Yearly Archives: 2022
GCAAR housing stats | March ’22
The median sold price for residential properties in the region for March was $600,000, representing an increase of 7% compared to last month and an increase of 7.6% from March 2021. The average days on market for units sold in March was 22 days, 28% below the 5-year March average of 31 days.
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT’S CHALLIS BRIDGE RECREATION SITE TO REOPEN
The Challis Bridge Recreation Site and boat launch, managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), reopened May 1. The recreation site was temporarily closed in January due to flooding conditions and ice jams along the Salmon River which caused damage to the access road. BLM staff have completed basic repairs to the roadway, restoring access to the site and the boat launch.
NorthstarMLS CEO John Mosey to retire after 40 years in real estate industry ...
RealEstateRama - Gregarious. Engaging. Curious. Visionary. Innovative. Ethical. Knowledgeable. Storyteller. These are just a few of the attributes describing NorthstarMLS CEO John Mosey
NACWA Member Testifies Before Senate on Key Clean Water Infrastructure Law Implementation
members of the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife heard testimony from a public clean water utility member of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA)
10 Warning Signs You Have a Bad Landlord and What to Do About It
Most of us, at some point in our lives, will have to rent a property. This article will provide warning signs to look out for before signing for a property with a bad landlord
Top 4 Ways To Reduce Home Loans Burden
One of the biggest hurdles to homeownership is the ever-growing home loan debt. The fact of the matter is that most people don't have a clear understanding of how long it takes to pay off a mortgage, which causes them to take unnecessary risks to meet their dream of owning a home.
MCAA, NECA and SMACNA Release a Joint Tool and Equipment Rental Guide
The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) announced the release of their joint publication, the Tool and Equipment Rental Guide.
Climate Bill Presents Opportunity for Mass. to Continue its Clean Energy Leadership
Lawmakers in the Massachusetts Senate introduced sweeping climate legislation this week that contains several critical provisions for solar development in the Commonwealth.
FEMA Assigns Over $16 Million for Forests, Natural Reserves and Wildlife Refuges
Trails, natural pools, reservoirs and even camping areas: these are some of the recreational areas of the Toro Negro State Forest, located on about 8,000 acres of land between central
Norton Remarks at National Cannabis Festival Emphasize Progress
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) spoke at the National Cannabis Festival last weekend, detailing how Congress’s power over the District of Columbia’s local affairs allowed
Manchin, Capito And McKinley Announce More Than $1.6 Million From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law To...
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Shelley Moore
Housing Market at Inflection Point as Builder Confidence Continues to Fall
Rapidly rising interest rates combined with ongoing home price increases and higher construction costs continue to take a toll on builder confidence and housing affordability.
Habitat for Humanity kicks off sixth annual Home is the Key campaign to drive...
In March 2020, home took on a new and powerful meaning. It became the first line of defense against disease, our refuge and haven, and the place where people found hope during times
Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Decreases to 1.05% in March
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) monthly Loan Monitoring Survey revealed that the total number of loans now in forbearance decreased by 13 basis points from 1.18%
HUD Announces Support for Washington, D.C.’s “Solar for All” Program
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced its support for Washington, D.C.’s “Solar for All” program to ensure that residents of HUD-assisted properties
Existing-Home Sales Slip 2.7% in March
Existing-home sales decreased in March, marking two consecutive months of declines, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Month-over-month, sales in March waned in three of the four major U.S. regions while holding steady in the West. Sales were down across each region year-over-year.
Is a Smart Lock Right for You? Everything You Need to Know
Keyless entry is becoming increasingly popular as technology continues to advance and evolve. The phrase “throw away the key” has never been more possible with the invention of smart locks. For an easy and convenient way to enter your home or business, smart locks and smart home devices allow you to unlock doors from anywhere simply by using an app on your phone
Meridian Sells Historic Grunow Memorial Medical Center in Phoenix for $17.9 Million
Meridian, a full-service owner, operator, and investor of healthcare real estate, is pleased to announce that the company has closed escrow on the sale of Grunow Memorial Medical Center.
Single-Family Permits Decline in March as Affordability Woes Continue
The single-family housing market continued to show signs of softening in March as permits and starts declined due to rising mortgage interest rates and ongoing supply chain bottlenecks
Impacts on Home Values from PFAS Chemicals Unclear: The Appraisal Journal
The values of residential properties located near sites with known per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are impacted in varying ways, according to an article published this week in The Appraisal Journal.
