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Statement from NAHB Chairman Granger MacDonald on Nomination of Alexander Acosta as Labor Secretary
Granger MacDonald, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Kerrville, Texas, today issued the following statement on President Trump’s nomination of Alexander Acosta, current dean of Florida International University College of Law.
Housing Production in January Levels Off After Multifamily Surge
Housing starts returned to trend, dropping 2.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.246 million units, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. Multifamily production fell 10.2 percent to 423,000 units after an unusually high December 2016 reading, whereas single-family starts ticked up 1.9 percent to 823,000 units.
U.S. Companies are Investing in Climate Resilient Infrastructure, the United States Must Also
The U.S. private sector is already learning the lessons from extreme weather caused by climate change. Companies throughout the country are investing billions to protect their infrastructure. Even the oil companies—notorious climate change deniers—are protecting their multibillion-dollar infrastructure assets from rising sea levels, more severe storms and hotter temperatures.
ULI Greenprint Center and Measurabl Collaborate to Drive Sustainable Building Performance
A collaborative effort announced today between the Urban Land Institute Greenprint Center for Building Performance (Greenprint) and Measurabl will improve sustainability and building performance tracking for more than 20,000 commercial buildings covering 3.7 billion square feet around the globe. These properties constitute the collective portfolio of Greenprint members and Measurabl subscribers, who together represent the world’s largest database of sustainability-focused commercial real estate owners and investors
Prepared Remarks of Dave Motley at MBA’s National Mortgage Servicing Conference and Expo 2017
Dave Motley, 2017 Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Chairman-Elect and President of Colonial Savings, F.A. and its divisions -- Colonial National Mortgage and CU Members Mortgage, today delivered the following remarks at MBA's National Mortgage Servicing Conference and Expo 2017 in Grapevine, Texas.
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 3.7 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 10, 2017.
Delinquencies Increase in Fourth Quarter from Ten-Year Lows, Foreclosure Starts Continue Decline in Latest...
The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties increased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.80 percent of all loans outstanding at the end of the fourth quarter of 2016. The delinquency rate was up 28 basis points from the previous quarter, and was three basis points higher than one year ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) National Delinquency Survey.
MBA Appoints Pete Carroll and Andy Crisenbery to MISMO Board of Directors
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), parent corporation of the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO), appointed Pete Carroll, Executive Vice President at Quicken Loans, and Andy Crisenbery, Senior Vice President, Managing Director of eLending Solutions at Black Knight Financial Services, to the MISMO Board of Directors.
January New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 9.2 Percent Year over Year
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for January 2017 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 9.2 percent compared to January 2016. Compared to December 2016, applications increased by 22 percent relative to the previous month. This change does not include any adjustment for typical seasonal patterns.
MBA Statement on Steven Mnuchin Being Confirmed as Treasury Secretary
Statement by MBA President & CEO David Stevens on the U.S. Senate approving the nomination of Steven Mnuchin to run the Department of Treasury
U.S. Solar Market Grows 95% in 2016, Smashes Records
In its biggest year to date, the United States solar market nearly doubled its annual record, topping out at 14,626 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) installed in 2016. This represents a 95 percent increase over 2015’s then record-breaking 7,493 MW. GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) previewed this data in advance of their upcoming U.S. Solar Market Insight report, set to be released on March 9.
Builder Confidence Continues to Settle Back to Sustainable Levels in February
Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes declined two points in February to a level of 65 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Alliance Calls On Congress To Pass “Portman-Shaheen” Efficiency Bill
The Alliance to Save Energy called on Congress to move quickly to pass the bipartisan “Portman-Shaheen” energy efficiency bill (S. 385) after Sens. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced the legislation in the 115th Congress on Wednesday.
American Land Title Association Supports Effort to Improve Real Estate Closing Process
The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance and real estate settlement industry, sent a letter to the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) offering support of efforts to promote the understanding of remote electronic notarizations.
DCHFA Finances Second Affordable Apartment Complex in Ward 8 in 2017
The project is being developed by The Michaels Development Company and CityInterests, LLC. South Capitol Multifamily is also being funded by $23.19 million raised in equity through the syndication of four percent low income housing tax credits in partnership with a $25.14 million loan from the DC Department of Housing and Community Development’s Housing Production Trust Fund.
CONSTRUCTION FIRMS GETTING SQUEEZED BY INCREASING MATERIALS & LABOR COSTS AND SLOWER INCREASES IN...
Construction Officials Caution That Cost of Infrastructure, Other Construction Projects Will Increase if New “Buy America” Provisions, Punitive Tariffs or Limitations on Canadian Lumber Are Put in Place
Alliance To Save Energy Elects New Leaders To Board
The Alliance to Save Energy’s Board of Directors has elected three new members to help lead the organization’s mission of achieving a more energy efficient future. The newly elected directors are
NAR Tech Edge Events Keep Realtors® Apprised of Latest Tools
Technology is transforming how Realtors® conduct business and communicate with clients. Now more than ever, Realtors® know the importance of staying up-to-date with the new and emerging technologies that are essential to the real estate business. To help Realtors® stay well informed of the latest business technology skills and trends changing the real estate industry, the National Association of Realtors® is continuing its one-day technology conference series, NAR Tech Edge.
Statement from NAHB Chairman Granger MacDonald on Steven Mnuchin’s Confirmation as Treasury Secretary
Granger MacDonald, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Kerrville, Texas, today issued the following statement regarding the Senate confirmation of Steven Mnuchin as Secretary of the Treasury
Early-Bird Rate Ends Tomorrow for 2018 Festival’s Building Science Pavilion
The early-bird rate to participate in the USA Science & Engineering Festival’s Building Sciences Pavilion to inspire and engage the next generation of building industry professionals ends tomorrow
