Statement from NAHB Chairman Greg Ugalde on Announcement of USMCA Trade Deal
Greg Ugalde, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Torrington, Conn., issued the following statement after an agreement was reached on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
CAP Announces Formation of the National Advisory Council on Eliminating the Black-White Wealth Gap
For 400 years, structural racism embedded in federal, state, and local policies has produced and maintained a stark wealth gap between Black and white Americans.
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FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Local Home Improvement Stores
Disaster survivors affected by the severe storms and floods from Tropical Storm Imelda, can visit local home improvement stores in Houston, Pasadena and Webster for rebuilding tips from mitigation experts.
Builder Confidence Ends Year Strong on Solid Economic Fundamentals
Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes increased five points to 76 in December off an upwardly revised November reading
OCC, FDIC New CRA Reform Proposal Misses the Mark
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced a proposal to reform the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)—the landmark
National Housing Conference calls the Community Reinvestment Act proposal a ‘missed opportunity’ to modernize...
In response to the proposed Community Reinvestment Act rules released today by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
The Home Depot Foundation and Habitat for Humanity partner to support critical home repairs...
As celebrations for the holidays begin and the cold sweeps over the country, many U.S. veterans and their families are struggling to keep their homes maintained with costly repairs
Healthcare Real Estate Developer Meridian Sells New Construction MOB in Modesto, California
Meridian, a full-service real estate developer and owner of medical real estate, is pleased to announce that the company has closed escrow on the sale of its new-construction, 11,250-square-foot outpatient dialysis clinic in Modesto
November New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 27.1 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for November 2019 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 27.1 percent compared from a year ago.
Virginia Remodeler Steve Cunningham Named 2019 NAHB Remodeler of the Year
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers is honoring Steve Cunningham, CAPS, CGP, a remodeler from Williamsburg, Va., as the 2019 NAHB Remodeler of the Year.
Why You Should List Your Property at Jackson Hole Real Estate
It’s almost the beginning of 2020, and many people are still asking whether or not they should list their properties on Jackson Hole real estate. It’s quite surprising to know that a lot of people are still reluctant to advertise their properties online, knowing how powerful social media is. Gone are the days when a lot of people only relied on print or broadcast media in advertising their properties.
USDA to Make $550 Million in Funding Available in 2020 to Deploy High-Speed Broadband...
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the availability of a second round of $550 million in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Purple Line Corridor Coalition Releases Housing Action Plan to Preserve Affordability along New Light...
Public, private and nonprofit partners seek to ensure housing stability for existing residents and preserve or create at least 17,000 affordable homes along new Purple Line transit corridor
Construction Input Prices Down in November, Says ABC
Construction input prices decreased 0.5% in November and are down 1.1% year over year, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today.
Mayor Bowser Celebrates DC Family of Six Receiving Stable Housing Through Annual “A Home...
Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrated the Gonzalez family as they moved into their permanent home as part of the District’s “A Home for the Holidays” campaign. This celebration marks week three of the Mayor’s 2019-2020 A Home for the Holidays campaign
Ginnie Mae MBS Outstanding Increases to $2.111 Trillion
Ginnie Mae today announced that issuance of its mortgage-backed securities (MBS) totaled $56.09 billion in November, providing financing for more than 216,352 homeowners and renters
RESO Elects 2020 Officers and Directors
The Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) has announced its 2020 Executive Board and the results of its Board of Directors election for five open seats and other board appointments. “RESO is attracting an unmatched pool of business and technology leaders who will help accelerate our vision of a streamlined real estate technology
Best Pictures of Design Plans for Log Home Kits
When someone mentions log cabins I immediately think of thick logs of wood, fresh fallen snow, Christmas shaped pine trees and a fire roaring so big that you end up sweating. But you wrap up with your knitted throw and chunky socks, hands holding that steaming cup
Statement from NAHB Chairman Greg Ugalde on Announcement of USMCA Trade Deal
Greg Ugalde, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Torrington, Conn., issued the following statement after an agreement was reached on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
CAP Announces Formation of the National Advisory Council on Eliminating the Black-White Wealth Gap
For 400 years, structural racism embedded in federal, state, and local policies has produced and maintained a stark wealth gap between Black and white Americans.
NAR Identifies 10 Markets Expected to Outperform Over the Next Three to Five Years
The National Association of Realtors® identified 10 markets expected to outperform over the next three to five years. In alphabetical order, the markets are
Expect Continued Economic Growth, Slower Real Estate Price Gains and Small Chance for Recession...
