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Construction Input Prices Unchanged in October, Says ABC
Construction input prices remained unchanged on a monthly basis in October but are down 2.2% year-over-year, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today.
Construction Employment Increases In 41 States And D.c. From October 2018 To October 2019,...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - RealEstateRama - Texas and Nevada Have Biggest Number and Percent of Annual Job Gains, Louisiana Has Largest Losses; Florida, Montana, Rhode Island...
Nonprofit developer CPDC, Enterprise, and Bank of America team up with government and for-profit...
Washington, D.C.’s affordable housing industry is well known for collaborative financing projects. However, the latest preservation project at Randle Hill Apartments
NAR Responds to 12-Year High Capital Reserve Ratio in FHA Congressional Report
National Association of Realtors® President Vince Malta issued the following statement after the Federal Housing Administration released its 2019 Annual Report to Congress
New York City Residential Eviction Filings Decline
The NYU Furman Center released a brief today showing an overall decline in residential evictions filed in New York City Housing Court between 2010 and 2017.
CMBS Market Plays a Significant Role in Commercial/Multifamily Real Estate Finance
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released a new white paper, Role of CMBS in the Financing of Commercial and Multifamily Real Estate in America
Builder Confidence Holds Firm in November
Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes edged one point lower to 70 in November, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today.
Appraisal Institute Premieres Solar Photovoltaic Seminar
The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, premiered a four-hour classroom seminar on developing the value
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in October
Mortgage credit availability increased in October according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)
NAR Doubles Grant Awards for Realtors® who Transformed Communities through Volunteer Efforts
During its annual convention from November 8-11, the National Association of Realtors® celebrated the Good Neighbor Awards 20th year of the Good Neighbor Awards
Ginnie Mae MBS Outstanding Increases to $2.101 Trillion
Ginnie Mae today announced that issuance of its mortgage-backed securities (MBS) totaled $60.046 billion in October, providing financing for more than 229,000 homeowners and renters
Why Many Cities’ Smart Growth Transportation Strategies Don’t Work
The Center for American Progress released a new issue brief that looks at how many cities’ all-of-the-above strategies ultimately increase dependence on automobiles.
Autodesk and AGC to Provide Construction Industry with Custom-Fitting Safety Harnesses for Women
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration(link is external) (OSHA), falls are the leading cause of private sector worker fatalities in the construction
ABC Elects 2020 National Chair, Executive Committee
Associated Builders and Contractors’ Board of Directors elected Tim Keating, owner and president, R. C. Stevens Construction Co., to serve as the 2020 ABC national chair
Mercy Housing Southeast Receives Financial Support and Tax Credits for Greenville area Affordable Housing
Mercy Housing Southeast announces the award of Low-Income Tax Credits (LIHTC) for a 46-unit affordable housing community in Mauldin, SC. Championed by Bon Secours St. Francis Health
Realtors®’ Expo Identifies Advantages of Real Estate Tech Tools
SAN FRANCISCO (November 10, 2019) – A variety of the latest and most trendy tech tools in real estate were discussed Saturday afternoon as tech savvy...
Jason Schraub named Vice President of Operation HOPE
Operation HOPE today announced the appointment of Jason Schraub as Vice President and member of the senior management group, effective October 8. Schraub has served as Regional Vice President
NAHB Announces Best of 55+ Housing Awards Finalists
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced the finalists for its 2020 Best of 55+ Housing Awards, the premier design and marketing competition for the 55+ housing industry.
ABC Highlights Value of Leading Safety Indicators During OSHA Public Meeting
Associated Builders and Contractors Vice President of Health, Safety, Environment and Workforce Development Greg Sizemore spoke at a Nov. 7 Occupational Health and Safety Administration
Mega-Tents Do Not Solve Homelessness, Or Excuse Sweeps
On Monday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott ignored the voices of countless Austin residents when he ordered the displacement of homeless people living under Texas
