Yearly Archives: 2020
DURING NATIONAL DRIVE ELECTRIC WEEK 2020, NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES INITIATIVE TO EXPAND ELECTRIC...
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the New York State Department of State (DOS) announced today a collaboration to significantly expand deployment of electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations, capable of recharging EVs in 20 to 30 minutes, in eight Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) communities across the state.
Want to Take A Loan Against Your House?
There may come a time when you need some extra money. You may have repairs or additions that you want to do to your house. You may find yourself in an emergency situation and need access to money. If you own a home, there a couple of different ways you can access the equity in your home.
Best Places to Live in the Outer Banks
If you’re in search of a lifestyle with an alluring change of pace, then the nonchalant style of living offered by the pristine life of the Outer Banks of Northern Carolina should render the location highly ideal for you. From remote sandy beaches to fresh seafood and wild horses, living in the Outer Banks will have you feeling like you’re on a lifelong vacation.
Hanley Investment Group Arranges Sale of Single-Tenant Starbucks Drive-Thru at Lake Elsinore Marketplace for...
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property sales, announced today that the firm has arranged
Consider These 5 Locations to Relocate Your Business
The grass on the other side looks greener every year for entrepreneurs. Change of location is one of the most promising paths to business growth. You may want to shift cities because you need more space, are located in an area headed downhill, or are just looking for an upgrade. According to the US Census Bureau more than 40 million Americans relocate each year
Delta Media upgrades its Builders and Communities Platform for Real Estate Brokerages
Delta Media Groupâ Inc., one of America’s most established and largest broker technology solutions providers, is launching a newly updated website service that allows real estate brokers
Modular Building Institute to Join the ConsensusDocs Coalition and Release the First Industry Standard...
The ConsensusDocs Coalition, as it marks its 13-year milestone, is announcing the addition of Modular Building Institute (MBI) to the Coalition, a unique group of now 41 associations
TWO-THIRDS OF METROS SHED CONSTRUCTION JOBS FROM AUGUST 2019 TO AUGUST 2020 AS ASSOCIATION...
Construction employment decreased in 241, or 67 percent, out of 358 metro areas between August 2019 and last month, according to an analysis of new government data that the Associated
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES START OF CONSTRUCTION FOR $1.1 MILLION REDEVELOPMENT...
The New York State Department of State today announced the start of construction for a $1.1 million redevelopment project in the City of Batavia. This project, awarded through Batavia’s DRI Building Improvement Fund, will rehabilitate a three-story, 7,500 sq. ft. building built in 1865, in downtown Batavia.
Why the 2020 Recession Didn’t Devastate the Housing Market
2020 has been a wild ride, and it's not over yet. While the oddities unfolding this year have been mostly unwelcome and tragic, a few have been more positive and less depressing. For instance, the shift to working from home has proved to be a big success for businesses and a big hit for their employees.
Designing A Disabled-Friendly Workplace – How to Do It Right
In today's diverse and inclusive workplaces, people have started to accept disabled colleagues in their organizations with decent pay and facilities. Various companies have created flexible policies to hire, assist, and design the workplace according
What to Consider When Setting up an HOA
While Homeowners’ Associations (HOA) have been around for decades, the concept has become more prevalent in recent years. Part of the reason is that homeowners find that being part of a privately controlled community gives them a more significant say in their communities.
Is It Actually the Best Time to Invest in Rental Properties?
Following the COVID-19 economic shake-up witnessed in 2020, uncertainties in the real estate sector had not been so elevated since the 2008 financial crisis. Considering the world is facing the first global pandemic in a century
Saving for Your First Home in California
Saving for your first home can seem like a daunting task and it often begins with saving for your down payment. A down payment on a home is ideally 20% of the market selling price of the home; it’s at this amount that you can usually avoid paying private mortgage insurance (PMI), an additional monthly cost for borrowers who put down less than 20%.
Chicago Housing Authority’s Owner Symposium goes virtual for 2020
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) announced today that its annual Owner Symposium will be held virtually as Symposium Week, October 19-23, 2020.
Northern California’s Foster Lumber Yards Celebrates 100 Years
RealEstateRama - Foster Lumber Yards, a division of Central Valley, a U.S. top 100 building supply company, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in September. As Vallejo's oldest continually operating business, and Solano County's oldest
5 Reasons To Do Pest Inspection Before Buying A Home
When buying a home, you have the right to inspect it for any reason before making the big investment. With different types of home inspections, pest control is highly recommended which reveals the pest problems in the home along with other harmful
Three Reasons Why Realtors Should Work with Moving Companies
Working as a realtor can be a financially rewarding career, particularly if one is stationed in an area where the real estate market is booming like Tampa, Florida. Real estate agents in the city earned over $83,000 on average per year. Seasoned realtors from top companies, on the other hand, earn close to $160,000 annually
Why You Should Use a Realtor to Buy and Sell Your Home
We’ve all seen the For Sale By Owner signs, and even the websites. “Wow,” you might think to yourself. “That sounds like a great way to save on the realtor’s commission and up my profit.” or “Hey, if I buy straight from the owner, it will cut out all the extra stuff and make the process easier and cheaper.” You may want to think again.
Rise in Roommate Living Popularity
In recent times, individuals of different personalities seem to enjoy living with others than living solo. They have said that this is more fun. Roommates get to cohabit, and get to understand different ways of life and also get to meet new people. This is a great way of improving one’s social lifestyle
