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MBA Statement on PHH Ruling
David H. Stevens, CMB, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), issued the following statement on the appellate court ruling which overturns the CFPB's $109 million fine against mortgage company PHH Corp
Global 2016 GRESB Infrastructure Data Captures ESG Performance of 185 Infrastructure Funds and Assets
GRESB, an investor-driven organization that is transforming the way we assess the environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of real assets globally, today released the data of the inaugural 2016 GRESB Infrastructure Assessment.
SIMPSON HOUSING GIVES BACK TO COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEER EFFORT
Simpson Housing® LLLP today announced that it is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its flagship national corporate volunteerism initiative, “Simpson’s YOU Make a Difference,” through a massive volunteer effort.
New Affordable Housing for Working Families and the Formerly Homeless Opens in Sunnyvale
On October 5th, Sunnyvale Mayor Glenn Hendricks, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors President Dave Cortese, and California Assemblymember Rich Gordon joined other community leaders and members to celebrate the Grand Opening of Onizuka Crossing, an affordable rental apartment community developed by MidPen Housing. The event also highlights the value of Measure A which, if passed in November, will help create additional communities like Onizuka Crossing for Santa Clara County’s children, veterans, working families, seniors and people with special needs
CONSTRUCTION FIRMS ADD 23,000 EMPLOYEES IN SEPTEMBER AS SECTOR’S EMPLOYMENT HITS HIGHEST LEVEL SINCE...
Industry Officials Note the Sector’s Average Hourly Earnings Increased by 2.8 Percent for the Year as Most Firms Report Shortages of Qualified Workers, Number of Unemployed Workers Hits 16-Year Low for Month
Home furnishings retailer makes $1 million product donation commitment to Habitat for Humanity ReStores
Online furnishings retailer ATGStores.com is renewing its commitment to Habitat for Humanity through a product donation with a retail value of $1 million, up from $500,000 last year, and products are already being shipped to Habitat for Humanity ReStores nationwide
Contract Talks Begin for Hundreds of Harvard Custodians
Negotiations for a new, multi-year contract are set to begin on Friday, October 7 between Harvard University and 32BJ SEIU the largest property service union in the country. The contract covers over 700 custodians who maintain buildings throughout Harvard campuses in Cambridge and Boston
Covington & Burling LLP Partner & 82nd Attorney General of the United States Eric...
On Thursday, October 6, 2016 Eric H. Holder, Jr. will receive the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Lawyer’s Executive Advisory Partners’ Luncheon, hosted by the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Prevention Partnerships for Young Veterans: Local Veteran and Homeless Programs and Resources
The National Veterans Technical Assistance Center (NVTAC) is hosting the webinar “Prevention Partnerships for Young Veterans: Local Veteran and Homeless Programs and Resources” on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 2:00 pm EDT.
Affordable Green Neighborhoods 2016 Grant Recipients Announced
The U.S. Green Building Council, with the support of Bank of America Charitable Foundation grant program, awards funding and provides educational resources to developers of affordable housing
Five Members of Congress Receive Major Solar Accolades
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is honored to present Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) with the first-ever Lifetime Solar Pugilist Award. SEIA is also proud to announce the selection of four other Members of Congress to receive the prestigious SEIA Solar Champion Award, an honor bestowed upon entities or individuals who have helped strengthen solar power in America.
The Housing Partnership Equity Trust Announces a Transition in Leadership
The Housing Partnership Equity Trust (HPET) has announced today a transition in executive leadership. After almost five years as CEO of HPET, Drew Ades is departing in pursuit of new opportunities
GBCI and Environmental Defense Fund Establish Investor Confidence Project as Global Standard for Energy...
Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) announced today a strategic vision to work together to develop, deliver and promote the Investor Confidence Project (ICP) as the premier global underwriting standard for energy efficiency projects. ICP will join GBCI’s portfolio of credentials and certifications, and the organizations will work together to accelerate investment in energy efficiency.
Get The Latest Real Estate Development Trends and Industry Forecasts at ULI’s 2016 Fall...
Get the latest real estate trends, insights and forecasts at the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) 2016 Fall Meeting, set for October 24-27 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. The meeting will highlight successful business strategies used by rising stars and experienced professionals to thrive in the rapidly changing industry; and it will include programming highlighting Dallas as highly livable, sustainable and globally competitive city.
FHA Single Family Handbook Update Delivers Clarity for Appraisers, Say Realtors®
Realtors® raised concerns earlier this year when the Federal Housing Administration’s “Single Family Housing Policy Handbook” included new requirements for appraisers to operate and physically observe appliances on a property during the completion of an appraisal. This inspector-type role far exceeded previously understood appraiser duties and had the potential to make appraisals longer and more costly for consumers.
Alliance To Save Energy Names VP To Lead Communications
The Alliance to Save Energy is pleased to announce it has hired Ben Evans to its leadership team as Vice President of communications. Evans has nearly 20 years of experience in politics, including as a reporter. He comes to the Alliance from the U.S. biodiesel trade association, where he was director of public affairs. Previously he was a political reporter in the Washington bureau of The Associated Press and lead energy reporter at Congressional Quarterly
Middle Income Housing Tax Credit Act: Missed Chance to Address Housing Crisis
The National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty (the Law Center) is concerned that legislation to create a Middle Income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC), introduced by Senator Ron Wyden on September 22, would focus scarce federal resources on middle income renters - rather than on extremely low income renters - who face the greatest need
Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 2.9 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 30, 2016.
Sentiment Index: U.S. Commercial Real Estate Outlook is Still Positive, Despite Headwinds Around Available...
NAIOP has released the latest Sentiment Index based on a survey of member developers, owners and investors on whether their 12-month outlook for commercial real estate development is positive, neutral or negative.
UL Environment and International WELL Building Institute™ Form Relationship to Promote Healthier Building Practices...
UL Environment, a business division of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), and the International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI™) today announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two organizations in an effort to drive public awareness of, and increase global demand for, healthier buildings. The organizations will collaborate to limit exposure to harmful chemicals for occupants of buildings while promoting holistic approaches to designing, constructing and operating healthier buildings