Yearly Archives: 2019
Buying Condos in One of Canada’s Hot Markets as an Investment
Buying an investment condo in a hot Canadian market is a great way to diversify away from the TSX stock market and get some regular income too. Renting out doesn’t have to be a hassle because there are realtors that can handle the rental unit
5 Little Known L.A. Neighborhoods with a Lower Cost of Living
When you think of Los Angeles you likely think of a booming city with palm-tree lined streets filled with endless entertainment. You’re probably associate the city with a high cost of living. In fact, the city is one of the nation's most expensive to live in.
Statement from National Low Income Housing Coalition President and CEO Diane Yentel on the...
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) houses over 400,000 of New York City’s (NYC) lowest income renters. 1 in every 11 NYC renters lives in public housing. After decades of federal
Realtors® to Again Lead Industry Talks on Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Reform
On February 7, dozens of industry stakeholders and hundreds of invested attendees will gather for the National Association of Realtors®' first-annual Policy Forum at the Grand Hyatt in Washington.
MBA’s Broeksmit Statement on U.S. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Crapo’s Housing Finance Reform Principles
Robert D. Broeksmit, CMB, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, issued the following statement in response to today's release of principles for housing finance reform by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID)
Wyden: Extreme Cold Poses Threats to Nursing Home Residents
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today warned that the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back emergency preparedness standards for nursing homes endanger seniors who rely on these facilities to keep them safe in extreme weather
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Long John Silver’s Ground Lease
The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant net leased Long John Silver’s property located at 1210 Park Ave West, Mansfield, Ohio for $623,086
Meet HOVER and See How to Accurately Plan and Estimate Every Project In NARI’s...
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) will feature a demonstration of HOVER, an interactive 3D application, which provides remodelers with the ability
Construction Employment Surges to Start Year, Says ABC
Construction employment expanded by 52,000 net new jobs in January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Statement from NAHB Chairman Randy Noel on Sen. Crapo’s Housing Finance Reform Proposal
Randy Noel, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from LaPlace, La., issued the following statement on Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo’s housing finance reform proposal
Net Lease Big Box Research Report
The Boulder Group releases its 4th Quarter 2018 Net Lease Big Box Report. The report provides comprehensive numbers and analysis of the net lease property market
Families Living in FEMA Temporary Housing Must Have a Plan to Move Out
601 mobile homes and travel trailers provided by FEMA are now occupied by Hurricane Florence survivors across North Carolina. The 571 households currently occupying these units total 1,608
CAP Report Underscores Key Benchmarks for Any Comprehensive, Progressive Infrastructure Deal
As congressional leaders and the White House consider bipartisan work on an infrastructure package in the new Congress, the Center for American Progress today released a report that outlines key benchmarks for any comprehensive, progressive infrastructure package.
Environment America Partners With Students and Faculty to Urge Colleges and Universities to Shift...
Environment America, along with students across the country, will launch 50 campaigns in 15 states this year, imploring colleges and universities to generate 100 percent of their energy from renewable sources.
Newly Published Article Addresses Concerns about Housing Development
A newly published paper, “Supply Skepticism: Housing Supply and Affordability,” co-authored by NYU Furman Center faculty directors, discusses the rising concerns about whether new housing development contributes to the displacement of low- and moderate-income residents.
Ginnie Mae announces pooling restrictions for loanDepot; reinstates Freedom Mortgage’s participation in multi-Issuer securities
Today, Ginnie Mae announced that it has restricted Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) single family guaranteed loans pooled by loanDepot in Ginnie Mae pools to Ginnie Mae II custom pools only. loanDepot is restricted from including VA single family guaranteed loans in Ginnie Mae I or Ginnie Mae II multi-Issuer securities.
NCOA Builds Leadership Team to Ensure that Every Person Can Age Well
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is building its leadership team as part of a focused strategy to ensure that every person is able to age with their best possible health and economic security.
55+ Housing Market Ends Fourth Quarter on a Positive Note
Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market remained strong in the fourth quarter of 2018 with a reading of 66, up six points from the previous quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI) released today.
Jewel-Oscos Continue To Draw Buyers
Jewel-Osco seems to be the hot grocery store brand for investors right now. The Boulder Group, a Wilmette, Illinois-based firm, recently completed the sale of a single-tenant net leased Jewel-Osco
CBRE report examines emerging trend of retail to industrial/logistics space conversion
Slowly but surely, a conversion from vacant retail properties to industrial retail space appears to be under way. That is the word from Los Angeles-based industrial real estate firm CBRE.
