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CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 252 OUT OF 358 METRO AREAS FROM AUGUST 2018 TO...
Dallas-Plano-Irving, Texas and Auburn-Opelika, Ala. Have Largest Gains; Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, N.C., Fairbanks, Alaska, and Longview, Texas Lag the Most as Industry Calls for New Workforce Funding
VA provides Veterans fleeing domestic violence with housing and supportive services
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reminds Veterans nationwide that VA’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) and Grant and Per Diem (GPD) provide housing and other services for Veterans experiencing domestic violence and intimate partner violence.
NRPA Celebrates Its 2019 Parks Build Community Project
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and Baltimore City Recreation and Parks (BCRP), along with numerous donors, are excited to announce the revitalization of Catherine Street Park in Baltimore, Maryland. Part of NRPA’s Parks Build Community initiative
OJO Labs Expands Its Suite of Leading Technology Products with Acquisition of Real Estate...
OJO Labs, which empowers consumers to make better decisions through its conversational AI (artificial intelligence) platform, “OJO,” acquired Austin-based RealSavvy, a powerful real estate
Best Real Estate Tactics To Make Your House Sale A Success
A successful house sale can be a great indicator of potential in real estate. After all, it’s not easy to sell a house given today’s economic climate. People want the best deals that guarantee top quality for the least price possible, and that’s not always possible when it comes to houses. When you have a house you want to be sold, you can’t just rely on quick real estate postings and just showing off your house to random people.
International Energy Outlook 2019 projects nearly 50% increase in world energy usage by 2050,...
In its International Energy Outlook 2019 (IEO2019), the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that world energy consumption will grow by nearly 50% between 2018 and 2050. EIA projects most of this growth will come from regions where the consumption of energy is driven by strong economic growth
CONSTRUCTION SPENDING INCHES HIGHER IN AUGUST BUT DECLINES YEAR-TO-DATE AS INCREASE IN PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION...
Association Survey Finds Projects Take Longer than Anticipated as Contractors Cope with Staffing Challenges; Officials Urge Increased Investment in Career and Technical Education, Greater Immigration for Qualified Workers
Norton to Speak at Navy Yard Apartments Opening
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) will speak at a ribbon cutting for the Guild apartment building in Navy Yard tomorrow, September 26th, at 11:15 a.m. The Guild apartment complex is the most recent building completed in the revitalized Navy Yard neighborhood, which is a key mixed-use development project in the Capital Riverfront neighborhood
International Code Council Secures Title Sponsorship for NIBS Annual Meeting
The International Code Council aims to put a big stamp on the Building Innovation 2020 Conference & Expo in April.The National Institute of Building Sciences recently signed with ICC for the presenting sponsorship of BI2020.
Public Notice: Public Comment Period for Hazard Mitigation Grant for Buyout and Elevation of...
As part of New Hanover County’s Long Term Hurricane Recovery Plan, New Hanover County applied on behalf of residents for buyout of their properties, or elevation of their properties, that had extensive damage from Hurricane Florence. The county also applied for funding to address stormwater drainage to help improve the flow of streams and creeks in our area.
Multifamily Lending Jumped 19 Percent to Record High $339.2 Billion in 2018
Favorable market conditions helped spur a 19 percent increase in multifamily lending in 2018 to a new high in dollar volume, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) annual report of the multifamily lending market.
Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Delinquencies Remain Low in the Second Quarter of 2019
Commercial and multifamily mortgage delinquencies remained low in the second quarter of 2019, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) latest Commercial/Multifamily Delinquency Report.
Buying a Fixer-Upper? 4 Ways to Pay for Renovation Work
There’s no doubt that buying a home for the first time can be an expensive situation to be in. But, many new homeowners say that saving up for a deposit and giving up on luxuries for a little while is definitely worth the effort. Many first time homeowners opt to buy older homes in need of some renovation in order to save money on the overall price, but if you’re planning to do this, don’t forget to factor in the cost of renovating your home and getting it to where you want it to be.
New Home Sales Post Solid Gains in August
Sales of newly built, single-family homes increased 7.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 713,000 units in August off a revised upward reading in July, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
Robust U.S economy not a boost for black homeownership
In spite of a robust U.S. economy, a strong employment rate, and steadily increasing 401(k) plan earnings, Black homeownership rates continue to drop. Drawing from the 2019 release of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers
Hanley Investment Group Completes Sale of 7-Eleven in Sarasota, Florida for $2.3 Million, 5%...
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property sales, announced today that the firm has arranged the sale of a single-tenant 7-Eleven gas station and convenience
USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 25 States
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary of Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that USDA is investing $144 million to improve rural water infrastructure in 25 states
7 Ways Real Estate Attorneys Can Help You Buy or Sell a Home
About 5.34 million existing homes and another 667,000 new homes sold in 2018. Many of these properties sold with the assistance of real estate attorneys.
How Often Should You Prune Trees to Keep Them Healthy?
Caring for the long term health of our trees has never been more important than it is right now. But do you know the right way to prune trees to ensure they remain healthy?
NAIC Releases Statistical Compilation of Annual Statement Information for Property/Casualty Insurers
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has released data on property and casualty (P&C) insurance companies. The reportis broken into three sections: Annual Statement Financial Data; State, Territory
