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HUD AWARDS NEARLY $43 MILLION IN HOUSING COUNSELING GRANTS
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $42.8 million in housing counseling grants to help approximately one million Americans make more informed housing choices, keep their current homes, or receive assistance
Opponents of Proposed Resolution Copper Mine, Land Exchange Hold News Conference Before Public Hearing
The Apache Stronghold and allies will deliver public comments Tuesday opposing the Resolution Copper mine, which would destroy a sacred site for the Apache people. The group will hold a news conference before Tuesday’s
Finding Assistance after Tropical Storm Imelda
Are you a Texas homeowner or renter whose home is damaged or uninhabitable because of damage caused by Tropical Storm Imelda? Resources are available to help get you on the road to recovery.
SEIA and Kentucky Solar Industries Association Formalize Affiliate Partnership
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the national trade association for the U.S. solar energy industry, announced today that the Kentucky Solar Industries Association (KYSEIA) is now a formal SEIA state affiliate
Western Pennsylvania Continuum of Care announces the end of Veteran homelessness in the region
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that the Western Pennsylvania Continuum of Care (CoC) met the requirements in September to declare the effective end of Veteran homelessness in the 20 counties
BLM PUBLISHES ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF DIRECT LAND SALE TO GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites public review of its completed environmental assessment of a noncompetitive sale of two public land parcels totaling just over 3,380 acres to the Gila River Indian Community (Community). The Community
MBA Statement on the Nomination of Brian Montgomery to be HUD Deputy Secretary
Statement of Robert D. Broeksmit, CMB, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), regarding President Trump's announcement that he intends to nominate FHA Commissioner Brian Montgomery to be the next Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Senior Housing Wealth Reaches Record $7.17 Trillion
Homeowners 62 and older saw their housing wealth grow by 0.5 percent or $32 billion in the second quarter to a record $7.17 trillion from Q1 2019, the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association reported today in its quarterly release of the NRMLA/RiskSpan Reverse Mortgage Market Index.
4 Tips on Marketing Your Real Estate Business
In 20 years from today, the job market is going to look completely different than it does now. Industries come and go while others rise to the top. Then there are some main-stay businesses out there who keep continuing to grow.
Nonresidential Construction Employment Rises in September, Says ABC
The construction industry added 7,000 net new jobs in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 156,000 jobs, an increase of 2.1%
FTC Acts Against Company Using Celebrity Endorsements, Bogus Earnings Claims to Sell Real Estate...
A federal court has entered a temporary restraining order against Utah-based Zurixx, LLC and affiliated companies, which the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Utah Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) allege have used
NAHB Second Vice Chairman Chuck Fowke Inducted into Florida Housing Hall of Fame
John “Chuck” Fowke, second vice chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a Tampa, Fla.-based custom home builder, was inducted today into the Florida Housing Hall of Fame by the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA)
Mercy Housing Lakefront Hosts 2019 Moving Forward Together Event Celebrating Successes in its Mission...
Mercy Housing Lakefront hosted its annual Moving Forward Together Gala at the Chicago Hyatt Regency Hotel to celebrate significant milestones in advancing its mission to bring affordable housing and supportive services to thousands of low-income individuals
Coalition Urges Congress To Pass New Energy Efficiency Tax Incentive Bills
A coalition of businesses, trade associations, and advocacy groups including the Alliance to Save Energy, Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute, and Natural Resources Defense Council called on Congress to quickly pass bipartisan legislation announced Wednesday
New-Construction Raising Cane’s Sells in Orange County, California for $5 Million, 4% Cap Rate
SRS Real Estate Partners and Hanley Investment Group announced today that the two firms have completed the sale of a new-construction, single-tenant Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers quick-service restaurant with a drive-thru located in Anaheim
August Construction Unemployment Rates Up From a Year Ago, Says ABC
In August, estimated not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates rose nationally and in 31 states, fell in 13 states and remained unchanged in six 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.
City National Bank to support Habitat initiatives across the United States
City National Bank announced plans to take its local volunteer work national by way of a series of builds with Habitat for Humanity. With events in more than a dozen locations, City National hopes to help Habitat promote affordable, safe and decent housing across the U.S.,
Are You Ready for Canada to be Your New Home?
Making Canada your new home is an exciting prospect. Known for the stunning scenery, outstanding wildlife viewing opportunities, clean cities, friendly people, and plenty of outdoor activities, Canada is the jewel in the North American continent.
Get Yourself an Energy Efficient Mortgage
Energy efficiency is a buzz word in the real estate industry right now, and not without reason. Following the Paris Agreement drafted at the end of 2015, strategic plans and goals have been defined by countries, cities
USDA Invests in Community Facilities Improvements for 3.3 Million Rural Americans in 23 States
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that USDA is investing $139 million in 56 projects (PDF, 189 KB) to improve community facilities and provide essential services for 3.3 million rural residents in 23 states.
