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EPA Announces Over $1 Million in Grants to Help Businesses in Nevada Prevent Pollution
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the University of Nevada, Reno, and Western Nevada College for a total of $1,050,000 in grants for technical assistance to
We Buy Houses for Cash: How It Works and Why It’s Gaining Popularity in...
Selling a home can be a daunting process, especially when dealing with traditional real estate channels. The rise of cash home buyers has revolutionized the industry, providing homeowners with a faster, hassle-free way to sell their properties.
Mayor Bowser, DCHA & POAH Celebrate Ribbon Cutting and Groundbreaking of Affordable Housing Developments...
Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), with the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) and nonprofit developer Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) today celebrated the grand opening of The Asberry, a mixed-use building with 108 units of affordable rental housing with a preference for those aged 55+.
Mortgage Application Payments Increased 4.2 Percent to $2,127 in October
Homebuyer affordability declined in October, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants increasing to $2,127 from $2,041 in September. This is according to the
FinCEN Requests Comments on Proposed Form for Compliance with Residential Real Estate Rule
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning the form that select real estate professionals will use to report information about certain residential real estate transfers under the Residential Real Estate Rule.
Selling Houses While Black
About 6 percent of real estate agents and brokers in the United States are Black. Their white peers make almost three times as much, according to data and surveys. Tye Williams feels the heat. It’s 95 degrees out, and the North Carolina sun is beating like a drum. He’s in a full suit and tie and thinking about the tasks ahead. When he gets to the home he’s showing
October New Home Sales Down on Higher Rates
Steadily rising mortgage rates coupled with ongoing affordability challenges kept many potential home buyers on the sidelines in October. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in October declined 17.3% to a 610,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate
Appraisal Institute Releases Comprehensive Guide to Valuing Religious Properties
The Appraisal Institute is pleased to announce the release of A Guide to Appraising Religious Properties by Bradley R. Carter, MAI, a leading authority in the field of property valuation. This
FEMA Aid Tops $2.9 Million for Response Costs and Infrastructure Repairs Following 2024 South...
In just over three months since President Biden’s major disaster declaration for South Dakota, FEMA has approved more than $2.9
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1,325,000 of Clean Ports Investments in South Carolina as Part of...
EPA’s Clean Ports Program to fund 55 zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure, and planning projects across the nation
TWO-THIRDS OF METRO AREAS ADD CONSTRUCTION JOBS FROM OCTOBER 2023 TO LAST MONTH, BUT...
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, Texas and Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, Hawaii Have Highest Number And Percentage of Job
Existing-Home Sales Grew 3.4% in October; First Year-Over-Year Gain Since July 2021
Existing-home sales rose in October, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Sales improved in all four major U.S. regions. Year-over-year, sales elevated in three regions but were
Bipartisan House, Senate Lawmakers Push for Improvements to Military Housing
oe Courtney (D-CT) and Del. James Moylan (R-Guam), alongside Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), are pushing for new legislation to improve the health and safety of
Habitat for Humanity’s corporate partners to support building homes, communities and hope this holiday...
Several Habitat for Humanity corporate partners are coming together this holiday season to support the organization’s mission
THE NYS OFFICE OF FAITH AND NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ANNOUNCES $2.3M IN FUNDING AVAILABLE...
The New York State Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services today announced that approximately $2.3 million in grant funding is now available for faith-based and not-for-profit organizations to improve public access to essential technologies.
HUD Awards $73 Million to Support Grantees with Vital Technical Assistance
Funding will provide technical assistance and capacity-building for HUD grantees, local governments, and community organizations nationwide. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Irvine-based Revive Real Estate Marks 5th Anniversary with Holiday Fundraiser to Benefit Children’s Hospital...
In tribute to its 5th anniversary, Revive Real Estate is bringing together employees, families, friends, supporters, and the local
Public Comment Period is Open on Revised Project Scoring Criteria for the Clean Water...
Project Scoring Criteria Determines How Municipal Sewer and Wastewater Projects Are Scored and Ranked to Access State and Federal Funding. Incentivizes Projects that Bolster Resiliency, Mitigate the Impacts of Climate Change, Strengthen Cybersecurity for Public Wastewater Utilities, and Take Septic Tanks Out of Service
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 41 STATES BETWEEN OCTOBER 2023 AND LAST MONTH, WHILE 33...
Texas and Alaska Top Lists of Numerical and Percentage 12-Month Gains, While New York and Oregon Lag; Louisiana Posts Highest
Creating a Green Space: Cheap Plants for Privacy
Privacy is really important for making your home feel comfortable. Whether it's your backyard, patio, or garden, having a private space can make it more relaxing and enjoyable. Instead of using fences or walls, which can be expensive and sometimes ugly, you can use plants to create a natural privacy screen.
