Yearly Archives: 2023
Why Invest in Real Estate: Key Benefits and Opportunities
The world of investments is filled with diverse options to grow your wealth, ranging from stocks and bonds to cryptocurrencies. But amidst the noise, real estate has proven to be a failsafe choice with tangible advantages.
NAHB Lauds House for Extending NFIP and Government Funding, Urges Senate to Act Now
Alicia Huey, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder and developer from Birmingham, Ala., issued the following statement after Congress
REP. ADAM SCHIFF INTRODUCES BILL TO PROTECT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS DURING POTENTIAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Affordable Housing Stability During Shutdowns Act, which would exempt
FEMA Urges Residents of Guam, Mariana Islands to Prepare Ahead of Tropical Storm Bolaven
FEMA encourages all people in the path of Tropical Storm Bolaven to prepare now and follow instructions of local officials. Anyone in the forecasted path of the storm should monitor local weather
Protecting Their Dream Homes from a Fracking Nightmare
Forever home. That’s how folks from Aurora I met last week describe the houses they bought outside Denver. Now those dream homes are caught in what may be America's most dire urban fracking nightmare.
10 Preventative Plumbing Tips for Atlanta Homeowners
With its mix of historic charm and modern infrastructure, Atlanta is a vibrant place to live. However, the unique climate, combined with specific regional challenges, can take a toll on your home's
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Urges Biden Administration to Reverse Decision on Border Wall
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) released the following statement after news broke today that the Biden Administration is expediting construction on parts of the border
California Invests $757 Million to Create Affordable Housing and Clean Transportation
Investment will create more than 2,500 affordable homes, 150 zero-emissions buses, and over 50 miles of new bikeways; will reduce 800,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, equal to removing 178,000 gas-powered cars off CA's roads for one year
HUD Awards $160.1 Million in Grants to Create and Preserve Affordable Housing for Low-Income...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Multifamily Housing Programs announced today that it
Strickland, Adams, Brown, Warnock Introduce New Legislation to Increase Transparency in Land-Grant University Funding
Strickland Bill Would Help Ensure Historically Black 1890s Land-Grant Institutions Receive Fair Share of State Funding
Furnish Forward: Innovations in Furniture Shipping
In today's fast-paced world, where convenience and efficiency are paramount, the furniture shipping industry is undergoing a transformative evolution. From traditional methods reliant on hefty manpower and extensive resources to cutting-edge innovations harnessing technology and sustainability, the landscape of furniture shipping has evolved dramatically.
New Appraisal Institute CEO Highlights Positive Change at Region and Chapter Leadership Meetings
Cindy Chance, CEO of the Appraisal Institute, the nation's largest professional association of real estate appraisers, addressed
USDA Sees Record Demand to Advance Clean Energy in Rural America Through President Biden’s...
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA received record demand for funding
Mortgage Application Payments Increased Slightly to $2,170 in August
Homebuyer affordability declined in August with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants increasing to $2,170 from 2,162 in July. This is according to the Mortgage
8 Tips for Finding Good Tenants for Your Rental Property
As a rental property owner, finding and retaining good, reliable tenants is one of the most important aspects of successful real estate investing. The right tenants can provide consistent rental
9 Steps to Make Home-Buying Easier
The Florida housing market boasts an average home value of $392,262, showing a steady 0.5% increase in the past year. Buying a home in the Sunshine State can seem extremely complex and stressful for first-time homebuyers. All the budget
Prominent Mortgage Executive Tony Meola Joins Board of Directors at Milestones
Milestones, the all-in-one home management solution specifically designed for consumers to buy, move, own, sell, manage and access mortgage services for their home seamlessly in one
NAHREP Announces 2023 Top 250 Latino Agents Award Recipients
Top 250 agents and top 100 teams have a combined sales volume of $11.2 billion, RE/MAX, Keller Williams, eXp Realty, Century 21 and Coldwell Banker top the list of companies with the most agents honored
Biden-Harris Administration Delivers More Than $167 Million in Grid Resilience Formula Grants to States...
President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Provides 8th Round of Funding to 11 States, 2 Territories, and 20 Tribal Nations
New Home Sales Weaken in August on Higher Mortgage Rates
Elevated mortgage rates and challenging affordability conditions pushed new home sales down to their weakest rate since March. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in August fell 8.7% to a
