Yearly Archives: 2024
Appraisal Institute Releases Comprehensive Guide to Valuing Religious Properties
The Appraisal Institute is pleased to announce the release of A Guide to Appraising Religious Properties by Bradley R. Carter, MAI, a leading authority in the field of property valuation. This
FEMA Aid Tops $2.9 Million for Response Costs and Infrastructure Repairs Following 2024 South...
In just over three months since President Biden’s major disaster declaration for South Dakota, FEMA has approved more than $2.9
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1,325,000 of Clean Ports Investments in South Carolina as Part of...
EPA’s Clean Ports Program to fund 55 zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure, and planning projects across the nation
TWO-THIRDS OF METRO AREAS ADD CONSTRUCTION JOBS FROM OCTOBER 2023 TO LAST MONTH, BUT...
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, Texas and Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, Hawaii Have Highest Number And Percentage of Job
Existing-Home Sales Grew 3.4% in October; First Year-Over-Year Gain Since July 2021
Existing-home sales rose in October, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Sales improved in all four major U.S. regions. Year-over-year, sales elevated in three regions but were
Bipartisan House, Senate Lawmakers Push for Improvements to Military Housing
oe Courtney (D-CT) and Del. James Moylan (R-Guam), alongside Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), are pushing for new legislation to improve the health and safety of
Habitat for Humanity’s corporate partners to support building homes, communities and hope this holiday...
Several Habitat for Humanity corporate partners are coming together this holiday season to support the organization’s mission
THE NYS OFFICE OF FAITH AND NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ANNOUNCES $2.3M IN FUNDING AVAILABLE...
The New York State Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services today announced that approximately $2.3 million in grant funding is now available for faith-based and not-for-profit organizations to improve public access to essential technologies.
HUD Awards $73 Million to Support Grantees with Vital Technical Assistance
Funding will provide technical assistance and capacity-building for HUD grantees, local governments, and community organizations nationwide. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Irvine-based Revive Real Estate Marks 5th Anniversary with Holiday Fundraiser to Benefit Children’s Hospital...
In tribute to its 5th anniversary, Revive Real Estate is bringing together employees, families, friends, supporters, and the local
Public Comment Period is Open on Revised Project Scoring Criteria for the Clean Water...
Project Scoring Criteria Determines How Municipal Sewer and Wastewater Projects Are Scored and Ranked to Access State and Federal Funding. Incentivizes Projects that Bolster Resiliency, Mitigate the Impacts of Climate Change, Strengthen Cybersecurity for Public Wastewater Utilities, and Take Septic Tanks Out of Service
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 41 STATES BETWEEN OCTOBER 2023 AND LAST MONTH, WHILE 33...
Texas and Alaska Top Lists of Numerical and Percentage 12-Month Gains, While New York and Oregon Lag; Louisiana Posts Highest
Creating a Green Space: Cheap Plants for Privacy
Privacy is really important for making your home feel comfortable. Whether it's your backyard, patio, or garden, having a private space can make it more relaxing and enjoyable. Instead of using fences or walls, which can be expensive and sometimes ugly, you can use plants to create a natural privacy screen.
City of Salem Wastewater Treatment Plant to pay $25,000 fine for Permit Violations
he United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has entered into a Consent Agreement and Final Order with the City of Salem, West Virginia for Clean Water Act (CWA) violations at its wastewater treatment plant.
Deadline Approaching in California for SBA Disaster Loans for Property Damage Due to the...
“As communities across the Southeast continue to recover and rebuild after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the SBA remains
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in October
Mortgage credit availability increased in October according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE
Multifamily Developer Sentiment Showed Mixed Results in Third Quarter
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing showed mixed results year-over-year in the third quarter, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS OPEN FOR NEW BOND ACT-FUNDED GRANT PROGRAM TO MITIGATE FLOODING...
New Resilient Watersheds Grant Program Will Bring State-of-the-Art Resiliency Plans into Action. Builds on the Success of the Resilient NY Program that Delivers Innovative Solutions for Flood Abatement
Delegation Applauds $104 Million for Alaska Port and Maritime Infrastructure Projects
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska), announced today that six coastal communities in Alaska will receive more
Solar and Storage Industry Statement on 2024 Election Results
Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA):
“America’s solar and storage industry is unleashing abundant, homegrown energy that is creating jobs and delivering affordable, reliable power to every home and business in this country.
