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An estate plan can decrease the expenses and taxes of an estate, simplify the transfer of assets to your loved ones and ensure that they are financially protected, says SCL Wills and Probate, a law firm renowned for its probate and will solicitors in Hertfordshire.
Pending Home Sales Bounce Back 1.1% in May
Pending home sales increased in May, a positive variation from the minor sales dip seen in the previous month, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Three of the four major regions saw growth in contract activity
Saving for a home low on the list of financial priorities for cash-strapped millennials
Younger Americans may want to save for a home, but many are struggling just to make ends meet each month. Paying off credit card and student loan debt is taking
MBA Expands Path to Diversity Scholarship Program Eligibility to Select Conferences
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today announced that scholarships awarded under its popular Path to Diversity (P2D) Scholarship Program
Existing-Home Sales Ascend 2.5% in May
Existing-home sales rebounded in May, recording an increase in sales for the first time in two months, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
Statement from NAHB Chairman Greg Ugalde on President Trump’s Housing Affordability Executive Order
Greg Ugalde, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Torrington, Conn., attended today’s signing ceremony at the White House and issued the following statement after President Trump
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 3.4 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey
Volunteering Works Program Announces 2019 Mentoring and Grant Recipients
The National Association of Realtors® and the Good Neighbor Society have announced the recipients of the 11th annual Volunteering Works grants and mentoring program.
BLM SEEKS COMMENTS ON DRAFT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR LAND AND MINERAL ESTATE IN EASTERN...
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Royal Gorge Field Office today announced the release of its draft plan for managing BLM-administered surface land and mineral estate in eastern Colorado. The BLM is seeking public comments on the four alternative management scenarios analyzed in the Draft Environmental
New Home Sales Decline in May
Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 7.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 626,000 units in May, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
Mattapan Station Development in Boston Moves Forward
The Department of Housing Community Development (DHCD) and the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (EOHED) announced funding awards to POAH and Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation that will enable construction to begin on 135 rental apartments
POAH continues expansion in Chicago and suburbs
POAH significantly extended its footprint in the Chicago area this spring with the acquisition of nearly 700 affordable rental apartments in the City and two suburbs, bringing to close to 1,800 the number of units it has preserved or created in the area since establishing a presence there in 2008. These latest acquisitions also bring POAH’s total portfolio to more than 11,000 affordable homes.
Senior Housing Wealth Reaches Record $7.14 Trillion
Homeowners 62 and older saw their housing wealth grow by 2.7 percent or $104 billion in the first quarter to a record $7.14 trillion from Q4 2018, the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association reported today
Congressmen Higgins and Kelly Introduce Bill to Build and Rehabilitate 500,000 Homes in Distressed...
The National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders (NAAHL) welcomes the introduction of the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (NHIA) (H.R. 1337) by Reps.
Variety of Cleaners for Cleaning the Concrete and Make it Shinning
There is a broad range of cleaners available for cleaning or removing pollution from concrete floors. Knowing what these distinct cleaners do and how they operate on your next renovation venture can save your money and time.
What is an Estate Sale and How Should You Shop at Them
What if the best deals you've ever seen were hidden inside your neighborhood? Estate sales are a great way to find deals on many rare items. However, many people miss out because they're still asking "What is an estate sale?"
Real Estate Investors “Improve Neighborhoods One Home at a Time” Affirm Their Support of...
During their annual meeting in Louisville, KY, the National Real Estate Investors Association (National REIA) reaffirmed their commitment to American Housing Month (June)
New Federal Standard to Improve Safety of High Chairs Takes Effect
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved a new federal mandatory safety standard to make high chairs safer for both home and restaurant use.
CONTRACTORS NEED NOT APPLY: ADMINISTRATION’S NEW APPRENTICESHIP PROPOSAL FAILS TO ADDRESS GROWING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY...
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, released the following statement in response to the release of the Department of Labor
House Passes Robust Funding For DOE’s Energy Efficiency Programs
The Alliance to Save Energy released the following statement from President Jason Hartke after the U.S. House passed a ‘minibus’ spending bill including increased funding for energy efficiency programs in the Department of Energy
