Archives
THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON BIG LEDGE MINE CLOSURE PLAN...
The Wells Field Office (WFO) seeks public comment on an environmental assessment prepared for a plan of operations amendment submitted by National Oilwell Varco for the permanent closure of the Big Ledge Mine pit. The comment period closes April 16, 2021.
Statement of NHC President and CEO David M. Dworkin on President Biden’s American Jobs...
President Biden’s infrastructure plan represents a major achievement in recognizing housing as essential human infrastructure. The historic level of funding proposed would be an investment in the future of our country by addressing
Public Clean Water Sector Applauds President Biden’s Bold Infrastructure Investment Plan
Statement by NACWA CAO Highlights Potential for Strong Federal Partnership to Deliver Clean Water Services. President Biden released his Build Back Better infrastructure plan today, outlining his vision for mobilizing the country to strengthen
President’s Infrastructure Plan Includes Important Policies for Clean Energy, the Economy
President Biden will unveil his infrastructure package, which includes substantial policies encouraging clean energy, new transmission, incentives for American manufacturing and jobs
USDA Seeks Public Input to Help Create a New Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is requesting public input from interested parties, including potential customers and interested stakeholders, to help create a new Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program. To ensure a diverse group
Alliance Statement On President Biden’s American Jobs Plan
The Alliance to Save Energy on Wednesday applauded the Biden administration’s focus on strengthening energy efficiency in buildings, transportation, affordable housing, and other sectors of the economy in the American Jobs Plan.
NeighborWorks America housing scam experts available for interviews
In a matter of days, moratoriums are set to expire as millions of people are still struggling to pay their mortgage and rent. Meanwhile, scammers are selling them false solutions. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau advises that as many as 11
Simpson Strong-Tie donates $450,000 to Habitat for Humanity to build resilient, decent and affordable...
Simpson Strong-Tie today announced it is going into its 14th year of partnership with Habitat for Humanity International. To commemorate this, the company is donating $450,000
FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Local Home Improvement Stores
Disaster survivors affected by the severe storms and floods from Tropical Storm Imelda, can visit local home improvement stores in Houston, Pasadena and Webster for rebuilding tips from mitigation experts.
Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Decreases to 4.96 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey revealed that the total number of loans now in forbearance decreased by 9 basis points from 5.05% of servicers' portfolio volume in the prior week to 4.96% as of March
Interest in New Homes Increases Among First-Time Buyers
As the housing industry celebrates New Homes Month in April, recent data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), reveals that first-time home buyers account for almost half (43 percent)
Statement from NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke on President Biden’s Infrastructure Plan
Chuck Fowke, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from Tampa, Fla., today issued the following statement on President Biden’s infrastructure proposal
Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Delinquencies Decreased in March
Delinquency rates for mortgages backed by commercial and multifamily properties decreased again in March, reaching the lowest level since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) latest monthly CREF
NAR Thanks Biden Administration for Commitment to Housing in Infrastructure Proposal
National Association of Realtors® President Charlie Oppler issued the following statement on Wednesday thanking the Biden administration for emphasizing housing availability and broadband
Net Zero Buildings Week culminates with #NetZeroNow Twitter chat
For the last week, energy and environmental industry groups have been participating in Net Zero Buildings Week, a social media promotion running from March 29-April 2, to showcase zero energy and carbon neutral resources.
PRESIDENT’S MUCH-NEEDED INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS ARE LIKELY TO BE UNDERMINED BY PROPOSAL’S MISGUIDED LABOR AND...
President Biden is Right to Focus on Improving a Broad Range of Infrastructure Projects, But Taxing Employers and Imposing Draconian New Labor Rules will Undermine Economic Growth
Report Finds Increased Household Rent Debt in Sample of New York City Affordable Housing
The NYU Furman Center released a report today examining changes in the rental payments and arrears of households living in a sample of primarily income-restricted units in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using data compiled
SMA America announces equipment partnership with GRID Alternatives
SMA America is proud to announce that the company is now a national equipment supplier for GRID Alternatives, the nation’s largest nonprofit solar installer.
BOMA INTERNATIONAL TESTIFIES BEFORE PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL ON SAFELY REOPENING WORKPLACES
The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International testified before the Philadelphia City Council’s Commerce and Economic Development Committee yesterday
GCAAR housing stats | FEB. ’21
With the median sold price for residential properties up 11.2% compared to February 2020, buyers are acting quickly as the average time on the market was 28 days, 30% below the five-year February average of 40 days.
