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New Hanover County Register Of Deeds Offers Online Certified Copy Service

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The New Hanover County Register of Deeds Office, which is the custodian and manager for real estate-related documents, vital records and DD214s of the county,

What to Make Out Of Your Basement

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For those in Guelph with basements, which means just about everybody, it is space that means a lot. It is another room to be utilized and not just lump storage in there to be stuffy and moldy. Your Guelph basement cannot just be the dark place, but it can be more challenging to remodel because it’s not really finished. Homeowners should know what they want out of a room and use up every inch of it. Make a budget, make a floor plan, and choose which style fits the best. Here are some ideas to consider.
Mayor Muriel Bowser

Mayor Bowser Celebrates the Preservation of Over 1,000 Affordable Homes through the Housing Preservation...

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at the Worthington Woods apartments in Ward 8, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a new affordable housing milestone in DC – more than 1,000 affordable homes preserved using funds from the Housing Preservation Fund. With the closing of seven projects, including Worthington Woods
Capital Impact Partners

Capital Impact Partners Joins Washington, D.C. Mayor to Celebrate 1000th Affordable Unit Preserved through...

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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

Ginnie Mae MBS Outstanding Increases to $2.076 Trillion

National
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
MBA

June New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 17.9 Percent Year over Year

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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

MBA Promotes Lisa Haynes to Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Diversity...

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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.
MBA

Dan Fichtler Promoted to Associate Vice President of Housing Finance Policy

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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
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City of Alameda, Eden Housing and Alameda Point Partners to Celebrate Groundbreaking of New...

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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
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KTGY Architecture + Planning’s Tysons Office Welcomes Lauren Young as Regional Development Director

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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
Making the Move to Sydney

Making the Move to Sydney

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Sydney is Australia’s largest city, with over 4.5 million residents. It is also Australia’s oldest city, and the most multicultural too. It is the city of opportunities, where you can find high paying jobs, new opportunities that wouldn’t exist in the smaller cities, or other countries, a growing economy, and an atmosphere that is hard to beat in any city.
WAV Group

Form Simplicity updates to improve paperless transaction productivity

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ne of the real estate industry’s most popular and advanced paperless transaction management solutions, Form Simplicity, has deployed its newly redesigned application to REALTORS® throughout Florida, Idaho, Wyoming, South Dakota
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton

Norton Files Amendment to NDAA to Give D.C. Mayor Authority Over D.C. National Guard,...

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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

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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
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National housing leaders from Wells Fargo and FHLBank of New York join NHC’s Board...

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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

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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

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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.

7 Pots and Pans Storage Ideas to Organize Your Kitchenware

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Lack of organization is a productivity killer in the office but that also goes for in the kitchen. If you're trying to whip up a delicious recipe but you can't find your pots and pans quickly -- you've got a proble
ABC National

Construction Job Growth Steady in June, Says ABC

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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 Muriel Bowser

Mayor Bowser to Unveil Affordable Homeownership Opportunity in Ward 1

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 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).

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Kitchens Sell Homes

Kitchens Sell Homes: Simple Tweaks That Make Yours Stand Out

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When it comes to selling a home, many sellers underestimate the power of the kitchen. Buyers often see the kitchen as the heart of...

$15K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Will Help New...

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A longtime New Orleans, Louisiana, resident is rebuilding nearly two decades after Hurricane Katrina damaged her home, thanks in part to a $15,000 Disaster Rebuilding Assistance (DRA) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas).
AGC

COSTS ACCELERATE AGAIN IN JULY FOR NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AS TARIFF DRIVE UP PRICES...

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Largest Increase in Two and a Half Years Comes as Construction Officials Urge Administration to Finalize Negotiations with Key
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Great Plains Regional Administrator Convenes Listening Sessions with Kansas City Metro Housing Leaders

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Building upon HUD Secretary Turner’s promise to expand homeownership as part of the Golden Age of Homeownership
Rebecca Jensen, President and CEO of MRED

MRED Becomes First MLS to Lead National Relaunch of Broker Public Portal

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Broker Public Portal (BPP), the industry-led initiative formed by brokerages and multiple listing services (MLSs) to deliver a transparent, accurate, and consumer-first home search experience,
NAR

Three out of Four Metro Areas Posted Home Price Increases in Second Quarter of...

