Yearly Archives: 2021
Property Tax Bills Arriving Soon, Flexible Payment Options Offered
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC - RealEstateRama - The New Hanover County Tax Department has started mailing real estate property tax bills, so property owners...
Solar Industry Statement on the August 2021 Petition for Solar Tariffs
Following is a statement from John Smirnow, vice president of market strategy and general counsel at the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) on the August 2, 2021 Section 201 petition
RAINBOW HOUSING ASSISTANCE CORPORATION EXPANDS PARTNERSHIP WITH RELATED AFFORDABLE TO BRING CUSTOM SUPPORTIVE SERVICES...
Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow), a national nonprofit organization that provides service-enriched programs for residents of rental housing communities throughout the country, has been selected by Related Affordable, one of the largest developers, financiers and preservationists of affordable and workforce housing in the United States
Homebuying and Selling Sentiment Remain Polarized Amid Affordability and Supply Concerns
The Fannie Mae (FNMA/OTCQB) Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) decreased 3.9 points to 75.8 in July, as consumers continue to report concerns related to high home prices and a lack of homes for sale. While all six components declined month over month
Chase Commits $3 Million to Appraiser Diversity Initiative
The Appraisal Institute, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac today announced that Chase has made a $3 million commitment to the Appraiser Diversity Initiative. In addition to the Chase commitment, Freddie Mac has joined the Appraiser Diversity Initiative as a core partner, providing additional resources and adviser support.
HOUSE OFFICIALS SHOULD QUICKLY PASS BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE MEASURE APPROVED TODAY BY THE SENATE, CONSTRUCTION...
Construction Official Warns that Holding the Much-Needed Infrastructure Measure Hostage to Unrelated Partisan Priorities
Tester’s Comprehensive Bill to Permanently Expand Pandemic Support to Homeless Veterans Clears Committee Hurdle
Committee passed 13 bills, including Chairman’s Building Solutions for Veterans Experiencing Homelessness Act to cut red tape on resources to support unhoused veterans post-pandemic
CPSC Urges Vacation Rental Platforms, AirBnB, Vrbo, TripAdvisor and Others to Require Owners to...
Following another report of a tragic death of a young child in a residential elevator, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Acting Chairman Robert Adler today asked the vacation rental community for help.
HUD AWARDS $30 MILLION TO HELP LOW-INCOME ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS AGE IN PLACE
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $30 million to 32 nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, and public housing authorities to assist in undertaking
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ADDS 11,000 JOBS IN JULY BUT NONRESIDENTIAL SECTOR TRAILS OVERALL RECOVERY AMID...
Association Officials Urged Congress to Pass the New, Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill to Boost Demand for Nonresidential Construction and Create Needed Commercial Construction Career
Which Factors Earn Landlords And Property Managers The Best Feedback?
Recommendations are vitally important throughout many industries, and the world of property rental is no different. Having a great property in an appealing location is just one piece of the puzzle. If you’re unable or unwilling to provide a great service — whether you own the property or are managing it on behalf of the owner — then the result will be many unhappy tenants eager to tell other renters all about why they should avoid working with you.
Biden-Harris Administration Extends Eviction Moratorium for Homeowners
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today extended through Sept. 30, the eviction moratorium for homeowners of properties financed or guaranteed by USDA.
VA announces new options to help Veterans avoid foreclosure
The Department of Veterans Affairs is offering a new COVID-19 Refund Modification option to assist Veterans who require a significant reduction in their monthly mortgage payments because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NeighborWorks America experts: Moratoria expiration date and housing counselor certification deadline will affect thousands...
With the moratoria on foreclosures and evictions scheduled to end July 31, more and more people need help to stay in their homes. Housing counselors help people get "mortgage ready"
Top 7 Things to look before Buying a Luxury Home in Toronto
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U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Senator Maggie Hassan Discuss Importance of Broadband Access with...
U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan held a virtual event with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and New Hampshire community and business leaders to discuss the importance
SEC Charges Real Estate CEO With Defrauding Investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced securities fraud charges against recidivist Michael Shustek, the CEO of several Las Vegas real estate investment trusts (REITs), and his wholly owned investment advisory firm, Vestin Mortgage
More Than 1,000 Companies And Organizations Call For Modernizing Homeowner Energy Efficiency Tax Credit
In a letter sent Monday to tax leadership in the U.S. House and Senate, 1,063 companies and organizations called on Congress to expand and modernize the 25C tax credit for homeowner energy
National REIA Statement on the CDC’s Reimposition of their Eviction Moratorium
The National Real Estate Investors Association issued the following statement regarding the Biden Administration's recent reimposition of the CDC's Eviction Moratorium. Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court said in a 5-4 decision that the CDC does not have the authority to put in place an eviction moratorium under Section 264.
Top Four Lux Hotels and Homes That Are Works of Art
Luxury homes are a goal for many people, but not many people manage to make this dream come true. Luxury homes have always been more than just a status symbol – they’re a piece of art. From the castles of the olden days to modern high-end Bay Area Lux Homes, there are a few world-renowned homes that have gained quite a reputation.