Yearly Archives: 2018
Completion of High Meadow Townhomes Adds 44 Units of Mixed-Income Housing in Bourne
Congressman William R. Keating (D-MA 9th) joined local and state officials and affordable housing supporters for a groundbreaking ceremony to kick-off the third and final phase of a mixed-income housing project that has brought a total of 117 new units to the town of Bourne in less than a decade.
Residents of Florida Panhandle Urged to Document and Protect Property; Plan for High Wind,...
Shutting all interior doors of your home, in addition to protecting all exterior openings, is a simple additional precaution that homeowners can take to reduce storm forces on the roof and protect homes from avoidable hurricane damage, according to research from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS).
EPA Awards Close to $19 Million to Vermont to Support Local Clean Water Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the State of Vermont was awarded a total of $18,966,000 in Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) grants to finance community-based water infrastructure projects, such as upgrades to municipal sewage plants and public drinking water systems.
Federal Court Orders Tax Scheme Promoters to Disgorge $50 Million in Gains From Fraudulent...
A federal court in Salt Lake City, Utah, ordered R. Gregory Shepard and Neldon Johnson and Utah companies RaPower-3 LLC, and International Automated Systems, Inc., to disgorge over $50 million in gross receipts from facilitating and promoting an abusive tax scheme involving false tax deductions and solar energy credits
Community Recovery Resource Center offers services through Saturday
Saturday, October 6 is the last day to apply for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Program (D-SNAP), better known as Disaster Food Stamps, at the Community Recovery Resource Center. The center is located at Independence Mall in the former Sears store, 3500 Oleander Drive in Wilmington.
Construction Industry Adds 23,000 Jobs in September, Says ABC
The U.S. construction industry added 23,000 net new positions in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Single-Tenant Net Lease Retail Cap Rates Rise With Interest Rates
Cap rates for the single-tenant net lease retail sector increased by five basis points in the third quarter to 6.25 percent, reported Boulder Group, Northbrook, Ill.
5 Tips for Using Your Property as a Vacation Rental
Many people are taking advantage of property investment opportunities and seeing a nice return. If you own multiple properties, one great way to see success is to turn them into vacation rentals, especially if you live in popular areas. Getting your home to be vacation rental property is pretty easy to do, but it’s also important you take the right steps and precautions.
EPA Finalizes Nearly $7 Million Plan to Clean Up Lead-Contaminated Soil at Residential Properties...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its plan to clean up lead-contaminated soil at approximately 28 residences that are impacted by the former Flintkote Plant property at the Eighteen Mile Creek Superfund Site, in Lockport, N.Y. As part of a multi-phased, comprehensive cleanup of the Eighteen Mile Creek Site
BLM ANNOUNCES INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AT COPPER BASIN DUNES OHV AREA
The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Lake Havasu Field Office will begin an infrastructure improvement project to enhance recreational use at the Copper Basin Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area in October. The work will include repairing, sealing and striping the parking lot and reconstructing an access road
Deadline Approaches to Submit an Entry for a Beyond Green™ Award
There are only four weeks left to enter those cutting-edge projects and activities for a chance to win a National Institute of Building Sciences 2018 Beyond Green™ High-Performance Building and Community Award.
Hanley Investment Group Arranges Sale of New Single-Tenant Café Rio Restaurant with Drive-Thru
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property sales, has arranged the sale of a brand-new single-tenant Café Rio restaurant, a high-growth, fast-casual Mexican restaurant based in Salt Lake City with over 100 locations.
Palo Alto Housing Names Randy Tsuda President & CEO
Palo Alto Housing (PAH), a leading developer and manager of low- and moderate-income housing in the San Francisco Bay Area, announced today that Randy Tsuda has been named President and Chief Executive Officer. Tsuda is currently the Community Development Director of the City of Mountain View. He will begin at PAH on November 14th.
EPA reaches landmark agreement with Kamehameha Schools to conduct cesspool audit of over 3,000...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Kamehameha Schools (KS) announced a landmark agreement in which KS will audit over 3,000 properties spanning more than 365,000 acres to identify and close large-capacity cesspools (LCCs).
Mortgage Credit Availability Decreased in September
Mortgage credit availability decreased in September according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) which analyzes data from Ellie Mae's AllRegs® Market Clarity® business information tool.
MBA, ACUMA Announce Education and Training Partnership
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) today announced a new education and training partnership that will offer members of ACUMA discounted access to MBA Education products.
Urban Land Institute’s Center for Sustainability and Economic Performance Launches Resilient Design Website
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) announced that its Center for Sustainability and Economic Performance has launched Developing Urban Resilience, a free, easy-to-use portal for members and the public to access resources about real estate development projects showcasing best practices in resilient design.
Freddie Mac Reenters Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Market Via Fund with Enterprise
Freddie Mac announced today it has closed its first Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Fund with Enterprise Community Investment, Inc. and its first equity investment within that fund. The closing marks Freddie’s re-entry to the LIHTC (or Housing Credit) market, which finances the overwhelming majority of the country’s affordable rental housing.
DOE and DHS Co-Chair Oil and Natural Gas Subsector Coordinating Council and Energy Government...
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) co-chaired the last meeting of 2018 for the Oil and Natural Gas Subsector Coordinating Council (ONG SCC) and the Energy Government Coordinating Council (EGCC) at DOE Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Under Secretary of Energy Mark Menezes, Assistant Secretary for Cybersecurity
Careers You Can Start Online
Long gone are the days of limited work opportunities, especially with the advent of the internet and social media. Starting a career online is not always possible overnight, but provides the freedom and flexibility so many individuals crave today. Before choosing a career that is right for you, compare some of the most popular positions that are attainable with a bit of research, commitment, and the ability to remain self-motivated.
