Yearly Archives: 2021
Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Decreases to 3.76 Percent
WASHINGTON, D.C. - RealEstateRama - The Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey revealed that the total number of loans now in forbearance...
NAHB Awards Programs Now Open
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced that its awards programs are now open. NAHB’s awards programs highlight the best and brightest in the home building industry in a variety of categories.
Inheriting a Home with Siblings: What Are Your Options?
Getting an inheritance is always a mixed bag of emotions. On the one hand, someone you probably cared about has transitioned. On the other, you may have significant funds coming your way.
Sibcy Cline launches new iBuyer and modern Bridge programs by zavvie
In a hot seller’s market, with homes selling faster and above asking price, local homeowners are considering ways to maximize their profit when they decide to sell. But what’s different now than past seller markets? According to Sibcy Cline Realtors, sellers have more choices than ever
Six Tips To Make Your Small Bedroom Look Bigger
Do you have a small bedroom? Well, truth be told, you are not alone. Doing your small bedroom is one of the most prevalent decorative issues because naturally, you would want the place to look bigger than it is. In reality, you need to remodel to add more square feet to space, but fortunately for you, this is not needed. Instead, you can employ some simple decoration tips and tricks that can create an illusion of a bigger bedroom than it is.
RealSource Sells New 7-Eleven with Fuel Station and Laredo Taco Company in Houston, Texas
RealSource Group, a national commercial real estate brokerage company focused on retail, healthcare and automotive properties, announced today that the firm arranged the pre-sale of a brand new, single-tenant net-leased investment occupied by 7-Eleven
SB 1157 Helps CA Renters Improve Credit Scores
Senate Bill 1157, beginning July 1, 2021 and extending through July 1, 2025, requires landlords of multifamily housing to offer residents the option of having rental payments reported to a major credit reporting agency. It applies to rental housing developments with five or more units that receive certain types of government assistance.
New York Applauds NOAA’s Proposed National Marine Sanctuary On Lake Ontario
“Underwater National Park” to Highlight New York’s Rich Maritime History on Lake Ontario. If Approved, Designation Would be First National Marine Sanctuary off New York’s Shores
Tips on Finding Realtors in South Padre Island
Since the real estate market is very turbulent and unpredictable, you can have a hard time buying or selling your property in South Padre Island. Suppose you don't have enough knowledge and patience to do that alone. In that case, getting professional help may be the best option for you.
Materials to Consider when Choosing a Patio Umbrella
Having the right set of patio furniture is very important. This is something many people are particular about and they do all they can to get the best. But the furniture will be lacking something important without the right patio umbrella.
Everything You Need to Know About Home Foreclosure
In the first quarter of 2021, a staggering 33,699 properties in the US had foreclosure filings. That represents a whopping 9% increase from the previous quarter.
New Home Sales Drop in May as Housing Costs Continue to Rise
New home sales fell to the lowest pace in a year, with prices jumping 18 percent on a year-over-year basis, due to the high costs and uncertain availability of building materials, lots and labor. Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 5.9 percent .
MBA RIHA Study Finds Older Homeowners and College-Educated Individuals Are More Likely to Leave...
Older college-educated homeowners are two times more likely to leave the workforce after a job loss than renters, according to a new research report released today by the Mortgage Bankers
Pending Home Sales Bounce Back 8.0% in May
Pending home sales rebounded strongly in May, reaching the highest reading ever for the month of May since 2005, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All four U.S. regions registered both month-over-month increases and year-over-year gains for pending home
FEMA Announces $700 million in Hazard Mitigation Selections
FEMA has selected the subapplications for the $700 million being made available in fiscal year 2020 (FY20) for Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant programs.
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT DECLINES BY 7,000 IN JUNE AS NONRESIDENTIAL FIRMS STRUGGLE TO FIND WORKERS...
Association Officials Note that Labor and Supply Chain Issues are Leading to Project Delays that May be Undermining Recovering Demand for Nonresidential Construction Projects, Call for Relief
Consumer Alert: New York State Division of Consumer Protection Offers New York Consumers Safe...
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) today reminded New Yorkers to keep safe while celebrating Independence Day. The celebration of the 4th of July is a time-honored summer tradition of family outdoor fun, grilled food, and fireworks. However, it could also be dangerous if New Yorkers do not take the necessary precautions to have a safe and enjoyable time.
UK’s Property Market Predictions as COVID Restrictions Ease
For a long time, it has been virtually impossible to accurately foretell how the UK’s property market will fare in the latter stages and aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, certain clues, trends and behaviours are now emerging as the country and its economy gradually re-open, allowing experts to make tentative estimates regarding the market’s future.
Bond Sale by Environmental Facilities Corporation Will Save New York City $106 million
President and CEO Joseph Rabito today announced that the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) has successfully closed a bond refunding that will help New York City ratepayers save $106 million over the next 20 years. The EFC bonds help the New York City Municipal Finance Water Authority (NYCMWFA) refinance multiple drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects
CONSUMER ALERT: THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER PROTECTION REMINDS PARENTS AND GUARDIANS TO MAKE WATER...
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection today reminded parents and guardians to make water safety a priority for young children as summertime water activities begin. A new U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission report revealed that child drownings remain the leading cause of unintentional death among children ages one to four years old