A group of top economists arrived at a consensus 2020 economic and real estate forecast today at the National Association of Realtors®’ first-ever Real Estate Forecast Summit.
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Charleston South Carolina expected to outpace national real estate market averages through 2025
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) recently identified 10 markets expected to outperform over the next three to five years. In alphabetical order, the markets are
WHAT IS THE EVICTION PROCESS IN CALIFORNIA?
Eviction is a dirty word for both tenants and the landlords that believe the time has come to remove one or more parties from an apartment. The process anywhere can lead to a strained relationship at best and a bitter acrimonious fight that ends up in the judicial system.
FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Local Home Improvement Stores
Disaster survivors affected by the severe storms and floods from Tropical Storm Imelda, can visit local home improvement stores in Katy, Houston and Spring from Monday, Dec. 9, to Saturday
Florida Tops ABC’s Annual Merit Shop Scorecard State Ranking for Second Year in a...
Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2019 Merit Shop Scorecard today, an annual ranking based on state policies and programs that encourage workforce development, career and technical education
Top 4 Places to Buy a Second Home in the US
There are about 7.4 million homes owned as a second home in the United States. For many people, their second home is a vacation home. This gives them a chance to get away and break routine while also having all of the comforts of being in their own home.
Ribbon Cutting Celebrating New Affordable Apartments in the Bronx for Low-Income Families and Domestic...
New Destiny was joined by supporters and colleagues to celebrate the opening of its newly constructed service-enriched affordable housing project - The Jennings - located in the Crotona Park East
HUD AWARDS $1.5 MILLION TO PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO ASSIST YOUNG PEOPLE AGING OUT...
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today awarded $1.5 million to nearly a dozen housing authorities to assist young people aging out
BLM NAMES VETERAN LAND MANAGER TO LEAD CALIFORNIA STATE OFFICE
The Bureau of Land Management today announced that Karen Mouritsen has been named the new California State Director—a key leadership position based in Sacramento. As State Director, Mouritsen will direct a team that manages lands encompassing 15% of the Golden State’s total land mass
California Real Estate Developer Convicted of Making Conduit Contributions in Two U.S. Congressional Campaigns
Today, a federal jury found an Oakland-area real estate developer guilty for funneling tens of thousands of dollars through straw donors into two consecutive congressional campaigns
NYS OASAS ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW RECOVERY CENTER IN NEW YORK CITY
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) today announced the opening of the new JLC Recovery and Wellness Center in New York City. JLC is operated by Exponents Inc. and provides free help and support services for people affected by addiction and for their families.
Robust U.S economy not a boost for black homeownership
In spite of a robust U.S. economy, a strong employment rate, and steadily increasing 401(k) plan earnings, Black homeownership rates continue to drop. Drawing from the 2019 release of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers
Share Secretary Bernhardt Inspects Key Water and Power Facility in Western Colorado
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt inspected a key piece of national water infrastructure at Morrow Point Dam, located on the Gunnison...
Laura Derrick named 2019 South Carolina REALTOR® of the Year
South Carolina REALTOR® (SCR) member, past president and Realtor® at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Columbia, was named the association’s 2019 REALTOR® of the Year at its annual conference at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston on September 11, 2019.
Impacted by Recent Flooding, Tornadoes and Severe Storms? Here’s How to Apply for FEMA...
Mississippi households in eight counties impacted by the storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding beginning on February 22 and continuing to March 29, 2019 are eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance to help
The Wizards of OZ: A Discussion about Opportunity Zone Investment
Last week CREW Miami (Commercial Real Estate Women) held its September lunch program, The Wizards of OZ hosting a panel of experts who discussed and answered questions about recent Opportunity Zone transactions
August Housing Stats for DC and Montgomery County
GCAAR is pleased to present its market information through a partnership with ShowingTime RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI). Look to GCAAR as your source for comprehensive market data on the Washington, DC metro area market.
5 Popular Spots To Visit in Riverside, California.
If you're in California, you need to visit Riverside. Here's why.
The largest city in the area of California known as the 'Inland Empire,' Riverside is a popular destination for people looking to escape the big city life of Los Angeles. Some sixty miles east, Riverside features beautiful architecture, a vibrant downtown area, and stunning views from its many mountain hikes
FEMA Awards Lake County More Than $2.2 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses
FEMA has approved $2,202,339 for the State of Florida to help Lake County defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program. FEMA funds will reimburse the county for the collection, reduction, disposal and site management of debris within Lake County between Sept. 18
Justice Department Resolves Claims that California Loan Modification Service Providers Discriminated Against Hispanic Homeowners...
