Yearly Archives: 2020
Building Innovation 2020: Virtual Edition Technology Sessions to Feature Modular Multifamily Housing
The pandemic has raised the stakes on building technology that already was constantly evolving. From virtual design and construction for facilities management to innovative structure
Craig Steinley Elected 2021 Appraisal Institute Vice President
Craig Steinley, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS, of Rapid City, South Dakota, was elected 2021 vice president of the nation's largest professional association of real estate appraisers Thursday by its Board of Directors during the Board's virtual meeting.
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ADDS 20,000 EMPLOYEES IN JULY BUT NONRESIDENTIAL EMPLOYMENT DIPS; ASSOCIATION WARNS SKID...
Gains in July are Limited to Residential Side as State and Local Governments and Private Owners Postpone And Cancel Upcoming
Benefits of investing in real estate
Real estate is a tangible property of land and anything on it that is part of a real estate. It has three basic categories that are Commercial, Residential, Industrial. There are numerous benefits of investing in real estate.
HUD Rules Promote Discrimination, Undermine Equality
Late last week, the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) announced two rule changes to undo previous anti-discrimination rules for housing and homeless shelters.
What to look for in an apartment
What a great milestone! You have finally started earning some cash and are ready to set out on your own. Owning your own home may still not be a dream you can realize, but you are ready to sign a lease for your very first apartment. Make sure to do your research before settling in. The last thing you want to do is get stuck in a lease in an apartment that is not going to work out.
FEMA Approves Over $16 Million in Additional Funds for 88 Recovery Projects
In the face of recent weather disturbances, FEMA along with Puerto Rico's Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience, or COR3, approved over $16 million in additional grants for repairs after Hurricane María.
Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Decreases for Seventh Straight Week to 7.67%
The Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey revealed that the total number of loans now in forbearance decreased by 7 basis points from 7.74% of servicers' portfolio volume in the prior week to 7.67% as of July
MBA Opens Doors Foundation Receives $100,000 from AmeriHome Mortgage Company
The MBA Opens Doors Foundation (Opens Doors) today announced that it has received a $100,000 donation from AmeriHome Mortgage Company. With this gift, Opens Doors will further deliver on its mission of providing mortgage and rental
NAR Announces REALTOR Benefits® Program Partnership with ReferralExchange
The National Association of Realtors® today announced a new partnership with lead verification and qualification firm ReferralExchange. NAR secured exclusive savings for its 1.4 million members with the San Francisco-based company
Hanley Investment Group Arranges Sale of Two Inland Empire Multi-Tenant Retail Buildings at Grocery-Anchored...
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
Investing in a Phuket Condo: An Overview of Thailand’s Most Popular Real Estate Market
It is no wonder that Phuket Island has become one of South East Asia’s most visited tourist destinations. With its white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, amazing scenery, its myriad of tourist attractions
CHA has grand send-off for 150 college-bound students at annual event
About 150 public housing residents heading off to college for the first time are being bid a fond farewell this week – and given complimentary dorm room supplies – in CHA's 2020 curbside edition of the annual "Take Flight College Send-Off."
How The “We Buy Houses” Service In Memphis TN Works
You’ve heard about those companies that offer to buy your house for cash and now you’re curious as to how it all works? Today’s your lucky day, because that’s exactly what we are about to find out. Before you can decide whether to do this or not
Construction Loans
There are plenty of reasons to build your own home. The level of customization you get to have about every aspect of the building process means that you can build your home to your exact specifications and fit your own needs.
Trump and Carson’s Latest Attack on Fair Housing Racially Motivated and Unlawful
President Donald Trump and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson announced today – without following a required notice and comment process – a final rule that would eviscerate all oversight of state and local government compliance with fair housing laws.
Readiness Builds Resilience for People with Disabilities
All residents should prepare to be self-sufficient in the immediate aftermath of a hurricane and take steps to protect their property. Those with disabilities and others with access
Second Century Ventures Opens Applications for the 2020 REACH UK Proptech Scale-up Programme
REACH opens applications today for the inaugural class from its newest region, REACH UK. The award-winning technology scale-up programme was created by Second Century Ventures
NAR’s Victoria Gillespie, Shannon McGahn named “Women of Influence” by HousingWire
National Association of Realtors®’ senior executives Victoria Gillespie and Shannon McGahn have been recognized as part of HousingWire’s 2020 “Women of Influence” awards.
How Much Demographics Changed Of First Home Buyers In Last 20 Years
With over 5 million homes sold in the USA in 2019 alone, there are a lot of people selling homes. Some will sell their home with the help of a realtor, and others will use different online resources to assist.
