Yearly Archives: 2019
National Association of Realtors® Commends HUD, DOJ False Claims Act Decision
National Association of Realtors® President John Smaby issued the following statement after the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Justice this afternoon announced its decision to ease the use of the False Claims Act.
Buy Properties To Let In Birmingham And Other Investment Options
Buy to let investment refers to the process of purchasing a property with the main intent of earning a return on the investment regularly. This is typically in the form of rent or capital gains as a result of its sale in the future.
The Pros and Cons of Owning Rental Property
In terms of real estate debates, there is perhaps none bigger than the constant “Rent vs. Buy” debate. The answer to that age-old question often hinges on the current state of the market, where the prospective renter/buyer is in their life, and what their work situation is like at the moment.
Construction Contractors Remain Confident in August, Says ABC
U.S. construction industry leaders remained confident in August 2019, according to the Construction Confidence Index released today by Associated Builders and Contractors. While contractors were less upbeat regarding sales growth
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES MADE EQUAL OF VIRGINIA (HOME) AND FORMER TENANTS SUE TO PROTECT HOUSING...
Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia (“HOME”), a civil rights organization with the mission to ensure equal access to housing for all, along with individuals Mara Kniaz and Kuir Phillips
FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Local Home Improvement Stores
Disaster survivors affected by the severe storms and floods from Tropical Storm Imelda on Sept. 17-23, can visit local home improvement stores in Kingwood and Orange to get rebuilding tips from mitigation experts.
BHHS Drysdale Properties Launches New iBuyer Service for Homeowners
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties, Northern California’s and Nevada’s fastest-growing, full-service and 100% woman-owned real estate brokerage, today announced its launch of Drysdale Properties Offer Optimizer
Real Estate Agent Sets New Guinness World Record
America’s No. 1-ranked real estate agent, Ben Caballero of HomesUSA.com in Dallas, Texas, has been honored by Guinness World Records, the global authority on record-breaking achievements, for selling 5,801 homes last year.
Great Real Estate Remodeling Strategies to Get Your Home Market Ready
Are you trying to decide whether to sell your home now or wait until 2020 or even 2021 to do it? Most experts would tell you to sell it now. Interest rates are still on the relatively low side
KTGY 55+ National Practice Area Leader, Manny Gonzalez, Announces Firm’s New 75+ Service-Enriched National...
KTGY Architecture + Planning announced today that the firm is expanding its 55+ practice area, led by Manny Gonzalez, FAIA, LEED AP, principal, naming Ben Seager, AIA, LEED AP, director
USDA and DOE Join Forces to Increase Energy Technology Development and Deployment in Rural...
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2019 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary Donald “DJ” LaVoy and U.S. Department of Energy Under Secretary of Energy...
MBA Releases New White Paper: The Basic Components of an Information Security Program
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released a new white paper, The Basic Components of an Information Security Program, which gives an overview of current information security
Port Workers Victorious in L.A. City Council Decision
After years of protests, legal actions, and strikes by warehouse workers and port truck drivers at NFI Industries/California Cartage – which had a lease to operate on public property at America’s largest seaport
Solar Industry Urges U.S. District Court to Reject Discriminatory Charges on Puerto Rico Solar...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an Amicus Brief filed today in federal court, the Solar Energy Storage Association of Puerto Rico (SESA) and the Solar...
New Home Sales Remain Stable in September
Sales of newly built, single-family homes decreased 0.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 701,000 units in September off a downwardly revised reading in August,
NAREB Urges Black Millennials to Become Homeowners With The Launch of “House Then The...
National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) kicks off nationwide program to reach the 1.7 million Black, mortgage-ready millennials about homeownership as a wealth building tool.
Meridian Acquires 100%-Vacant, 53,500-SF Building for $20.35 Million in Southern California for MOB Conversion
Meridian, a full-service real estate developer and owner of medical real estate, is pleased to announce that the firm has closed escrow on the purchase of a 53,500-square-foot
7 Ways to Choose the Right Roof Color to Match Your Siding
You don't have to stick with the same old roof color when you get a new roof. You have options! However, not every roof color works well with your siding or trim colors. Before you choose your neighborhood's new eyesore roof
9 Tips to Design the Perfect Family Kitchen
People say the kitchen is the heart of every home. And what represents heart and love more than family? Are you looking to renovate or revamp your current kitchen design? Love entertaining, and want a more functional space?
Manufactured Homes Deliver Flexible 2 Bedroom Floor Plans
Fortunately for people determined to stop throwing away their money on high rents, the manufactured home industry delivers high-quality 2 bedroom floor plans at an affordable cost. Mobile home buyers enjoy luxury options not always found in site-built structures because of the unique customization options. If you are considering buying a 2 bedroom home, it may be in your best interest to weigh the benefits of a manufactured home before taking out a huge mortgage.
