Yearly Archives: 2022
Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance (KERA) program enters hold phase
More than 75,000 Kansans and 10,000 housing and service providers have received more than $250 million in rental and utility assistance, preventing thousands of evictions and providing vital services to more than 30,000 families at risk of losing their homes. A year and a half after the temporary initiative launched, the program is winding down and will close soon
Streitwise Review (2022): Is It Worth It?
Streitwise is a real estate investing platform founded in 2017 by Eliot Bencuya, Joe Kesse, and Jeffrey Karsh. It is sponsored by Tryperion Holdings, a very established real estate property management company with over $5.4 billion in transaction
Bellwether Housing and Mercy Housing Northwest Celebrate the Opening of Cedar Crossing
Bellwether Housing and Mercy Housing Northwest will celebrate the opening of Cedar Crossing, their new 254-apartment
NFHA Joins Housing Policy Groups in Urging the Administration to Create a National Housing...
The National Fair Housing Alliance’s (NFHA) President and CEO, Lisa Rice, joined the principals of the National Housing Conference and other national housing and lending organizations in meeting at the White House with Cabinet members and senior leaders in the Biden Administration to discuss the legislative, administrative
The Freelon at Sugar Hill, $36M Mixed-Use Development, Opens With Veterans Housing
Community leaders and supporters in Detroit gathered for the grand opening of The Freelon at Sugar Hill in Detroit’s historic midtown area on September 22. Project developers Sonya Mays
7 Tips to Follow While Buying an Apartment
Buying an apartment is a big consideration because it involves a substantial sum of money. The whole idea behind making such an investment is both literal and figurative expansion of your sense of home. You want a space that provides safety from external factors while also creating a safe haven.
GCAAR housing stats | August ‘22
The median sold price for residential properties in the region for August was $599,000, representing an increase of 0.8% compared to last month and an increase of 2.6% from August 2021. The average days on market for units sold in August was 22 days, 16% below the 5-year August average of 26 days
BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW WILL SUPPORT PARTNERSHIP WITH NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE TO REDUCE WILDFIRE...
With funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Bureau of Land Management has signed a $918,000 cooperative agreement with the State of Nevada to restore wildlife habitat and reduce wildfire risk. The cooperative agreement and initial funding are the first step in a five-year project that can go up to $10 million
Pending Home Sales Dropped 2.0% in August
Pending home sales sagged for the third straight month in August, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Three out of four major regions experienced month-over-month decreases in transactions, however, the West saw a modest gain. Year-over-year, all four regions posted double-digit declines.
Check Out These Sights and Sounds when You’re in St. Albert
If you’re checking out St. Albert real estate, you’re looking in the right place. St. Albert is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in Canada. It has one of the lowest crime rates in the province, strong communities throughout its variety of neighborhoods, and is quite affordable.
Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance awards more than $250 million to Kansans in need
More than 75,000 Kansans and 10,000 housing and service providers have received more than $250 million in rental and utility assistance, preventing thousands of evictions and providing vital services to more than 30,000 families at risk of losing their homes. A year and a half after the temporary initiative launched, the program has nearly exhausted all funds and will wind down in the coming months
Fundrise Vs REIT: Making an Educated Decision
There are many different ways for the modern person to begin their real estate investing journey. From real estate-specific investment services and REITs to personal property management and acquisition, the options can seem nearly endless. However, the most convenient opportunities may not also offer the best ROI, and the most inconvenient investments can turn out to be worth the hassle.
National Housing Conference Attends White House Meeting on Housing Supply
A diverse group of affordable housing leaders, including National Housing Conference President and Chief Executive Officer David Dworkin, met with National Economic Council Director Brian Deese, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Historic $7 Billion Funding Opportunity to Jump-Start America’s Clean Hydrogen Economy
DOE Opens Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Opportunity for Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs and Releases Draft of DOE National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap
New Home Sales Up in August but Rising Rates Portend Weakening Market
A brief decline in mortgage rates helped to boost new home sales in August but sales are expected to move on a downward trend in the months ahead as rates have since moved higher and builder
The Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act Passed By Senate Democrats And Signed By President...
Senate Democrats and officials from the Biden Administration recently announced new federal funding for state and local infrastructure projects, including from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program, passed as part of the historic bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Five Decades of Clean Water Act Achievements; U.S. Water Expert Tells Congress to Protect...
National Association of Clean Water Agencies Board member testifies on role of public clean water utilities in CWA success stories, including restoration of major US rivers, green
Living in NYC: How Expensive Is It Really?
New York City has a lot of glitz and glamour going for it, but that doesn’t mean you should jump right in to buying an apartment or condo to live there. There are definitely some pros and cons of living in New York City, and if you haven’t budgeted properly to live there, then you could be setting yourself up for failure. Here’s what you should consider before moving to New York City to live
Solar and Storage Industry: Companies Need to ‘Do the Work’ on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion...
Nearly half of the 43 companies enrolled in the Solar Energy Industries Associations’ (SEIA) award-winning Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) certification program have changed
HUD Releases Report Assessing Limited Supply of Small Mortgage Lending and Its Impact on...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released a report that assesses the factors that limit the supply of small mortgage loans and the impact to affordable homeownership for those interested in lower-priced homes.
