Yearly Archives: 2020
Alliance Recognizes Efficiency Maine Trust As 2020 Star Of Energy Efficiency
The Alliance to Save Energy on Tuesday announced the Efficiency Maine Trust as the winner of the 2020 Star of Energy Efficiency Award
Trump Administration Transfers Federal Water Projects in Utah to Local Water Users
U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt was joined by Governor of Utah Gary Herbert, U.S. Senators Mike Lee and Mitt Romney, U.S. Congressmen Rob Bishop and John Curtis and other officials as he transferred the ownership of the first two federal
Existing-Home Sales Hit Highest Level Since December 2006
Existing-home sales continued to climb in August, marking three consecutive months of positive sales gains, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
Federal Aid for Utah Quake Tops $2 Million
Six months after the Magna Earthquake shook Salt Lake and Davis counties, federal agencies have provided more than $2.2 million in loans and grants to help Utahns recover from the March 18 disaster and its aftershocks.
Louisiana Renters Can Apply for FEMA Assistance
Renters whose home or property was damaged by Hurricane Laura can apply for federal disaster assistance. Federal grants can help pay for temporary housing if a renter or homeowner is unable to return to a disaster-damaged home.
MBA Opens Doors Foundation Kicks Off 2021 Fundraising Season with More Than $2.7 Million...
The MBA Opens Doors Foundation (Opens Doors) today announced it received $2.71 million in corporate and individual donations during its two-day FY 2021 fundraising campaign
Single-Family Housing Continues Growth in August
Single-family starts showed continued growth in August but overall housing production fell 5.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.42 million units due to a double-digit percentage decline in multifamily production
Ten Things You Should Consider Before Renting Luxury Apartments
Thanks to all the new luxury apartments in California, you don’t have to pay for a down payment anymore to live in a nice building with great amenities. You can easily rent a luxury apartment and enjoy things like a screening room, a catering kitchen, a state-of-the-art gym, an indoor lap pool, a pet spa, and more!
How to Attract the Best Tenants as a Landlord
As a landlord, you want to ensure your property stays in good standing and get paid on time. This means you need to find good tenants that are responsible. Investing in real estate can be risky, and choosing the wrong tenants can make this business venture a nightmare.
Rare Single-Tenant Amazon Occupied Property Sells in Chicago
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 the sale
Appraisal Institute Honors 17 National Award Winners
Sandra K. Adomatis, SRA, of Punta Gorda, Florida, was honored Monday with the Appraisal Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award, and James L. Henderson, SRA, of Lakeland, Florida; Charles R. Mills, MAI, SRA
3 Reasons Why You May Want to Refinance Your Mortgage
Purchasing a home is a major financial transaction, and usually involves the potential homeowner becoming a borrower as well. Most homeowners secure mortgages that last for 30 years
Wood Investments Companies Purchases 99 Cents Stores-Occupied Building in Chino Hills, California for $2.5...
Wood Investments Companies, Inc., a leading California commercial real estate investment and management company specializing in retail, announced today the acquisition
HOW WORKPLACE REDESIGN INCREASES MORALE AND EFFICIENCY
Is your business suffering too because of a lack of motivation from your workers? And are you wondering why this is happening and how you can change it? Well, fear no more as you have come to the right place to gain the optimum tactics to boost
4 Things Real Estate Agents Get Wrong
The real estate profession can be very rewarding and for many reasons. It offers a flexible schedule, uncapped income potential, and the ability to help others. But the high upside potential is not without risks.
Save Your Property From Depreciation With These Smart Tips
Whether it be for your use or for selling purposes, you would always want your property to remain in top shape. After all, you always want to get your money’s worth. Won't you also like to make a profit when you do decide to part with your property in Melbourne?
Beware! These Property Scams Can Cost You
Buying and selling real estate in Sydney is an expensive piece of work. Indeed, for many people, a house or some other property would be the biggest buy that they make. If you are looking to buy or sell your property, you must remain educated and aware. This ensures that you get conniving criminals who do not scam your property’s worth
Three Government Loan Programs for First time Home Buyers
A growing concern among millennials who want to purchase a home is that they cannot afford it. In fact, according to a recent poll by The Urban Institute, 53% of millennials say they cannot afford to buy a home because of the high down payment required. In the same poll it also states that 33% of millennials don’t purchase a home because they believe that they can’t qualify for a mortgage.
4 Ways to Detect a Leak Within the Walls
Homeowners will find that defective plumbing, missing or damaged roof tiles and a cracked foundation can lead to water leaks. The longer a leak continues without being addressed by a Provo plumber, the greater the risk of structural damage to the house. Leaks that occur within the walls can also create harmful mold growth.
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT DECLINED IN 39 STATES BETWEEN AUGUST 2019 AND 2020 WHILE 31 STATES...
Thirty-nine states lost construction jobs between August 2019 and August 2020 while 31 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between July and August according
