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Yearly Archives: 2020

FEMA

Applying for FEMA disaster assistance

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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

NAR Partners with Morgan Stanley to Deliver Financial Wellness and Planning Resources to Realtors

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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
MBA

Over 6 Million Renters and Homeowners and 26 Million Student Debt Borrowers Missed September...

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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
NAHB

Builder Confidence Continues Record Climb

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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

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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...

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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...

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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.
Home Inspection in Denver

Benefits of Having a Home Inspection in Denver

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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 Institute

Appraisal Organizations Join Forces to Support Training, Ethics to Combat Bias

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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
AGC

CONSTRUCTION OFFICIALS CALL ON TRUMP AND BIDEN TO ESTABLISH A NATIONWIDE VACCINE DISTRIBUTION PLAN...

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Officials Say Nationwide Plan Should Set Clear Distribution Priorities, Warn that Delegating Responsibility for Distributing Coronavirus Vaccine to State & Local Officials will Lead
MBA

September New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 38.2 Percent

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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
NAHB

Remodeling Industry Confidence Surges in Third Quarter

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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

NAR’s Second Century Ventures Selects Inaugural REACH Canada Class

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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

CHA and partners garner a pair of 2020 Library Building Awards

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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

FEMA Awards More Than $3.5 Million to Connecticut for COVID Expenses

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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

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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...

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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).
APPS FOR REAL ESTATE AGENTS

5 LESSER-KNOWN APPS FOR BUSY SUCCESSFUL REAL ESTATE AGENTS

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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
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zavvie powers John L. Scott Real Estate Instant PurchaseTM Plus+ giving Portland homeowners access...

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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

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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.

Business Real Estate Press Releases

Support Ukrainian Refugees

GFP Real Estate and Its Tenants Raise More Than $200,000 to...

GFP Real Estate is pleased to announce that its "Support Ukraine in Crisis" campaign raised more than $200,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Ukraine.

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases

Why Roofing Materials Matter When Fixing Up Your Home For Resale

Why Roofing Materials Matter When Fixing Up Your Home For Resale

When preparing your home for resale, attention to detail is key to maximizing its value and appeal to potential buyers. While many aspects of home improvement are important, the choice of