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How Commercial Real Estate Developers are Working Smarter
The business of commercial real estate development is never easy. With that said, there are a number of ways commercial real estate developers can make their jobs a little less stressful and unpredictable. As the saying goes, work smart, not hard. Here are some ways for achieving this in a commercial real estate setting
BLM ISSUES LAND PATENT TO CITY OF CALDWELL FOR MALLARD PARK
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) permanently transferred management authority for Mallard Park to the City of Caldwell on Feb. 4. The approximately 30-acre tract of BLM land has been under a renewable lease for the purpose of constructing the park since 2007. The transfer took place during a meeting of the Caldwell City Council.
Senior Relocation Ordinance an Important Step in Making Affordable Housing in Chicago Better For...
The City of Chicago has taken an important step towards better serving the needs of Chicago’s elderly residents with the passage of the Chicago Relocation Plan Ordinance. The measure, which unanimously passed the City Council on Wednesday, will ensure that seniors who reside in affordable housing buildings in Chicago have the basic assurance of safety, security, and stability when their homes are being renovated by developers who receive City funding.
Learn about grants to rebuild after Hurricane Florence at Monday’s Information Session
New Hanover County is hosting a drop-in information session on Monday, January 28, from 4 to 7 p.m., to help homeowners, businesses and community organizations learn more about Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs. The information session will be held in the Oleander Room of the Northeast Library at 1241 Military Cutoff Road in Wilmington.
$200K Grant Makes Building Farm Labor Housing Possible
Origin Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) have awarded a $200,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant to assist a local nonprofit with building housing for low-income farm laborers in Bastrop, Louisiana.
Chairman Enzi: More Action Needed from VA on GI Benefits Problems
Senate Budget Committee Chairman Mike Enzi (R-WY) today said more action is needed from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on problems that have prevented thousands of veterans from receiving their full GI Bill
Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs Available in New Hanover County
New Hanover County received notice this week that funds are available in FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs. These programs can help property owners relocate, elevate homes or rebuild homes because of damages from Hurricane Florence.
Chairman Enzi Concerned with Excessive Markups on FEMA Hurricane Relief Funds
Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Administrator Brock Long expressing his concerns about significantly marked-up prices FEMA contractors charged for repairs to homes damaged by Hurricane Maria.
Texas And Its Incredible Real Estate
Texas has been a hotspot for real estate purchases in recent years. The state has the most rural land available, the best value for the price of land, and unlimited potential for its land to be developed further. There are tens of thousands of real estate options available in the state and enthusiasm for purchasing those properties has done nothing but rise. There are a lot of opportunities in land for sale in Texas
CEDIA Announces 2019 Elected Directors
CEDIA has announced the results from the recent election for the four open positions on the CEDIA Board of Directors. The membership has three new elected directors: Peter Aylett, Michael Cogbill, and Albert Mizrahi; and one re-elected director: Joe Whitaker.
Why You Need To Hire A Real Estate Lawyer
Real estate transactions need to be done a certain way. These transactions involve thousands to millions of dollars. In order to safeguard yourself, it is important to have an attorney working with you during any real estate transactions you do. Reputable easement lawyers like the ones found at www.kassounilaw.com can play a crucial role in your dealings. Below are some of the top reasons to hire a real estate lawyer.
FinCEN Reissues Real Estate Geographic Targeting Orders and Expands Coverage to 12 Metropolitan Areas
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today announced the issuance of revised Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs) that require U.S. title insurance companies to identify the natural persons behind shell companies used in all-cash purchases of residential real estate
Community Wealth Building Day Brought All of the Pieces to the Homeownership Puzzle Together...
On October 31, 2018, a beautiful, sunny, Fall day, Ms. Mikerra Weaver excitedly closed on and walked away with the keys to her very first home! She trusted the process, followed instructions, and came out as a homeowner at the end.
Woodlawn Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Development Earns EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Certification for Superior Energy Efficiency
Woodlawn Station, a mixed-use, transit-oriented building at South Cottage Grove Ave and 63rd Street developed by Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification. The building contains 70 mixed-income apartments and ground-floor commercial space that will host Daley’s Restaurant, an iconic historic Chicago diner
CRL Statement on Newly-Elected Congress
This evening, several news outlets are reporting that Congressional Democrats have gained control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Media wires are also showing that Republicans have kept their majority in the U.S. Senate.
New Hanover County Elections Room Change at Northeast Regional Library
Due to a water main leak at the Northeast Regional Library today, the polling location within the building will be moved from the Paynter Room to the Oleander Room. The library is located at 1241 Military Cutoff Road. Parking is available at the library and voters are asked to enter the side entrance to the building.
Paving Paradise: Massive Development Proposal Advances at the Doorstep to Joshua Tree
This week, Riverside County’s?Planning Commission?released?its final Environmental Impact Report for the highly controversial?Paradise Valley?project, a long-proposed large housing tract on the southern boundary of Joshua Tree National Park.
New Green Infrastructure Training Opportunity Available
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), is partnering with the Water Environment Federation (WEF) to adapt and deliver the National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) curriculum to professionals responsible for the land management and maintenance and operations of municipal parks throughout the country.
Federal Financial Institutions Regulatory Agencies Announce Availability of 2017 Small Business, Small Farm, and...
The three federal banking agency members of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) with Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) responsibilities today announced the availability of data on small business, small farm, and community development lending reported by certain commercial banks and savings associations, pursuant to the CRA
At NAREB CBC Forum, Housing Experts Say Legacy of Discriminatory Policies and Practices Fuel...
Decades of discriminatory lending practices and government policies have created barriers for African Americans seeking to become homeowners, according to leading housing experts participating in a forum today on fair housing, which was hosted by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Legislative Conference.
