Yearly Archives: 2018
Deborah Dubois Appointed President of MBA Opens Doors Foundation
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today announced that Deborah Dubois has been hired as President of the MBA Opens Doors Foundation (MBA Opens Doors). MBA Opens Doors provides rental and mortgage payment assistance to families with critically ill children, allowing parents and guardians to be by a child's side during treatment, without fear of jeopardizing their home.
More Americans are Buying Real Estate Overseas according to Reports
Because home prices are relatively lower overseas, and the U.S. dollar has risen tremendously, more Americans are opting to buy real estate abroad, according to an article by CNNMoney. Most Americans are choosing to improve their financial positions by increasing their investment in international real estate, especially in the European markets.
EPA Proposes Plan to Expand Cleanup of Contaminated Groundwater at the Old Roosevelt Field...
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a plan to clean up contaminated groundwater in the eastern area of the Old Roosevelt Field Contaminated Groundwater Area Superfund site in Garden City, N.Y. “Old Roosevelt Field’s storied history includes supporting our nation during World Wars I and II and other aviation milestones.
Learn About Policies that Drive Energy Performance Outcomes
The upcoming CxEnergy 2018 Conference & Expo, April 23-26 in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the place to be for the latest on building commissioning, energy management and building diagnostics. The National Institute of Building Sciences is a supporting organization of the Conference, which focuses on connecting service providers with building owners, facility managers and representatives of top commercial real estate, building maintenance and facility services companies.
Secretary Zinke announces $60 million cooperative agreement to promote fishing and boating and $14...
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today announced a $60 million cooperative agreement with the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) to help retain and recruit recreational anglers and boaters of all ages. Zinke is also announcing $14 million in Boating Infrastructure Grants (BIG), which support water-related outdoor recreation and tourism by improving facilities for large transient recreational boats across the country.
HomesUSA.com report: Houston new home prices dip, sales tick up
New home prices fell in Houston and Austin in January, while moving up in Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio, a new report showed. New homes sold for an average of $349,025 across in January across the four markets, up from $347,798 in December
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Single Tenant Net Leased Walgreens in the Chicago...
The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant net leased Walgreens property located at 820 183rd Street in Homewood, Illinois for $2,925,000. The 13,905 square foot Walgreens is positioned just off of the signalized intersection of 183rd Street and Halsted Street which experiences a combined traffic count of 52,300 vehicles per day.
PARTNERS POINT ACCESS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED FOR SAFETY DURING HAVASU RIVIERA CONSTRUCTION
The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Lake Havasu Field Office will temporarily restrict public access to “Partner’s Point” in order to ensure safety during construction associated with the Havasu Riviera project.
Statement from NAR President Elizabeth Mendenhall about IRS Clarification on HELOC Deductions
National Association of Realtors® President Elizabeth Mendenhall, a sixth-generation Realtor® from Columbia, Missouri and CEO of RE/MAX Boone Realty, issued the following statement regarding the IRS announcement clarifying tax deductions taken on home equity loans, lines of credit or second mortgages
2017 Single-Tenant Transaction Volume Outpaces 2016
Single Tenant Volume Deals $2.5 Million and Above
Mice Are a Serious Issue in Canada: Here’s Why
Mice are a constant issue in Canadian homes and businesses, and it’s only been getting worse in the last few decades based on Power Pest Control. The main reason is simple: where you find people, you’ll find mice. Where you find large concentrations of people living in close quarters, you’ll find even more mice.
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Net Lease 7-Eleven Property
The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant net leased 7-Eleven property located at 8211 Old Centreville Road in Manassas, Virginia for $1,330,000. The 2,640 square foot 7-Eleven is positioned on the southeast corner of Old Centreville Road and Maplewood Drive in a densely populated residential area of Manassas.
Long-Term Maintenance Projects to Invest In – Top 3 Picks
San Diego rental home or property is just as important as caring for the home you live in yourself. Whether you rent out a single-family home, multi-family or other investment property, maintenance is an important part of extending its life and helps avoid having to make major repairs.
Rhode Island Officials Celebrate Groundbreaking for Renovations at Oxford Place and Oxford Gardens
Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI 1st District) and Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza today joined RIHousing and nonprofit developer Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) along with supporters and residents at a ceremonial groundbreaking for renovations to take place at Oxford Place and Oxford Gardens affordable housing complex
Investor Confidence Project Rolls Out Certification and Training Through GBCI
GBCI and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) announced today that GBCI, the premier organization independently recognizing excellence in green business industry performance and practice globally, is now administering certifications for commercial and multifamily projects pursuing the Investor Confidence Project’s (ICP) Investor Ready Energy Efficiency (IREE) certification.
Apartment and Condominium Market Ends Fourth Quarter on a Positive Note
he Multifamily Production Index (MPI), released today by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), posted a gain of seven points to 53 in the fourth quarter of 2017. The MPI measures builder and developer sentiment about current conditions in the apartment and condominium market on a scale of 0 to 100.
WSSC Commissioners Approve More Than $130 Million to Repair and Replace Aging Infrastructure
WSSC Commissioners today approved multiple contracts totaling more than $130 million to repair and replace aging water and sewer infrastructure throughout Montgomery and Prince George’s counties at their monthly meeting.
Statement from NAHB Chairman Randy Noel on IRS Announcement Clarifying Tax Deduction for HELOCs
Randy Noel, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from LaPlace, La., issued the following statement regarding today’s IRS announcement clarifying tax deductions taken on home equity loans or home equity lines of credit
Experts: Don’t Expect the Albertsons-Rite Aid Merger to Produce a Contender
Industry professionals who have studied the companies’ operations are not convinced that the combination will create an entity strong enough to compete against Amazon. Grocery chain
DCHFA Closes First HUD Level I 50/50 Risk Share Transaction by Financing the Preservation...
The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) closed on its first U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Level I 50/50 Risk Share 542 (c) loan to finance the preservation of 176 affordable units at Woodmont Crossing Apartments (2327 Good Hope Road Southeast).
