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GFP Real Estate and Its Tenants Raise More Than $200,000 to Support Ukrainian Refugees
GFP Real Estate is pleased to announce that its "Support Ukraine in Crisis" campaign raised more than $200,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Ukraine.
Hapi Homes Donates 10 Fully Furnished Homes to the City of Odesa and The...
Hapi Homes LLC, a provider of prefabricated tiny homes, is pleased to announce it has donated 10 two-bedroom homes to the Ukrainian Red Cross and the City of Odesa, Ukraine. The fully
RESO to Anchor Global Real Estate Standards Forum in Paris
Industry leaders who shape practice and policy in more than 32 countries will be in attendance at the International MLS Forum: Global Real Estate Standards at Pullman Montparnasse in Paris
Biden-Harris Administration Delivers More Than $167 Million in Grid Resilience Formula Grants to States...
President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Provides 8th Round of Funding to 11 States, 2 Territories, and 20 Tribal Nations to
Pending Home Sales Tumbled 7.1% in August
Pending home sales slid 7.1% in August, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four U.S. regions posted monthly losses and year-over-year declines in transactions. "Mortgage rates have been rising above 7% since August
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 223 OF 358 METRO AREAS BETWEEN AUGUST 2022 AND AUGUST...
Dallas-Plano-Irving, Texas, and Baton Rouge, La. Register the Largest Number and Percent of Job Gains; Houston-The
Navigating the Texas Housing Market: A Post-Pandemic Outlook
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions to the global economy, and the housing market is no exception. As we strive to gain a sense of stability, it is crucial for potential homebuyers and sellers to adapt and learn the emerging trends.
HUD Grants $2 Million to Advance Research Efforts Tackling Homelessness
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a combined $1.4 million to Northern Arizona University and New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine
Berlin Real Estate Market Decline
Residential property prices in Berlin Real Estate have experienced their most significant drop since data collection began in 2000, and this trend extends to other international homes as well. Larger cities, in particular, have witnessed more severe declines.
Costa Announces Nearly $202 Million to Advance California’s High-Speed Rail Project
Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced a nearly $202 million federal grant through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program made possible through the
Senior Home Equity Levels Rebound to $12.7 Trillion in Q2
Homeowners 62 and older saw their housing wealth increase by $820 billion in the second quarter of 2023 to $12.69 trillion, according to the latest quarterly release of the NRMLA/RiskSpan Reverse Mortgage Market Index.
Rebuilding? Check First with Local Authorities About Permits
FDEM’s Office of Floodplain Management and FEMA remind residents planning to make repairs or rebuild after Hurricane Idalia to consult with their community’s building or planning
Courtney, Blumenthal, Beatty Introduce Legislation to Address Mold Problems at Branford Manor, Improve Housing...
In the wake of ongoing mold problems at Branford Manor Apartments in Groton, CT, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02)
MBA Opens Doors Foundation Kicks Off 2024 Fundraising Season with Nearly $2.7 Million in...
The MBA Opens Doors Foundation (Opens Doors) today announced it received $2,684,526 in corporate and individual donations during its Annual Appeal fundraising campaign to kick
Secretaries of Education, Agriculture Call on Governors to Equitably Fund Land-Grant HBCUs
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack today sent letters to 16 governors emphasizing the over $12 billion disparity in funding between
What is Unique About Bangkok ?
Bangkok, the lively capital of Thailand, is a city that consistently mixes tradition and modernity, making an interesting and spellbinding metropolitan experience. Many things make Bangkok so special. Read and learn how to have fun in Bangkok.
SENATE DEMOCRATS BACK BIDEN ADMINISTRATION’S GOVERNMENTWIDE SOCIAL COST OF CARBON DIRECTIVE
Senate Democrats are lauding the Biden Administration’s historic decision to begin requiring use of a social cost of carbon across
Housing Starts Lower on Rising Mortgage Rates
Higher mortgage rates averaging above 7% put a damper on single-family production in August, as builders also continue to face supply-side challenges in the form of elevated construction costs, a lack of skilled labor and a shortage of buildable lots.
DeGette, Johnston announce $2.5 million grant to address youth homelessness
U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced that Denver is set to receive $2,580,526 to address youth homelessness. The funding is awarded through the U.S.
California Protects Greater Joshua Tree Landscape from Contentious Project with New Legislation
The California State Legislature has advanced historic energy procurement legislation (AB 1373) that takes a strong stance against the contentious Eagle Crest Pumped Storage Energy Project proposed near Joshua Tree National Park.
Hurricane Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Glynn County
The State of Georgia and FEMA have opened aDisaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Glynn County to serve Hurricane Idalia survivors from Cook, Glynn and Lowndes counties. DRCs are dedicated
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GFP Real Estate and Its Tenants Raise More Than $200,000 to Support Ukrainian Refugees
GFP Real Estate is pleased to announce that its "Support Ukraine in Crisis" campaign raised more than $200,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Ukraine.
RESO to Anchor Global Real Estate Standards Forum in Paris
Industry leaders who shape practice and policy in more than 32 countries will be in attendance at the International MLS Forum: Global Real Estate Standards at Pullman Montparnasse in Paris
Biden-Harris Administration Delivers More Than $167 Million in Grid Resilience Formula Grants to States...
President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Provides 8th Round of Funding to 11 States, 2 Territories, and 20 Tribal Nations to
Pending Home Sales Tumbled 7.1% in August
Pending home sales slid 7.1% in August, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four U.S. regions posted monthly losses and year-over-year declines in transactions. "Mortgage rates have been rising above 7% since August
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 223 OF 358 METRO AREAS BETWEEN AUGUST 2022 AND AUGUST...
