Yearly Archives: 2022
Appraisal Institute Leadership to Tackle Challenges with Strategic Mindset: Valuation Magazine
The Appraisal Institute's 2022 executive team is tackling critical issues facing the valuation profession — and they're doing so with optimism and excitement.
First-Time Homebuyer? Here’s How to Get a Mortgage
Getting a mortgage is an intimidating and stressful experience, but it’s usually necessary for first-time homebuyers -- and experienced ones, for that matter. You’ll need to open your
Free weatherization services available to qualifying Kansas households
Kansans struggling to cover high utility bills and energy costs may qualify for free upgrades to make their homes more energy efficient. The assistance, made available through the state’s Weatherization Assistance Program, improves heating and cooling efficiency and saves energy by ensuring homes hold in heat and air conditioning while keeping hot and cold air out.
5 Things To Consider When Expanding Your Residence
It is normal for children to demand more space and desire more privacy growing up. Also, after living in the same house for many years, it is natural that the family will expand
What does a real estate virtual assistant do?
As a real estate broker, you are required to wear many hats and be capable of managing many moving parts. While this is a fundamental part of your job, there are steps that you can take to make things easier. That’s great for real estate agents who want to grow their business and need some assistance with daily or recurring tasks.
Single-Family Starts Post Double-Digit Percentage Gain in 2021
While single-family starts dipped in December due to ongoing supply-side challenges, they still managed to post double-digit gains in 2021. Overall housing starts increased 1.4% in December
Meridian Completes Medical Office Conversion of 114,200 SF Building in Irvine, Calif.
Meridian, a full-service real estate developer and owner of medical office real estate, is pleased to announce that it has completed the conversion of a 114,200-square-foot
Atlanta REALTORS® Releases December 2021 Statistics on Housing Market
Atlanta REALTORS® Association (ARA), the largest association of its kind in Georgia, released its December 2021 Market Brief on residential housing statistics for 11 area counties in metropolitan Atlanta. The Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides the only regionally-focused synopsis of monthly sales and home prices for single-family residential properties.
Bayrock Group’s Journey: From the Suburbs to Manhattan
The Tevfik Arif-driven luxury real estate development company, Bayrock Group, quickly after its establishment found itself working with the Trump Organization in Manhattan.
Statements from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don...
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves released the following statements today after Intel announced it would be investing
December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Decreased 7.1 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for December 2021 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases decreased 7.1 percent
TENANTS & NEIGHBORS STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR HOCHUL’ FY 2022-2023 EXECUTIVE BUDGET
NYS Tenants & Neighbors released the following statement in response to Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal. While we acknowledge Governor Hochul’s commitment to guiding our state through pandemic recovery, her Executive Budget fails to include comprehensive investments to end the homelessness crisis and ensure low and middle income New Yorkers have access to affordable housing.
New Appraisal Institute Dictionary Updated to Advance Appraisers’ Knowledge
"The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal," seventh edition, published this week by the Appraisal Institute, is a landmark text that reflects the depth and breadth of appraisal knowledge.
Hanley Investment Group Sells Chipotle Drive-Thru Pad for Record-Low Cap Rate, Record-High Price PSF...
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing
Ways to Fix Structural Damage in Old Houses
Old houses often suffer from some form of structural damage, whether it is a sagging porch, a leaky roof, or some other problem. In many cases, the damage results from shifting the structure itself.
Jerome Karam Houston Contribution To Society
Did you know that there is more to real estate than assisting clients in selling, renting, or purchasing properties? Real estate agents also have a role to play in community development. Since the main work of the real estate agents is to attract clients to the properties they are selling, it is their role to ensure that they have an attractive community for the investors
Is a Career In Real Estate Right For You?
A career in real estate is something many Canadians have considered, and with good reason. In Ontario, the average income for real estate agents is $100,000, with an average entry-level income of $75,000. However, the obvious appeal of real estate means it is a highly competitive field, with Canada having 108,000 agents, implying one in every 245 people over the age of 19 is following the same career path.
FHA EXPANDS REAL-ESTATE OWNED PROPERTY PURCHASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR OWNER-OCCUPANT BUYERS
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on Thursday announced it is increasing its exclusive listing period on certain
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in December 2021
Mortgage credit availability increased in December 2021 according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)
Landlord Tax Tips
As a landlord or real estate investor, you must declare rental income as taxable income when you rent property to others. The IRS offers tax guidelines for landlords reporting rental income, as well as a list of permissible tax deductions available to rental property owners.
