Yearly Archives: 2019
National Association of Realtors® Moves to Dismiss Antitrust Suits; Shows Lawsuits Are Self-Contradictory, Ignore...
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) moved last week to dismiss the Moehrl v. NAR lawsuit and the copycat Sitzer v. NAR lawsuit because both amended complaints
New Orleans symposium on reducing the life expectancy gap addresses strategies to improve health...
An Aug. 21 symposium in downtown New Orleans will explore how community development can play a critical role in advancing health, equity and opportunity for low- and moderate-income people. The event will highlight the most promising practices at the intersection of health, housing
Statement from NAHB Chairman Greg Ugalde on Final ESA Regulations
Greg Ugalde, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Torrington, Conn., issued the following statement after the administration released
Court Denies Fannie Mae’s Motion to Dismiss in Fair Housing Discrimination Lawsuit
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California largely DENIED Fannie Mae’s Motion to Dismiss a fair housing lawsuit concerning housing discrimination against communities of color.
Ginnie Mae MBS Outstanding Increases to $2.08 Trillion
Ginnie Mae today announced that issuance of its mortgage-backed securities (MBS) totaled $47.188 billion in July, the highest since December 2016.
DuPont partners with Habitat for Humanity on energy-efficient homebuilding projects
DuPont, a global provider of technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions including insulation, water barriers and other weatherization materials
Landscaping Ideas and Lawn Care Tips For Your Home
Most homeowners believe nowadays that having a great-looking lawn takes so much time and money that they end up doing only the bare minimum for their yards. They also do not have the time to experiment with their lawns themselves
Meridian Completes Renovation of Recently Purchased 26,000 SF Medical Office Building in Torrance
Meridian, a full-service real estate developer and owner of medical office real estate, is pleased to announce that it has completed renovation of a 26,000-square-foot multi-tenant medical office building located in Los Angeles County
Advocates Oppose FHFA’s Decision to Remove Language Preference Question from Loan Application
The Americans for Financial Reform (AFR) Language Access Task Force strongly opposes the decision announced yesterday by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to remove the question about a borrower’s language preference
USDA Invests in Rural Electric Infrastructure Improvements in 10 States
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service Administrator Chad Rupe today announced that USDA is investing $181 million to upgrade rural electric systems in 10 states
NeighborWorks America introduces innovative new CMS platform
NeighborWorks America, the preeminent leader in the national marketplace of housing counseling and sustainable homeownership, is pleased to announce that our new client management system
Construction Input Prices Rebound in July, Says ABC
Construction input prices expanded 0.8% in July but are down 0.6% year-over-year, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Names .realtor™ and .realestate Preferred Suppliers
The National Association of Realtors®’ top-level domains .realtor™ and .realestate have been named in the Preferred Supplier program by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, one of the most respected real estate brands in the nation.
What is a TV Mirror and Why do You Need it?
Being able to reconcile style and entertainment is one of the biggest challenges every interior designer face in doing his or her job. Clients may ask for a sleeker style for their homes, but they’re not always willing to do away with their favorite music and movies.
Clauses to Include when Customizing a Lease Agreement
Lease agreement is a formal contract between the landlord and the tenant or the lessor and the lessee that enables the lessee to use the property owned or managed by the lessor for a period of time in accordance to the lease agreement.
Mayor Bowser Announces First National Housing Trust Fund Project Financed in Washington, DC
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced 1736 Rhode Island Avenue, NE, as the first affordable housing project in Washington, DC financed in part by the National Housing Trust Fund (HTF).
Mortgage Credit Availability Decreased in July
Mortgage credit availability decreased in July according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from Ellie Mae's AllRegs® Market Clarity® business information tool
NAREB President Sets Agenda Urging Millennials to Build Wealth Through Homeownership
During his speech on August 1st at the conclusion of the 72nd Annual NAREB Convention held in Atlantic City, NJ, Donnell T. Williams, newly installed as the 31st president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) set a bold
NIBS Opens Call for Abstracts to Present at Building Innovation 2020
The National Institute of Building Sciences is gearing up for the industry’s only conference for the entire building community to connect, collaborate, and design solutions for the built environment
Mayor Bowser Announces First Affordable Housing Projects Supported by Oramenta Newsome Predevelopment Loan Program
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has closed initial loans for two affordable housing projects in Ward 1 funded
