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Yearly Archives: 2023

PILOT HOME PURCHASED ON NATION’S FIRST OWNER-OCCUPIED FRACTIONAL EQUITY HOUSING FINANCE PLATFORM SAVES BUYER...

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Quarter, Inc., the nation's owner-occupied first fractional equity home funding program and technology platform, announced the first home purchased using the innovative financing service. The pilot home was purchased by the company CEO, Shannon Diesch, for $740,000 in Longmont, Colorado with monthly housing payments 50% cheaper vs. a 30-year mortgage
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HOUSE PASSES NORTON BILL REVOKING SEC’S INDEPENDENT LEASING AUTHORITY

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Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced that the House today passed her Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act, which would revoke

Congressman Flood Named to Digital Assets, Housing & Insurance Subcommittees

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U.S. Congressman Mike Flood was named by House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry to two subcommittees. They are the Housing & Insurance Subcommittee and the Digital Assets, Financial Technology, & Inclusion Subcommittee.

Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance (KERA) program closed

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A year and a half after Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance (KERA) launched, the program has closed. More than $290 million provided relief for more than 82,000 Kansans and more than 11,000 housing and service providers, preventing evictions and providing vital services to more than 32,000 households
MLS Business Rules Audit

Ocusell announces “MLS Business Rules Audit” special

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Real estate technology, which enables the nation’s nearly 600 Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) that facilitate more than $2 trillion in annual residential real estate transactions

Kansas Homeowner Assistance Fund closing soon

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The Kansas Homeowner Assistance Fund (KHAF), a federally funded, temporary emergency program to support homeowners experiencing hardship during the COVID pandemic, has disbursed nearly all program funds and will close soon.

Words From Community Leaders: Rep. Sherrill’s 2023 Community Projects Federally Funded and Moving Forward

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Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) secured funding for fourteen Community Projects she submitted on behalf of NJ-11 in the House Appropriations Committee Fiscal Year 2023 bill, which was signed into law in December.
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Construction Firms Look To Public Sector Demand As Outlook For Private-Sector Projects Dims In...

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New Industry Outlook Survey Shows Contractors Expect Infrastructure and Other Public-Sector Funding Will Help
NeighborWorks America

Expert available to discuss how credit issues and financial concerns halt Black homeownership

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As the nation celebrates Black History Month in February and the progress of Black communities, NeighborWorks America is proud
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HUD ANNOUNCES $15 MILLION LOAN GUARANTEE FOR CLEVELAND, OH AFFORDABLE HOUSING REHABILITATION PROJECT

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a $15 million loan guarantee to the City of Cleveland

A Comprehensive Guide to Buying Property in Bali

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Bali is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for property buyers from all over the world. With its stunning landscapes, tropical climate, and rich culture, it’s no wonder that more and more people are looking to purchase a piece of paradise in this idyllic location. But before you take the plunge into buying property in Bali, there are many things to consider and understand about the process. This article will provide the following

NREIA Statement on the Biden Administration’s Recent Announcement Regarding Renters & Housing Providers

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The National Real Estate Investors Association issued the following statement on the Biden Administration's recent announcement regarding renters and housing providers

NINE COMPANIES RECEIVE NEW YORK STATE SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS CERTIFICATION

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NYS Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette Moy today announced that the following nine  businesses were recently certified by the Office of General Services’ (OGS) Division of Service-Disabled Veterans’ Business Development (DSDVBD)

Atlanta REALTORS® Releases December 2022 Statistics on Housing Market

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Atlanta REALTORS® Association (ARA), the largest association of its kind in Georgia, released its December 2022 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

What You Need to Know About the Careers in the Real Estate Industry

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Whether you're interested in becoming a Real Estate agent or a Broker, you should be aware of several careers in the industry. These careers include appraisers, consultants, wholesalers, and brokers.

Harder Announces $6 Million for New Housing and Recovery Projects in San Joaquin County

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Representative Josh Harder recently announced $6 million in funding for three community projects, providing emergency and long-term housing as well as holistic substance-use recovery care in the cities of Manteca and Tracy. These projects will help get more people off the streets and into long-term, stable housing in a where flooding and housing instability have skyrocketed in San Joaquin County
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The Alliance To Save Energy And Partners Release The 2023 Energy Efficiency Impact Report

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The Alliance to Save Energy is proud to announce the recent release of the Energy Efficiency Impact Report, a new and
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Pending Home Sales Slid 4.0% in November

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Pending home sales slid for the sixth consecutive month in November, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four U.S. regions recorded month-over-month decreases, and all four regions saw year-over-year declines in transactions.

U.S. REP. PANETTA APPLAUDS ADDITIONAL FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR MONTEREY AND SAN LUIS OBISPO...

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President Joseph R. Biden Jr., amended his Major Disaster Declaration to include Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties, making these jurisdictions eligible for both public and individual federal assistance. This follow’s Sunday’s announcement that Santa Cruz County would begin to receive additional federal support under the state’s major disaster declaration.

5 Advantages of Buying New Construction Homes

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Owning your own home has been the cornerstone of the American Dream ever since the Industrial Revolution. And in today's world, there is no reason why that dream should go unfulfilled. There are so many fantastic opportunities for home ownership, but today we will be taking a look at new construction, specifically.

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

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USGBC Joins Group Celebrating Updated Energy Efficiency Rules for New U.S.-Backed...

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the leading authority on green building and the global developer of the LEED green building program, joined advocates and industry groups today in welcoming newly adopted energy codes for federally supported homes across the U.S.