The Department of Justice today announced a series of settlements to resolve allegations that several California-based mortgage loan modification service providers engaged in national origin discrimination in violation of the federal Fair Housing Act
San Diego Lawsuits Challenge Sprawl Development in High-risk Fire Zone
Conservation organizations sued San Diego County today for approving Otay Ranch Village 14, a sprawl development that will pave over hundreds of acres of habitat for golden eagles and other imperiled wildlife and build new homes in one of California’s most dangerously fire-prone areas.
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New Home Sales Decline in May
Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 7.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 626,000 units in May, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
$17+ Million in Grants Will Help States, Local Communities Keep Waters Clean, Economies Thriving
Water-loving outdoor recreationists and local communities in 27 states will have additional resources to help boaters keep America’s waters clean, thanks to more than $17 million in Clean Vessel Act program grants from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Port Aransas ready for return of summer tourism
Texas SandFest drew a record 35,000 people April 26-28, encouraging business owners that Port Aransas is on its way to recovery. With nearly all the city’s retailers and restaurants re-opened, residents are beginning to feel like things are getting back to normal.
OJO Labs: Five Months, Eight Major Awards
OJO Labs, a leading-edge technology company on a mission to empower consumer decision-making through its conversational AI assistant, OJO, won the highly coveted 2019 A-List Award among mid-sized companies from the Austin Chamber of Commerce in partnership with SXSW
Should I Rent Out my Property on Airbnb?
Listing property on Airbnb has become a popular way to make extra money, meet new people, and provide some freedom, but there are a few key things to think about when you are considering listing your property. It is key to know what you’re getting yourself into.
The Rockefeller Foundation Launches $5.5 Million Opportunity Zone Community Capacity Building Initiative for Select...
The Rockefeller Foundation today announced an initiative to help U.S. cities attract responsible private investment in economically-distressed communities through Opportunity Zones created in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This effort will help ensure new investment delivers sustainable benefits for more than 30 million low-income Americans living in Opportunity Zones
Eden Housing and City of Fremont Celebrate Grand Opening of KTGY-Designed Affordable Senior Housing...
Pauline Weaver Senior Apartments is located in the Warms Springs area of Alameda County and features 90 apartment homes for very low and extremely low-income seniors, near I-880 freeway, BART, shopping, services and other amenities.
VA’s Home Loan Guaranty program notifies Veterans of potential loan fee waivers
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced May 13 that Veterans who qualify for a VA Home Loan funding fee waiver are now being notified in their home loan eligibility certificate and disability compensation award letter.
A Stellar Idea: My Florida Regional MLS Reimagines the Multiple Listing Service
The nation's third-largest Multiple Listing Service, My Florida Regional MLS, will become Stellar MLS on June 4, 2019, in a move that totally reimagines the MLS. Currently serving 58,000 customers
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS TO CO-HOST HUD INNOVATIVE HOUSING SHOWCASE
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today announced the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will co-host the Department's inaugural "Innovative Housing Showcase." The Innovative Housing Showcase will be held on the National Mall June 1-5, 2019
Department of the Interior: Yakima Water Plan Is a “Model” and “Holistic”
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, asked the Department of the Interior about its commitment to the Yakima River Basin during a hearing on the president’s FY 2017 budget request. Deputy Secretary of the Interior Michael Connor agreed with Sen. Cantwell that the Yakima River Basin plan “is a model for the rest of the nation in water management.”
Energy Costs to Cook Thanksgiving Meal Up to 25% Lower in 2015
“Consumers Energy is thankful to be a part of holiday celebrations across the state as warm Thanksgiving memories are being made, and we are committed to providing many more generations of Michigan families with reliable, affordable energy in all seasons,” said Garrick Rochow, Consumers Energy’s vice president and chief customer officer
Agencies Issue Final Rule to Exempt Subset of Higher-Priced Mortgage Loans from Appraisal Requirements
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Six federal financial regulatory agencies today issued a final rule that creates exemptions from certain appraisal requirements for a subset of higher-priced mortgage loans. The exemptions are intended to save borrowers time and money while still ensuring that the loans are financially sound
Department Enters into Consent Order with Equity Loans, LLC and its owners Eduardo Gutierrez...
Atlanta, Georgia - November 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) entered into a Consent Order with Equity Loans, LLC, License Number 23300, located at 1150 Hammond Dr., Building E, Suite 650, Atlanta, Georgia 30328, to resolve allegations pertaining to violations of the Georgia Residential Mortgage Act