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Seventy-five percent of metro markets (170 out of 228) registered home price gains in the second quarter of 2025, according to the National Association of REALTORS®' Metropolitan
EPA

EPA allocates $409.4 M to North Carolina to prepare local drinking water utilities for...

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has allocated $409.4 million to North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) for public water systems to improve local drinking water
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer

HANDS OFF UPSTATE NY’S JOB CORPS; STANDING IN ORLEANS COUNTY WITH FINGER LAKES STUDENTS,...

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Orleans County’s Iroquois Job Corps Center Provides Residential Workforce Training In Healthcare, Construction, Tech, And Other

Deaf Awareness Month event focuses on communication, building trust with law enforcement

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To highlight Deaf Awareness Month in September, the New Hanover County Office of Civic Engagement has partnered with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office to host a special community event titled, “Law Enforcement and Me”.
FEMA

FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Releases Updated Program and Policy Guide (PPG) Version...

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The FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office has updated its Program and Policy Guide (PPG) to Version 2.0, a comprehensive document outlining the claims process and
Senator Bill Cassidy

Cassidy Secures Over $70.3 Million for Louisiana in Latest FY 2026 Appropriations Bills

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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced he secured $70,286,000.00 in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) in the latest Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Appropriations bills advanced by
MBA

MBA Statement on FHFA Announcement on GSE Financing Enhancements

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MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) announcement of an increase in the cap of allowable

California Building Industry Association Responds to California Department of Insurance Completion of Innovative Forward-Looking...

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The California Building Industry Association issued the following statement today in response to California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s approval of a new wildfire catastrophe model aimed at paving way for insurers to close coverage gaps statewide.

NYHC Analysis: Congress Passes Budget Bills Rejecting President Trump’s Harmful Proposals

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The House and Senate Appropriations Committees have each approved THUD budget bills that reject the deeply harmful cuts and policy changes proposed in the President’s Budget Request.
True Footage and Restb.ai

True Footage and Restb.ai cut hours from the appraisal process with AI-powered accuracy

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True Footage, a technology-driven appraisal and valuation company transforming home valuation nationwide, and Restb.ai, the real estate industry’s leader in AI and computer vision
Why Custom Home Building Plans Should Start with Your Land

Why Custom Home Building Plans Should Start with Your Land

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When embarking on the journey of creating your dream home, it's tempting to start by browsing beautiful floor plans or pinning interior design ideas. However, successful custom home building

Kelly Secures Major Arizona and Veteran Priorities in Senate MilCon-VA Funding Bill

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First Senate funding package of the year includes Kelly-led provisions to expand veterans’ health care access, prevent suicide, and support military installations across Arizona
EIA

Resource Advisory: Understanding electricity generation capacity in the United States

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The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) publishes monthly data on operating, planned, and retired electricity generating capacity in the United States. All EIA resources that discuss electricity capacity rely on data that power plant builders
NAHB

Multifamily Developer Confidence Increases in Second Quarter, Especially for Subsidized Affordable Housing

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Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing increased year-over-year in the second quarter, according to the Multifamily

Warnock Secures Critical Bipartisan Funding for Defense Projects Benefiting Georgia’s Military Communities

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U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) secured critical funding for defense projects benefiting Georgia’s servicemembers, military families, and base communities. The funding was secured in the military construction and veterans affairs appropriations bill, which is one of several legislative vehicles used to annually fund the federal government.

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FEMA

President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Disaster Declaration for Texas

Texas
FEMA announced federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Hanna from July 25, 2020, and continuing
FEMA

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Numbers Fire

California
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of Nevada in combating the Numbers Fire burning in Douglas County.
Start An LLC In Texas

How Much Does It Cost To Start An LLC In Texas?

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In the process of setting up your Texas LLC, you'll be faced with quite a few expenses. Some of these are required by legislation, and others are just recommended. We'll cover the costs of setting up an LLC in Texas and also provide you with the informatio
Registered Agent In Texas

5 Benefits Of Using A Registered Agent In Texas

Texas
The services of a registration agent began as part of due process in the US Constitution. A lawsuit includes the legal right to be notified of claims or other legal matters. Here are some brief things that will help explain what a Registered Agent Service In Texas 

Avoid TV Tip-Over Incidents During Super Bowl LIV with Safety Tips

New York
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is alerting consumers about the dangers of television (TV) tip-over hazards. Millions of New Yorkers will watch the Super Bowl this Sunday either on TVs at home or at parties with friends. DCP is taking this TV-focused occasion to remind consumers of critical TV safety tips.
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Brand-New Single-Tenant Starbucks Drive-Thru Trades in Fresno, Calif. for $1,345 PSF

California
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 completed the sale of a brand-new, single-tenant Starbucks
FEMA

Rosenberg family home for the holidays – and prepared for future hurricanes

Texas
A Houston-area mom is sharing her Hurricane Harvey recovery story this holiday season, along with the importance of always being prepared for flood events.