Dallas-Plano-Irving, Texas, and Baton Rouge, La. Register the Largest Number and Percent of Job Gains; Houston-The
Navigating the Texas Housing Market: A Post-Pandemic Outlook
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions to the global economy, and the housing market is no exception. As we strive to gain a sense of stability, it is crucial for potential homebuyers and sellers to adapt and learn the emerging trends.
HUD Grants $2 Million to Advance Research Efforts Tackling Homelessness
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a combined $1.4 million to Northern Arizona University and New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine
Berlin Real Estate Market Decline
Residential property prices in Berlin Real Estate have experienced their most significant drop since data collection began in 2000, and this trend extends to other international homes as well. Larger cities, in particular, have witnessed more severe declines.
Costa Announces Nearly $202 Million to Advance California’s High-Speed Rail Project
Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced a nearly $202 million federal grant through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program made possible through the
Senior Home Equity Levels Rebound to $12.7 Trillion in Q2
Homeowners 62 and older saw their housing wealth increase by $820 billion in the second quarter of 2023 to $12.69 trillion, according to the latest quarterly release of the NRMLA/RiskSpan Reverse Mortgage Market Index.
Rebuilding? Check First with Local Authorities About Permits
FDEM’s Office of Floodplain Management and FEMA remind residents planning to make repairs or rebuild after Hurricane Idalia to consult with their community’s building or planning
Courtney, Blumenthal, Beatty Introduce Legislation to Address Mold Problems at Branford Manor, Improve Housing...
In the wake of ongoing mold problems at Branford Manor Apartments in Groton, CT, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02)
MBA Opens Doors Foundation Kicks Off 2024 Fundraising Season with Nearly $2.7 Million in...
The MBA Opens Doors Foundation (Opens Doors) today announced it received $2,684,526 in corporate and individual donations during its Annual Appeal fundraising campaign to kick
Secretaries of Education, Agriculture Call on Governors to Equitably Fund Land-Grant HBCUs
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack today sent letters to 16 governors emphasizing the over $12 billion disparity in funding between
What is Unique About Bangkok ?
Bangkok, the lively capital of Thailand, is a city that consistently mixes tradition and modernity, making an interesting and spellbinding metropolitan experience. Many things make Bangkok so special. Read and learn how to have fun in Bangkok.
SENATE DEMOCRATS BACK BIDEN ADMINISTRATION’S GOVERNMENTWIDE SOCIAL COST OF CARBON DIRECTIVE
Senate Democrats are lauding the Biden Administration’s historic decision to begin requiring use of a social cost of carbon across
Housing Starts Lower on Rising Mortgage Rates
Higher mortgage rates averaging above 7% put a damper on single-family production in August, as builders also continue to face supply-side challenges in the form of elevated construction costs, a lack of skilled labor and a shortage of buildable lots.
DeGette, Johnston announce $2.5 million grant to address youth homelessness
U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced that Denver is set to receive $2,580,526 to address youth homelessness. The funding is awarded through the U.S.
California Protects Greater Joshua Tree Landscape from Contentious Project with New Legislation
The California State Legislature has advanced historic energy procurement legislation (AB 1373) that takes a strong stance against the contentious Eagle Crest Pumped Storage Energy Project proposed near Joshua Tree National Park.
Hurricane Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Glynn County
The State of Georgia and FEMA have opened aDisaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Glynn County to serve Hurricane Idalia survivors from Cook, Glynn and Lowndes counties. DRCs are dedicated
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President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Disaster Declaration for Texas
FEMA announced federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Hanna from July 25, 2020, and continuing
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Numbers Fire
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of Nevada in combating the Numbers Fire burning in Douglas County.
How Much Does It Cost To Start An LLC In Texas?
In the process of setting up your Texas LLC, you'll be faced with quite a few expenses. Some of these are required by legislation, and others are just recommended. We'll cover the costs of setting up an LLC in Texas and also provide you with the informatio
5 Benefits Of Using A Registered Agent In Texas
The services of a registration agent began as part of due process in the US Constitution. A lawsuit includes the legal right to be notified of claims or other legal matters. Here are some brief things that will help explain what a Registered Agent Service In Texas
Avoid TV Tip-Over Incidents During Super Bowl LIV with Safety Tips
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is alerting consumers about the dangers of television (TV) tip-over hazards. Millions of New Yorkers will watch the Super Bowl this Sunday either on TVs at home or at parties with friends. DCP is taking this TV-focused occasion to remind consumers of critical TV safety tips.
Brand-New Single-Tenant Starbucks Drive-Thru Trades in Fresno, Calif. for $1,345 PSF
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property sales, announced today that the firm has completed the sale of a brand-new, single-tenant Starbucks
Rosenberg family home for the holidays – and prepared for future hurricanes
A Houston-area mom is sharing her Hurricane Harvey recovery story this holiday season, along with the importance of always being prepared for flood events.
5 Cities in Florida: Which One Makes for the Best Real Estate Investment Opportunity...
Fast-growing Florida has been a favorite of real estate investors for many years. With so much interest having been focused on the state, though, investors need to take care to seek the best available opportunities.
WALTER J. MAHONEY STATE OFFICE BUILDING TO BE SOLD
Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced that the Senator Walter J. Mahoney State Office Building located at 65 Court Street in Buffalo will be sold at auction in 2020. A work group formed earlier this year made up of City, County, and State officials working with professional real estate consultants CBRE, determined that in the current competitive and robust Buffalo real estate market
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
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SIXTY PERCENT OF FIRMS WORKING ON HIGHWAY UPGRADES EXPERIENCED CARS CRASHING INTO THEIR WORK...
Annual Survey by HCSS and Associated General Contractors of America Finds Drivers and Passengers are at Greater Risk of Injury and Death in Work Zone Crashes As Officials Urge Drivers
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
