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Yearly Archives: 2023

Congressman Dan Goldman

Congressman Dan Goldman Calls for Inclusion of NYCHA Residents for Rental Assistance in NYS...

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Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today joined fellow members of the New York delegation in calling for New York State lawmakers to include emergency rental assistance for NYCHA in
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NHC releases new Employer Assisted Housing toolkit

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The National Housing Conference (NHC) released an Employer Assisted Housing (EAH) online toolkit to help employers use housing assistance to reduce turnover and increase retention
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Biden’s Veto of Congressional WOTUS Resolution a Blow to Housing Affordability

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Alicia Huey, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder and developer from Birmingham, Ala., today issued the following statement after

A Global Perspective on Residential Tenant Protections and the Challenges Landlords Face

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Residential tenant protections are paramount for guaranteeing renters access to secure, habitable homes. Nonetheless, striking a balance between tenant and landlord rights can be tricky due to different countries offering varying degrees of protection to both parties.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $750 Million to Advance Clean Hydrogen Technologies

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The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), today announced the availability of $750 million for research, development, and demonstration efforts to
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IMB Production Profits Fall to Series Low in 2022

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Independent mortgage banks and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks lost an average of $301 on each loan they originated in 2022, down from an average profit of $2,339 per loan in 2021. This is according to the Mortgage Bankers

Kansas Housing awards $4.9 million in MIH funds, $8.5 million in KHITC funds, and...

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15 Kansas communities will receive a combined total of $4,925,400 in MIH funds, $8,475,000 in MIH-ARPA funds, and 6,441,000 in Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credits (KHITC) to develop affordable housing for moderate-income families in rural areas of the state.

Solar Panel Tax Credit

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First introduced in 2006, the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) has been a significant force in driving solar energy adoption in the United States. This federal tax incentive was designed to help make solar power more accessible and cost-effective for both homeowners and businesses alike.
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CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 283 OF 358 METRO AREAS FROM FEBRUARY 2022 TO 2023...

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Dallas-Plano-Irving, Texas and Hanford-Corcoran, Calif. Experience Largest Number and Percentage of Gains; Lawton
Congressman Steve Cohen

Tri-State Community Health Center and Memphis Health Center Recipients

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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) announced today that Tri-State Community Health Center will receive $1,416,200 and Memphis Health Center will receive $5,370,495 from the U.S.
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EIA projects that increased electrification, higher equipment efficiencies, and more zero-carbon power sources will...

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U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions drop 25% to 38% below what they were in 2005 by 2030, according to projections from the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Annual Energy Outlook 2023 (AEO2023).
6 Points to Consider When Booking a Storage Unit

6 Points to Consider When Booking a Storage Unit

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As we go through life, we tend to accumulate more and more possessions. This results in finding ourselves running out of space to store them all. Whether you're a student heading home for the

Houston Mayoral Candidate Derrick Broze Announces Regenerate Houston Plan

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Houston Mayoral Candidate Derrick Broze has released a new video detailing his environmental plan, Regenerate Houston. The Regenerate Houston plan focuses on increasing local food production with community gardens, food forests, and urban farms.

CONSUMER ALERT: New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Releases Guide with...

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Secretary Robert J. Rodriguez: “Finding a place to live can be stressful enough without the added worry of being scammed, so I encourage New Yorkers to follow our tips and learn how to spot a potential scam when looking for a new residence.”

These 7 Traits Will Help You Pick the Best Estate Agent

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Choosing a real estate agent can make the process easier and quicker if you are considering selling or buying property. An agent acts as a bridge between sellers and buyers. Therefore, they can help you find a great seller or buyer. However, not everyone who claims to be an estate agent is great.
Hapi Homes Donates 10 Fully Furnished Homes

Hapi Homes Donates 10 Fully Furnished Homes to the City of Odesa and The...

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Hapi Homes LLC, a provider of prefabricated tiny homes, is pleased to announce it has donated 10 two-bedroom homes to the Ukrainian Red Cross and the City of Odesa, Ukraine.  The fully
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NEREN is now PrimeMLS

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America’s first complete multistate Multiple Listing Service with members in seven states is now PrimeMLS. Formerly NEREN (New England Real Estate Network), originally formed in 1994, the PrimeMLS new brand and name best captures its mission “to
Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez

Velazquez Secures Federal Funding for Local Projects in Final Government Funding Package

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Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced that she has secured $16,025,453 in Community Project Funding for New York's 7th District in the 2023 government funding bill.
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Treasury Department Announces New York’s Capital Projects Fund Award, Connecting 100,000 Low-Income Housing Units...

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Combined with other Administration initiatives, President Biden’s Investing in America agenda has brought affordable internet to over
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Pending Home Sales Grew for Third Straight Month, Up 0.8% in February

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Pending home sales grew in February for the third consecutive month, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Three U.S. regions posted monthly gains, while the West declined.

Business Real Estate Press Releases

Rayse Owns ‘Agent Value’ – A Bold New Approach to PropTech...

Rayse is redefining the real estate technology landscape, establishing itself as the undisputed leader in Agent Value. Unlike traditional PropTech, which has focused on automation and disintermediation, Rayse takes a completely different approach.

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases

Cambridge Ends Exclusionary Zoning

On Monday, February 10, the Cambridge City Council voted 8 – 1 in favor of a zoning petition allowing new multi-family housing, up to four stories, to be built city-wide, by right. This change undoes decades of exclusionary zoning, in which the zoning code was weaponized to enforce segregation by limiting where apartments could be built.