5 Cities in Florida: Which One Makes for the Best Real Estate Investment Opportunity...

Florida
Fast-growing Florida has been a favorite of real estate investors for many years. With so much interest having been focused on the state, though, investors need to take care to seek the best available opportunities.

WALTER J. MAHONEY STATE OFFICE BUILDING TO BE SOLD

New York
Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced that the Senator Walter J. Mahoney State Office Building located at 65 Court Street in Buffalo will be sold at auction in 2020. A work group formed earlier this year made up of City, County, and State officials working with professional real estate consultants CBRE, determined that in the current competitive and robust Buffalo real estate market
SCR

Charleston South Carolina expected to outpace national real estate market averages through 2025

National
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) recently identified 10 markets expected to outperform over the next three to five years. In alphabetical order, the markets are
Peter Evering

WHAT IS THE EVICTION PROCESS IN CALIFORNIA?

California
Eviction is a dirty word for both tenants and the landlords that believe the time has come to remove one or more parties from an apartment. The process anywhere can lead to a strained relationship at best and a bitter acrimonious fight that ends up in the judicial system.
FEMA

FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Local Home Improvement Stores

Texas
Disaster survivors affected by the severe storms and floods from Tropical Storm Imelda, can visit local home improvement stores in Katy, Houston and Spring from Monday, Dec. 9, to Saturday
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Florida Tops ABC’s Annual Merit Shop Scorecard State Ranking for Second Year in a...

Florida
Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2019 Merit Shop Scorecard today, an annual ranking based on state policies and programs that encourage workforce development, career and technical education
Top 4 Places to Buy a Second Home

Top 4 Places to Buy a Second Home in the US

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There are about 7.4 million homes owned as a second home in the United States. For many people, their second home is a vacation home. This gives them a chance to get away and break routine while also having all of the comforts of being in their own home.
Carol Corden cuts the ribbon

Ribbon Cutting Celebrating New Affordable Apartments in the Bronx for Low-Income Families and Domestic...

New York
New Destiny was joined by supporters and colleagues to celebrate the opening of its newly constructed service-enriched affordable housing project - The Jennings - located in the Crotona Park East
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD AWARDS $1.5 MILLION TO PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO ASSIST YOUNG PEOPLE AGING OUT...

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U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today awarded $1.5 million to nearly a dozen housing authorities to assist young people aging out

BLM NAMES VETERAN LAND MANAGER TO LEAD CALIFORNIA STATE OFFICE

California
The Bureau of Land Management today announced that Karen Mouritsen has been named the new California State Director—a key leadership position based in Sacramento. As State Director, Mouritsen will direct a team that manages lands encompassing 15% of the Golden State’s total land mass
USDOJ

California Real Estate Developer Convicted of Making Conduit Contributions in Two U.S. Congressional Campaigns

California
Today, a federal jury found an Oakland-area real estate developer guilty for funneling tens of thousands of dollars through straw donors into two consecutive congressional campaigns

NYS OASAS ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW RECOVERY CENTER IN NEW YORK CITY

New York
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) today announced the opening of the new JLC Recovery and Wellness Center in New York City. JLC is operated by Exponents Inc. and provides free help and support services for people affected by addiction and for their families.

Robust U.S economy not a boost for black homeownership

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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

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AGC

SIXTY PERCENT OF FIRMS WORKING ON HIGHWAY UPGRADES EXPERIENCED CARS CRASHING INTO THEIR WORK...

