Yearly Archives: 2021
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.
HUD RELEASES 2020 ANNUAL HOMELESS ASSESSMENT REPORT PART 1
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released its 2020 Annual Homeless Assessment Report Part 1 to Congress. The report found that 580,466 people experienced homelessness in the United States on a single night in 2020
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
Florida Realtors® Tech Helpline adds new Associations and 26,000 new members
Florida Realtors Tech Helpline announced the addition of five Realtor Associations, including Missouri REALTORS and Iowa Association of REALTORS. The continued expansion by real estate’s No. 1 tech support service gives new access to more
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.
ROB JAGGER’S CAMPGROUND TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE FOR CONSTRUCTION
On March 29, 2021, the Bureau of Land Management Roswell Field Office will temporarily close Rob Jagger’s Campground to upgrade facilities. The closure is necessary for the safety of employees, contractors and the public. The BLM expects to re-open the area in June, after construction is complete.
Century City Building is First in Los Angeles to Deploy Virtual Reality Fire...
A 22-story Century City office tower at 1888 Century City Park East is the first multi-tenant office building in Los Angeles, Calif., to use virtual reality to conduct fire drills. CommonWeath Partners opted to deploy virtual reality technology to help ensure all occupants know how to respond in an emergency whenever they are in the office.
Middle Tennessee Investors To Pay $200,000 To Settle False Claims Act Allegations Regarding HUD...
Laziza Abdullaeva and Aziz Ashurov of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, agreed to pay $200,000 to settle False Claims Act allegations involving misrepresentations in their purchases of certain properties from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
Yale celebrates milestone of $20 million in product donations to Habitat for Humanity International
Yale Home announced it has reached a major milestone in its 20-year partnership with Habitat for Humanity International: Yale has donated $20 million worth of locksets to Habitat over the course
4 Great Digital Tools for House Hunters
The age of technology has made house hunting much easier. You can use the many digital tools now available that make it possible for you to search for homes in the neighborhoods you prefer and compare their prices. Avoid the time and energy spent visiting individual properties to check for the ones you might want to purchase. By checking online sites, you can get a fair overview of the pros and cons before visiting in person.
ICYMI: Manchin Introduces Legislation To Improve Public Land Mapping And Boost Recreation
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Senators Angus King (I-ME), James Risch (R-ID) introduced bipartisan legislation to digitize
Earthjustice Applauds Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works unanimously passed out of committee the Drinking Water and Infrastructure Act of 2021. The bill makes several important steps such as reauthorizing the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds, creating a new low-income decentralized wastewater grant program, and a new Indian reservation drinking water program.
New Mexico House of Representatives Approves Bill to Outlaw Traps, Wildlife Poisons on Public...
With a close 35-34 vote, the New Mexico House of Representatives yesterday approved the Wildlife Conservation and Public Safety Act, also known as “Roxy’s Law,” which would prohibit traps, snares and poisons on public lands.
3 Things People Overlook During Major Remodeling Projects
Starting large-scale remodeling work on your own is an ambitious project. Whether it's finishing your basement or remodeling your kitchen, some challenges come with these projects that you may not be prepared for. Sure, you may have had experience doing
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT IN FEBRUARY TRAILS PRE-PANDEMIC LEVEL IN 44 STATES AS SOARING COSTS, SUPPLY-CHAIN...
Texas, Louisiana Have Worst Job Losses Since Pandemic Struck, While Utah, Idaho Gain the Most; Association Issue Inflation Alert and Urges Immediate Relief on Tariffs, Examination of Supply
Hanley Investment Group Arranges Sale of Two New Construction Dollar Generals in the Midwest...
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in the sale of retail properties, announced today that the firm
Testimony of Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen, Before the Committee on Banking,...
Chairman Brown, Ranking Member Toomey, members of the Committee, thank you for having me. We are meeting at a hopeful moment for the economy – but still a daunting one. While we’re seeing signs of recovery, we should be clear-eyed about the hole
SEC Charges Owner of Real Estate Investment Company with Defrauding Investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a New Jersey resident with defrauding investors, most of whom were members of the Orthodox Jewish community, who invested millions based on false claims about investments in real estate.
FEMA Approves $17.1 Million for Two Florida State Agencies Hurricane Michael Recovery Expenses
FEMA has approved two projects totaling more than $17.1 million to reimburse the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Hurricane
4 Reasons to Use IFRS for Your Global Real Estate Business Post Preview
If your real estate interests are global, or if you’re getting ready to take them global, you know there’s a plethora of factors to take into account, ranging from depreciation to time zones. It's also important to consider questions around financial reporting and IFRS services.
