Yearly Archives: 2019
Housing Starts Post Healthy Gains in August
Led by a surge in multifamily production, total housing starts rose 12.3 percent in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.36 million units from an upwardly revised reading in July, according to a report from the U.S. Housing
$50 MILLION FOR WHITEHOUSE’S COASTAL RESILIENCY FUND INCLUDED IN DISASTER RELIEF BILL
U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today announced that the disaster relief bill passed by the Senate yesterday evening includes $50 million for the National Coastal Resilience Fund to restore and strengthen the natural infrastructure that protects coastal communities while safeguarding wildlife habitats.
HUD AWARDS CHOICE NEIGHBORHOODS PLANNING GRANTS
Expanding on its commitment to help local communities redevelop severely distressed HUD assisted housing and revitalize neighborhoods, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded more than $5 million to four communities.
HUD AWARDS $1 MILLION TO IMPROVE THE MAIN STREETS IN TWO COMMUNITIES
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today is awarding $1 million to help build affordable housing in Arkansas and Oklahoma. The City of Batesville in Arkansas will receive a $500,000 grant to redevelop The Adler Building and the City
How to Protect Your Real Estate Company from Digital Risks
The management of a real estate firm will typically involve the storage and utilization of a significant amount of sensitive data, including clients’ contact details, addresses, login credentials, and financial information. In today’s world, all of that info is typically stored in the digital realm, which means that a poor approach to digital security could actually put your business at risk.
Selling Your Property: How to Turn Your House into a Show Home
If you are set to put your home back onto the market, there are some steps you must take to increase the value of your property and ensure a quick sale. If you are eager to move onto the next chapter of your life and want to impress every potential buyer who steps through your front door
The Wizards of OZ: A Discussion about Opportunity Zone Investment
Last week CREW Miami (Commercial Real Estate Women) held its September lunch program, The Wizards of OZ hosting a panel of experts who discussed and answered questions about recent Opportunity Zone transactions
What are the Features of an HOA or Condo Website?
Is it necessary to create an HOA Website? This is a question that many homeowners in different communities ask frequently. I believe you would agree with me that it's quite difficult managing your homeowner association effectively, a HOA or Condo website
Top 5 Tips On How To Support Your Child In Middle School
Parental support is significant when it comes to assisting teens in succeeding in middle school. Since a child can choose to grow independently, it can be difficult for you as a parent to know the kinds of situations that call for your involvement. Nevertheless, through paper helper
What To Look For When Choosing Office Space
Even the most well-conceived startups and business plans run into the fact that the business must take place somewhere. You need an office of some kind that will take your company out of your living room or garage and into the broader business environment.
DOE and NOAA Announce Prize Competition to Power Ocean Observing Platforms with Marine Renewable...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), along with NOAA, announced a $3 million prize competition to generate innovation in marine energy-powered ocean observing platforms.
White paper presents proven strategies and tactics for companies to advance women in three...
Businesses benefit by having more women in senior leadership roles, yet women remain underrepresented in all facets of commercial real estate leadership, according to CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Network’s latest industry research
August Housing Stats for DC and Montgomery County
GCAAR is pleased to present its market information through a partnership with ShowingTime RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI). Look to GCAAR as your source for comprehensive market data on the Washington, DC metro area market.
White House Policy Paper on Homelessness Misrepresents Evidence, Drives Wrong Conclusions
On Monday evening, President Trump’s Council of Economic Advisors released a white paper that ignores and directly contradicts the evidence-based consensus of 19 of his own agencies.
NAR Responds to CFPB’s Rulemaking Notice on the Qualified Mortgage Patch Issue
The National Association of Realtors® is calling on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to improve the Qualified Mortgage definition and patch while supporting an extension before a long-term solution is secured.
Existing-Home Sales Increase 1.3% in August
Existing-home sales inched up in August, marking two consecutive months of growth, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Three of the four major regions reported a rise in sales, while the West recorded a decline last month
VA Takes Action to Restore Trust at Atlanta VAMC’s Eagles’ Nest Community Living Center
Veterans Health Administration Executive in Charge Dr. Richard Stone announced a number of actions VA is taking in response to recent events at the Atlanta VA Medical Center’s Eagles’ Nest Community Living Center
August New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 33 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for August 2019 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 33 percent compared to a year ago.
MBA Statement on Enhancements to the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database
Statement of Robert D. Broeksmit, CMB, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), regarding enhancements to the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database announced today
Appraisal Institute Praises House for Passing Valuation-Related Bills
The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, today applauded the U.S. House for passing consumer-friendly legislation that will address long-standing concerns surrounding residential appraisals