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Annual Survey by HCSS and Associated General Contractors of America Finds Drivers and Passengers are at Greater Risk of Injury and Death in Work Zone Crashes As Officials Urge Drivers
NAHB

New Home Sales Decline in May

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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.
DOI

$17+ Million in Grants Will Help States, Local Communities Keep Waters Clean, Economies Thriving

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Water-loving outdoor recreationists and local communities in 27 states will have additional resources to help boaters keep America’s waters clean, thanks to more than $17 million in Clean Vessel Act program grants from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
FEMA

Port Aransas ready for return of summer tourism

Texas
Texas SandFest drew a record 35,000 people April 26-28, encouraging business owners that Port Aransas is on its way to recovery. With nearly all the city’s retailers and restaurants re-opened, residents are beginning to feel like things are getting back to normal.
OJO Labs - Eight Major Awards

OJO Labs: Five Months, Eight Major Awards

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OJO Labs, a leading-edge technology company on a mission to empower consumer decision-making through its conversational AI assistant, OJO, won the highly coveted 2019 A-List Award among mid-sized companies from the Austin Chamber of Commerce in partnership with SXSW
Property on Airbnb

Should I Rent Out my Property on Airbnb?

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Listing property on Airbnb has become a popular way to make extra money, meet new people, and provide some freedom, but there are a few key things to think about when you are considering listing your property. It is key to know what you’re getting yourself into.
Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation Launches $5.5 Million Opportunity Zone Community Capacity Building Initiative for Select...

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The Rockefeller Foundation today announced an initiative to help U.S. cities attract responsible private investment in economically-distressed communities through Opportunity Zones created in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This effort will help ensure new investment delivers sustainable benefits for more than 30 million low-income Americans living in Opportunity Zones
PaulineWeaver

Eden Housing and City of Fremont Celebrate Grand Opening of KTGY-Designed Affordable Senior Housing...

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Pauline Weaver Senior Apartments is located in the Warms Springs area of Alameda County and features 90 apartment homes for very low and extremely low-income seniors, near I-880 freeway, BART, shopping, services and other amenities.
VA

VA’s Home Loan Guaranty program notifies Veterans of potential loan fee waivers

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced May 13 that Veterans who qualify for a VA Home Loan funding fee waiver are now being notified in their home loan eligibility certificate and disability compensation award letter.
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A Stellar Idea: My Florida Regional MLS Reimagines the Multiple Listing Service

The nation's third-largest Multiple Listing Service, My Florida Regional MLS, will become Stellar MLS on June 4, 2019, in a move that totally reimagines the MLS. Currently serving 58,000 customers
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS TO CO-HOST HUD INNOVATIVE HOUSING SHOWCASE

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today announced the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will co-host the Department's inaugural "Innovative Housing Showcase." The Innovative Housing Showcase will be held on the National Mall June 1-5, 2019

Department of the Interior: Yakima Water Plan Is a “Model” and “Holistic”

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, asked the Department of the Interior about its commitment to the Yakima River Basin during a hearing on the president’s FY 2017 budget request. Deputy Secretary of the Interior Michael Connor agreed with Sen. Cantwell that the Yakima River Basin plan “is a model for the rest of the nation in water management.”

Energy Costs to Cook Thanksgiving Meal Up to 25% Lower in 2015

“Consumers Energy is thankful to be a part of holiday celebrations across the state as warm Thanksgiving memories are being made, and we are committed to providing many more generations of Michigan families with reliable, affordable energy in all seasons,” said Garrick Rochow, Consumers Energy’s vice president and chief customer officer

Agencies Issue Final Rule to Exempt Subset of Higher-Priced Mortgage Loans from Appraisal Requirements

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Six federal financial regulatory agencies today issued a final rule that creates exemptions from certain appraisal requirements for a subset of higher-priced mortgage loans. The exemptions are intended to save borrowers time and money while still ensuring that the loans are financially sound

Department Enters into Consent Order with Equity Loans, LLC and its owners Eduardo Gutierrez...

Atlanta, Georgia - November 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) entered into a Consent Order with Equity Loans, LLC, License Number 23300, located at 1150 Hammond Dr., Building E, Suite 650, Atlanta, Georgia 30328, to resolve allegations pertaining to violations of the Georgia Residential Mortgage Act

Business Real Estate Press Releases

Rebecca Jensen, President and CEO of MRED

MRED Becomes First MLS to Lead National Relaunch of Broker Public...

Broker Public Portal (BPP), the industry-led initiative formed by brokerages and multiple listing services (MLSs) to deliver a transparent, accurate, and consumer-first home search experience,

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