Yearly Archives: 2020
ABC Members Provided Education for 1.1 Million Course Attendees in 2019, New Survey Finds
According to the results of Associated Builders and Contractors 2020 Workforce Development Survey, ABC contractor members invested $1.5 billion on workforce development initiatives in 2019, providing craft, leadership and safety
Capital Impact Partners Launches Diversity in Development – Detroit Loan Fund to Support Emerging...
In an effort to increase support for minority real estate developers spearheading rehabilitation or new construction of mixed-use, multifamily housing projects in Detroit, Capital Impact
Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation Leverages Web-Based Programming to Safely Service Rhode Island’s 200-Unit Affordable...
Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow), a nationwide nonprofit organization focused on service-enriched housing for affordable and senior communities, has partnered with Standard Companies, an affordable housing developer.
Public Notice: Surplus property for sale to non-profits then general public
New Hanover County’s Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution at its meeting on Monday, May 18, 2020, declaring certain personal property surplus to the county’s operations and allowing for the sale of these items to non-profit organizations before being sold by online public auction.
NAR Applauds FHFA Action Attempting to Assure Access to Affordable Credit
National Association of Realtors® President Vince Malta issued the following statement after the Federal Housing Finance Agency issued guidance Tuesday regarding credit access for borrowers who are in or have recently exited forbearance
HOW TO MAKE PROPERTY HUNTING EASY
Deciding to move to a new house is an exciting venture for couples and families. If this is the first time you are making a real estate purchase, then the journey can be tiresome and stressful as well. Property hunting does come with its rewards when the final result is your dream home
Traits of Successful Real Estate Brokers in Denver
If you are looking to buy a house in Denver, you need a real estate broker to help you out. They understand the process more and are familiar with the paperwork. You can benefit not only from their knowledge but also to their expertise
Existing-Home Sales Wane 17.8% in April
Existing-home sales dropped in April, continuing what is now a two-month skid in sales brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Each of the four major regions experienced a decline in month-over-month and year-over-year sales, with the West seeing the greatest dip in both categories.
USDA Invests $281 Million in Rural Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 36 States...
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand today announced that the department is investing $281 million in 106 projects to improve water and wastewater infrastructure (PDF, 252 KB) in rural communities in 36 states and Puerto Rico.
Statement of Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin on the Announcement of the Re-Proposed Capital Rule...
.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement today following the announcement of the Re-Proposed Capital Rule for the Enterprises by the Federal Housing Finance Agency:
MASSIVE SOLAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT PLANNED FOR LA PAZ COUNTY
At the Yavapai County Courthouse today, Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt was joined by Congressman Paul Gosar, La Paz County Supervisor Holly Irwin, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona State Director Ray Suazo and other public and private representatives to announce the conveyance of approximately 5,900 acres of public lands to La Paz County in western Arizona.
Prevent Lung Cancer: Test Your Home for Radon
This National Radon Action Month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) encourages Americans around the country to test their homes for radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer. Make 2020 a healthier, safer new year by testing your home
Hanley Investment Group Completes Sale of 7-Eleven in St. Louis Metro
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property sales, announced today that Executive Vice President Jeremy McChesney arranged the sale of a single-tenant
How to Make Best Use of a Barren Land?
Do you have a baren land on the back of your house or somewhere in the town? Are you confused thinking about making use of that land? Then there are a number of ways in which you can make productive use of that land. You can have a lot of things done on that land. But what’s wastage is keeping that piece of land as it is and not using it for a purpose.
zavvie selected to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Real Living Real Estate Preferred Alliance...
Preparing for the coming real estate rebound, zavvie, the nation’s only complete iBuyer platform for real estate brokerages, today announced its selection as a Preferred Alliance Program member
FTC Expands Its Case Against Zurixx Real Estate Seminar Scheme
The Federal Trade Commission and the state of Utah have amended their complaint against the operators of the Zurixx real estate seminar scheme, adding new charges that the defendants violated the Telemarketing Sales Rule
11 Solid Benefits of Hardwood Floors in Your Home
Are you replacing floors in your home but can’t decide whether carpet, tile, or wood is the best option? Even though the choice is difficult, hardwood flooring has several advantages over other surfaces.
Federal Housing Administration Announces Guidance for Insuring Single Family Home Mortgages in Forbearance
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced a new, temporary policy that provides guidance for lenders to obtain FHA insurance endorsements on mortgages where the borrower
PASSAGE OF PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS WILL SAVE MANY CONSTRUCTION JOBS AND PROTECT CONSTRUCTION...
With Needed Improvements to the Vital Survival Program Complete, Construction Official Urges Congress and the President
Amazing Weekend In Palm Coast Florida
There's no reason to be blue if you only have a weekend available in Palm Coast, FL. The city has a lot to offer, yes, and it might be difficult to choose just a few places to visit in the timeframe of a weekend, but with a bit of planning and a car at your disposal
