Yearly Archives: 2020
Applying for FEMA disaster assistance
If you lost your home or sustained other losses because of wildfires in Lassen or Tulare counties Aug. 14-Sept. 26, 2020, you may be eligible for assistance from FEMA. This applies to survivors of the Sheep Fire and W-5 Cold Springs Fire in Lassen County and Tulare
NAR Partners with Morgan Stanley to Deliver Financial Wellness and Planning Resources to Realtors
The National Association of Realtors®, together with global financial services firm Morgan Stanley, announced today that it is offering investment guidance and other financial wellness
Over 6 Million Renters and Homeowners and 26 Million Student Debt Borrowers Missed September...
Over 6 million households did not make their rent or mortgage payments and 26 million individuals missed their student loan payment in September, according to third-quarter 2020 research
Builder Confidence Continues Record Climb
In a further show of strength for the housing sector, builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes increased two points to 85 in October, further surpassing the previous all-time high of 83 recorded in September
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU ARE SELLING YOUR PROPERTY FOR THE FIRST TIME
It is well known that the moving process and having to sell your household in the process can be very exciting as much as it is stressful. With the right preparation and representation, you can definitely increase your chances of selling the property and getting it off the real estate market as quickly as possible.
Learn How a Divorce Attorney Can Assist with Division of Property and Debts for...
Divorce is a lengthy process that may involve many back and forth court sessions. Before signing the final papers, the divorcing couple has to agree on important things like child custody, child support agreement, division of properties, securities, debts, and so on. The court has to make a fair decision on each of the following subjects before granting you a divorce.
A Seamless Flow Of Miami Wilds Water Park Near The Zoo Headed To County...
The long-awaited deal to establish a water park next to Zoo Miami finally nears as the agreement between developers and Miami-Date awaits signatures. This Friday, a county commission committee is set to evaluate a lease alongside Miami Wilds LLC, a team that manages Miami Wilds hotel, retail outlet, and park that extends to a tune of 27.5 acres close to the two museums and Zoo.
Benefits of Having a Home Inspection in Denver
Denver is the capital and also the most populous city in the US state of Colorado. It is located in the South Platte River Valley with the High Planes on the west and The Rocky Mountains to the east. As of 2019, Denver had a population that was estimated to be around 727,200.
Appraisal Organizations Join Forces to Support Training, Ethics to Combat Bias
The Appraisal Institute, the American Society of Appraisers, the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and the Massachusetts Board of Real Estate Appraisers today announced their collective support for the development of additional training that addresses unconscious bias in valuation
CONSTRUCTION OFFICIALS CALL ON TRUMP AND BIDEN TO ESTABLISH A NATIONWIDE VACCINE DISTRIBUTION PLAN...
Officials Say Nationwide Plan Should Set Clear Distribution Priorities, Warn that Delegating Responsibility for Distributing Coronavirus Vaccine to State & Local Officials will Lead
September New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 38.2 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for September 2020 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 38.2 percent compared from a year ago. Compared to August 2020
Remodeling Industry Confidence Surges in Third Quarter
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its Remodeling Market Index (RMI) in the third quarter of 2020, posting a reading of 82. The finding is a signal of residential remodelers’ strong confidence in their markets, for projects of all
NAR’s Second Century Ventures Selects Inaugural REACH Canada Class
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, announced Wednesday the companies selected for its inaugural REACH Canada program. Second Century Ventures is the most active global venture fund
CHA and partners garner a pair of 2020 Library Building Awards
The Chicago Housing Authority – along with partners City of Chicago, Chicago Public Library and Evergreen Real Estate Group – has won 2020 Library Building Awards from the American Institute of Architects and American Library Association
FEMA Awards More Than $3.5 Million to Connecticut for COVID Expenses
FEMA approved $3,506,087 in federal funding to the Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) for Emergency Protective Measures as a result of the major disaster declaration for the state’s COVID-19 Pandemic.
Atlanta REALTORS® Releases September 2020 Statistics on Housing Market
Atlanta REALTORS® Association (ARA), the largest association of its kind in Georgia, released its September 2020 Market Brief on residential housing statistics for 11 area counties in metropolitan Atlanta. The Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides the only regionally-focused synopsis of monthly sales and home prices for single-family residential properties.
Clearinghouse CDFI Receives Over $1 Million in Awards to Increase Lending in New Mexico’s...
Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution (Clearinghouse CDFI) announced today that it received Financial Assistance Awards totaling over $1 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund).
5 LESSER-KNOWN APPS FOR BUSY SUCCESSFUL REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Even as many industries and markets struggle with the COVID 19 pandemic impacts, it doesn't mean that businesses have stopped. With various technologies in place and people adopting virtual means of facilitating things, business is still ongoing as economies
zavvie powers John L. Scott Real Estate Instant PurchaseTM Plus+ giving Portland homeowners access...
zavvie, the first end-to-end iBuyer platform for real estate brokerages, is teaming with John L. Scott Real Estate, one of the top 20 residential real estate brands in the nation
Which Features to Add to Your Rental Properties Now to Boost their Value
Recently, the priorities of renters have shifted. This is due not only to the immediate effects of the coronavirus pandemic, but also to its long-term social and economic impacts. To prepare for the future rental market, property owners have to adjust, both in what they offer and how they offer it.