Yearly Archives: 2024
How to Incorporate Modern Lighting Design Trends in Your Space
Current home design trends underscore the critical role of lighting in the overall aesthetic and functionality of living spaces. High-quality, innovative lighting fixtures not only fulfill the primary requirement of illumination but also serve as statement pieces that enhance the feel and look of your rooms.
The Growth of Gated Communities in Asian Suburbs
Gated communities, a concept initially popularized in North America, have seen a significant expansion across various continents, including Latin America, Eastern Europe, and parts of Asia. Recognized as a globalized urban product, these communities are characterized by features such as sealed residential quarters, walled features, and enclosed management.
6 Home Renovations to Boost Property Value & Curb Appeal
Home renovations are an excellent way to increase property value and enhance curb appeal, making your home more attractive to potential buyers and improving its overall marketability.
The Rise of All-Cash Homebuyers Has Come Home to Roost
Since the pandemic, home prices all across the country have risen dramatically. This is both good and bad news. It’s good news because it means the investment in your property has grown significantly in just a very short timeframe. But it’s bad news if you’re looking to purchase a home since you will be paying a lot more than you have in the pre-pandemic period.
Senator Marshalls Slams United Nations Climate Change Goals That Will Harm U.S. Agriculture
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. released the following statement on the United Nations Net-Zero Banking Alliance’s (NZBA) decision to dramatically expand their Green New Deal
Builder Sentiment Rises Above Breakeven Point
A lack of existing inventory that continues to drive buyers to new home construction, coupled with strong demand and mortgage rates below last fall’s cycle peak helped push builder sentiment above a key marker in March.
NEWLY OPENED MONARCH APARTMENT HOMES ARE REDEFINING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY LIVING IN...
The 60-unit Monarch Apartment Homes complex, which recently opened in Palm Springs, California, has redefined the standard for quality, affordable housing in our communities. Designed under the visionary leadership of Maria Song, AIA, LEED & AP, principal of Interactive Design Corporation (IDC)
Big 4 US Banks Abandon Standards to Protect Environment and Communities
Four of the biggest banks in the world have left the Equator Principles, which set minimum standards on risks to the environment and local communities in countries where they finance oil, gas, coal, infrastructure and mining projects.
Innovative Technologies Shaping the Skyrise Construction Industry
The construction industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by a large number of innovative technologies that are reshaping the way we build and design skyrise structures. From towering skyscrapers to modern high-rise complexes, these technological advancements are pushing the boundaries of what was once thought impossible, reshaping the skyrise construction industry.
Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Increased in Fourth-Quarter 2023
The level of commercial and multifamily mortgage debt outstanding at the end of 2023 was $130 billion (2.8 percent) higher than at the end of 2022, according to the Mortgage
Second Century Ventures Opens Applications for 2024 REACH Commercial Program
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, today opened applications for the 2024 REACH Commercial technology growth program. Second
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT IN JANUARY RISES IN 231 OF 358 METRO AREAS FROM A YEAR...
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale and Lawton, Okla. Top Lists of Year-over-Year Increases in Industry Employment While New York City
HUD Makes $10 Million Available to Support New Homebuyers and Bridge Wealth Gap
First of its kind Notice of Funding Opportunity will support housing counseling services for prospective homebuyers in underserved communities. This new funding will enable HUD-approved housing
STATEMENT BY NAREB PRESIDENT COURTNEY JOHNSON ROSE
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) is honored to have worked with HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge on a mission to expand affordable housing, increase homeownership for people of color, and reduce homelessness in America. NAREB congratulates Secretary Fudge on her retirement, recognizing that she will continue to embrace these goals as she writes her next chapter in an extraordinary public service career.
Florida Investment Properties: How Does It Work?
Investing in Florida's lush landscape and booming tourist sites can seem like a golden opportunity for both seasoned and aspiring investors. In this sunny state, the investment property market
FHFA Announces Key Updates for Implementation of Enterprise Credit Score Requirements
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced updates to the implementation of new credit score requirements
NAREB CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH WITH FIRESIDE CHAT WITH WOMEN OF IMPACT
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and Wells Fargo EVP Georgette Dixon headlined a celebration of women's societal contributions at the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) Midwinter
SCHAKOWSKY INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO PROTECT FAMILIES OF MEDICAID RECIPIENTS
U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the House Democratic Task Force on Aging and Families, reintroduced the Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act of 2024
FHFA Announces $301 Million for Affordable Housing Programs
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that the Housing Trust Fund and Capital Magnet Fund will receive approximately $301 million for affordable housing initiatives from
Mayfield City Hall and Police Dept. Approved for Nearly $1.4 Million in FEMA Recovery...
FEMA has approved $ 1,391,531 to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to replace the Mayfield City Hall & Police Department which were destroyed by Dec. 2021 Western Kentucky tornadoes.