Yearly Archives: 2020
FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION PROPOSES STREAMLINED SINGLE FAMILY SERVICING POLICIES
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today published proposed revisions to its Single Family servicing policies that are designed to remove unnecessary barriers for homeowners
5 Hard Skills Your Real Estate Agent Needs to Have
There is certainly no shortage of real estate agents out there today, fighting for your business. They all come with their own unique skill sets and it’s up to you to decide who you want to work with and what is most important to you.
Top 5Ways of Finding the Best Real Estate Agent
Are you planning to buy a house? With so many property options and an overwhelming number of enticing deals, it is common to retain a realtor to help you acquire any property you need, say for investment or residential purposes. However, you must worry about who you hire because not everyone who poses as a realtor outside there really understands the optics of buying and reselling homes.
COVID-19 Pandemic to Cause Pullback in Commercial/Multifamily Lending in 2020
Commercial and multifamily mortgage bankers are expected to close $248 billion of loans backed by income-producing properties in 2020, a 59 percent decline from 2019's record volume of $601 billion, according to a new forecast released today
Single-Family Starts and Permits Post Double-Digit Gains in June
Led by solid single-family production, total housing starts increased 17.3 percent in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.19 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Housing
NAHB, NAR Partner to Educate Consumers, Members on Home Performance, Sustainability
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Association of Realtors® on Tuesday launched a new joint initiative, Home Performance Counts, designed to help consumers better understand the rapidly growing
Hanley Investment Group Brokers County-Occupied Building in San Bernardino for $13.5M
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 arranged the sale of a single-tenant building
Things to Know When Moving to Bristol
Bristol is a hub of social and cultural activity. Here, you can find a strong, creative, and independent atmosphere. If you’re planning to move to Bristol, this article is for you. Here are some of the most important things you must know about Bristol.
Real Living Realty Professionals Launches iBuyer Program
Real Living Realty Professionals, the largest real estate brokerage in Western Massachusetts, is launching the area’s first iBuyer service. Real Living Realty Professionals’ new Offer Optimizer™ gives its team members the ability to provide homeowners
June South Carolina housing market busy for buyers
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its June 2020 market data. While the statewide reports reflect continued constrained seller activity, buyers are increasingly active.
FINAL NEPA RULE WILL MAKE IT EASIER TO REBUILD INFRASTRUCTURE, REINVIGORATE THE ECONOMY AND...
Administration's Final Reforms to the Federal Environmental Review Process Fix Problems with Prior Process, Maintain Environmental Rigor, and Accelerate Needed Infrastructure
Home Improvements You Should Make Before You Sell Your House
Though it can seem counter-intuitive to make big fixes to your home that you want to sell, there are some very sound reasons in the strategy. By investing in home improvements before you sell, you can reduce the risk buyers try to knock down the price beyond the base cost of renovations. For the sake of the final buy price, you are going to want to make these changes before you put your property on the market
5 Furniture Pieces You Should Invest In (And 5 You Shouldn’t)
Have you found yourself thinking more about your furniture while in lockdown? For many, lockdown has left us stuck inside, stress-baking too much bread, and spending time with the only friend we can: the couch. It’s a good couch. It’s trustworthy, comfortable, and the perfect shade of pale blue.
Should I Take Out a Home Warranty Policy for My Rental Property?
While most people associate home warranties with owners of detached dwellings, there's no reason why someone who owns a rental property wouldn't be allowed to take one out on their building.
Living in Evergreen, Co: Things You Probably Don’t Know You Can Do in Evergreen,...
If you’re reading this, it seems like you’re considering moving to Evergreen, Colorado. What is it like, living in Evergreen, Co? If you’re looking for a low-stress, more simplified, back to the basic kind of lifestyle, the kind that fostered a slower-paced, nature-filled, and less commercial childhood for your kids, then Evergreen, Colorado sounds like the best choice.
5 Ways to Get Started in Real Estate Investing
There are numerous investment options at your disposal: stocks, bonds, gold. One worthy investment option is real estate. Many aspiring real estate investors wonder how to begin their real estate investing journey without having to drop wads of cash. Fortunately
TASK FORCE ON AGING & FAMILIES DEMANDS ANSWERS ON WRONGFUL ELDERLY EVICTIONS AMID COVID-19...
Over a week has passed since disturbing reports emerged of thousands of vulnerable older Americans being wrongfully discharged from nursing homes across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to continued CMS and HHS inaction to stop these evictions, today, House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging
UN High-Level Political Forum: Habitat urges world leaders to prioritize adequate housing for all...
As United Nations member states hold their annual meeting to discuss the Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, Habitat for Humanity is calling on world leaders to assure COVID-19
MISMO® Certifies First Two Remote Online Notary Products
MISMO®, the mortgage industry's standards organization, today announced that eNotaryLog and Notarize are the first two companies to complete MISMO's new Remote Online Notarization (RON) certification program.
Petrographic Analysis: What Does it Mean for Concrete?
Petrographic analysis is performed on geological materials like mortars, stones, and concrete. Broadly speaking, this method of testing can determine the chemical and physical features of the geological material
