Yearly Archives: 2019
Coalition Urges Congress To Pass New Energy Efficiency Tax Incentive Bills
A coalition of businesses, trade associations, and advocacy groups including the Alliance to Save Energy, Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute, and Natural Resources Defense Council called on Congress to quickly pass bipartisan legislation announced Wednesday
Mayor Bowser Rolls Out Fair Shot Investments
On the first day of the new fiscal year, Mayor Bowser began rolling out the investments made in her Fiscal Year 2020 Fair Shot budget. In addition to these investments, the DC Government is processing cost of living adjustments for DC Government employees
New-Construction Raising Cane’s Sells in Orange County, California for $5 Million, 4% Cap Rate
SRS Real Estate Partners and Hanley Investment Group announced today that the two firms have completed the sale of a new-construction, single-tenant Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers quick-service restaurant with a drive-thru located in Anaheim
August Construction Unemployment Rates Up From a Year Ago, Says ABC
In August, estimated not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates rose nationally and in 31 states, fell in 13 states and remained unchanged in six on a year-over-year basis, according to an analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released today by Associated Builders and Contractors.
City National Bank to support Habitat initiatives across the United States
City National Bank announced plans to take its local volunteer work national by way of a series of builds with Habitat for Humanity. With events in more than a dozen locations, City National hopes to help Habitat promote affordable, safe and decent housing across the U.S.,
Are You Ready for Canada to be Your New Home?
Making Canada your new home is an exciting prospect. Known for the stunning scenery, outstanding wildlife viewing opportunities, clean cities, friendly people, and plenty of outdoor activities, Canada is the jewel in the North American continent.
Get Yourself an Energy Efficient Mortgage
Energy efficiency is a buzz word in the real estate industry right now, and not without reason. Following the Paris Agreement drafted at the end of 2015, strategic plans and goals have been defined by countries, cities
USDA Invests in Community Facilities Improvements for 3.3 Million Rural Americans in 23 States
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that USDA is investing $139 million in 56 projects (PDF, 189 KB) to improve community facilities and provide essential services for 3.3 million rural residents in 23 states.
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 252 OUT OF 358 METRO AREAS FROM AUGUST 2018 TO...
Dallas-Plano-Irving, Texas and Auburn-Opelika, Ala. Have Largest Gains; Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, N.C., Fairbanks, Alaska, and Longview, Texas Lag the Most as Industry Calls for New Workforce Funding
VA provides Veterans fleeing domestic violence with housing and supportive services
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reminds Veterans nationwide that VA’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) and Grant and Per Diem (GPD) provide housing and other services for Veterans experiencing domestic violence and intimate partner violence.
NRPA Celebrates Its 2019 Parks Build Community Project
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and Baltimore City Recreation and Parks (BCRP), along with numerous donors, are excited to announce the revitalization of Catherine Street Park in Baltimore, Maryland. Part of NRPA’s Parks Build Community initiative
OJO Labs Expands Its Suite of Leading Technology Products with Acquisition of Real Estate...
OJO Labs, which empowers consumers to make better decisions through its conversational AI (artificial intelligence) platform, “OJO,” acquired Austin-based RealSavvy, a powerful real estate
Best Real Estate Tactics To Make Your House Sale A Success
A successful house sale can be a great indicator of potential in real estate. After all, it’s not easy to sell a house given today’s economic climate. People want the best deals that guarantee top quality for the least price possible, and that’s not always possible when it comes to houses. When you have a house you want to be sold, you can’t just rely on quick real estate postings and just showing off your house to random people.
International Energy Outlook 2019 projects nearly 50% increase in world energy usage by 2050,...
In its International Energy Outlook 2019 (IEO2019), the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that world energy consumption will grow by nearly 50% between 2018 and 2050. EIA projects most of this growth will come from regions where the consumption of energy is driven by strong economic growth
CONSTRUCTION SPENDING INCHES HIGHER IN AUGUST BUT DECLINES YEAR-TO-DATE AS INCREASE IN PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION...
Association Survey Finds Projects Take Longer than Anticipated as Contractors Cope with Staffing Challenges; Officials Urge Increased Investment in Career and Technical Education, Greater Immigration for Qualified Workers
Norton to Speak at Navy Yard Apartments Opening
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) will speak at a ribbon cutting for the Guild apartment building in Navy Yard tomorrow, September 26th, at 11:15 a.m. The Guild apartment complex is the most recent building completed in the revitalized Navy Yard neighborhood, which is a key mixed-use development project in the Capital Riverfront neighborhood
International Code Council Secures Title Sponsorship for NIBS Annual Meeting
The International Code Council aims to put a big stamp on the Building Innovation 2020 Conference & Expo in April.The National Institute of Building Sciences recently signed with ICC for the presenting sponsorship of BI2020.
Public Notice: Public Comment Period for Hazard Mitigation Grant for Buyout and Elevation of...
As part of New Hanover County’s Long Term Hurricane Recovery Plan, New Hanover County applied on behalf of residents for buyout of their properties, or elevation of their properties, that had extensive damage from Hurricane Florence. The county also applied for funding to address stormwater drainage to help improve the flow of streams and creeks in our area.
Multifamily Lending Jumped 19 Percent to Record High $339.2 Billion in 2018
Favorable market conditions helped spur a 19 percent increase in multifamily lending in 2018 to a new high in dollar volume, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) annual report of the multifamily lending market.
Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Delinquencies Remain Low in the Second Quarter of 2019
Commercial and multifamily mortgage delinquencies remained low in the second quarter of 2019, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) latest Commercial/Multifamily Delinquency Report.
