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Capital Impact Partners Joins Washington, D.C. Mayor to Celebrate 1000th Affordable Unit Preserved through...
Capital Impact Partners, Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) today announced the financing of the first two projects through their partnership
Ginnie Mae MBS Outstanding Increases to $2.076 Trillion
Ginnie Mae today announced that issuance of its mortgage-backed securities (MBS) totaled $44.217 billion in June, the highest since December 2016. A breakdown of June issuance includes $42.785 billion of Ginnie Mae II MBS and $1.432 billion of Ginnie Mae I MBS
June New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 17.9 Percent Year over Year
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for June 2019 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 17.9 percent compared from a year ago. Compared to May 2019, applications decreased by 14 percent.
MBA Promotes Lisa Haynes to Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Diversity...
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today announced the promotion of Lisa J. Haynes, CPA, MBA, to Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer.
Dan Fichtler Promoted to Associate Vice President of Housing Finance Policy
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today announced the promotion of Dan Fichtler to Associate Vice President of Housing Finance Policy within the association's Residential Policy and Member Engagement team, effective immediately
City of Alameda, Eden Housing and Alameda Point Partners to Celebrate Groundbreaking of New...
On Thursday, July 11, 2019, the City of Alameda, along with Eden Housing and Alameda Point Partners, will celebrate the groundbreaking of Alameda Point Senior Apartments, a 60-unit affordable rental community for seniors age 62 and older located at Alameda Point’s Site A development project in Alameda, California
KTGY Architecture + Planning’s Tysons Office Welcomes Lauren Young as Regional Development Director
Lauren Young has joined the Tysons office of KTGY Architecture + Planning as regional development director. In her new role, Young is responsible for strengthening and growing client relationships in the Washington, D.C. Metro, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast
Norton Files Amendment to NDAA to Give D.C. Mayor Authority Over D.C. National Guard,...
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced she filed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2020 (NDAA) to give the District of Columbia home-rule authority over the D.C. National Guard.
New Hanover County to host Conference on Government August 2 & 3
New Hanover County is hosting a “Conference on Government” to educate and engage the community about the inner workings of the county. The event will take place on August 2 and 3, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the county’s Northeast Library
National housing leaders from Wells Fargo and FHLBank of New York join NHC’s Board...
Kimani Little of Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and Connie Wright of Wells Fargo have joined NHC’s Board of Governors, the National Housing Conference (NHC) announced
BLM TO HOST PUBLIC MEETINGS ON PROPOSED GEMINI SOLAR PROJECT
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southern Nevada District will host two public meetings during the public comment period to provide information and gather public input on the Solar Partners, XI LLC (Arevia) proposal to construct
New CRL Report Outlines Two Proposals to Replace the GSE QM Patch
The Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) released A Smarter Qualified Mortgage Can Benefit Borrowers, Taxpayers, and the Economy, a report urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to take timely steps to ensure widespread access to safe and sustainable loans.
Construction Job Growth Steady in June, Says ABC
The construction industry added 21,000 net new jobs in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mayor Bowser to Unveil Affordable Homeownership Opportunity in Ward 1
On Monday, July 8, at 11:30 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will cut the ribbon on four family-sized townhomes in Ward 1 that will provide homeownership opportunities for households earning no more than 80 percent of Median Family Income (MFI).
Flooding Happens Everywhere, Protect Yourself and Your Family
Homeowner and renter insurance policies do not cover damages incurred during flooding. To protect themselves and their family from future financial loss, Oklahomans are advised to purchase and maintain flood insurance coverage
CONSTRUCTION JOBS INCREASE BY 21,000 IN JUNE AND 224,000 DURING THE PAST YEAR AS...
Average Hourly Earnings in Construction Top Private Sector Average by 10.1 Percent as Construction Employers Cope with Tight Labor Market; Association Officials Call for New Career Training Funding
May Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 46 States Year Over Year, Says ABC
In May, estimated not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates fell nationally and in 46 states on a year-over-year basis, according to an analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released today by Associated Builders and Contractors.
Disaster Recovery Center Opens for Three Days in Circleville
A Disaster Recovery Center will open Monday, July 8 through Wednesday, July 10 in Circleville to help renters, homeowners and businesses in Ohio affected by the tornadoes, storms and flooding of May 27 – 29, 2019.
How To Be A Better Real Estate Agent
Selling real estate is a tough job but can also be quite a rewarding career to embark on as well. It feels good when you can help people find their forever home and know they’re satisfied with your work.
Smart Ways to Maximize the Value of Business Premises
If you’re looking to sell your business premises, it makes sense to maximize the potential revenue you’ll get in just the same way as you would when selling a domestic property. In many ways, the same rules apply, too, with just a few adjustments to the actions you take to suit what you’re selling.
