Yearly Archives: 2024
Sustainability in Real Estate: Leaders Making a Difference
Sustainable real estate encompasses designing and managing structures to minimize their negative environmental impacts, enhance the quality of life for occupants, and contribute to the overall well-being of communities. It involves a holistic approach considering every stage of a building's lifecycle—from design and construction to use and eventual disposal.
Rep. Adams Delivers Grant to Clean Up Kannapolis Brownfield
Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) has announced that the city of Kannapolis, North Carolina will receive a $1 million federal grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
New Hawaii Law Will Protect Homebuyers from Predatory Contracts
The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, AARP and the Hawai‘i Land Title Association (HLTA) applaud the Hawai‘i
Existing-Home Sales Slipped 5.4% in June; Median Sales Price Jumps to Record High of...
Existing-home sales fell in June as the median sales price climbed to the highest price ever recorded for the second consecutive month, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All
The Future of Real Estate: Integrating Smart Technologies for Sustainable Urban Development
As urbanization accelerates globally, the real estate sector faces increasing pressure to develop smarter, more sustainable urban
Restb.ai Debuts New Special Report Series, First Study Reveals the Impact of Floor Plans...
Restb.ai, a global leader in computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the real estate industry, today debuts a new “Special Report Series” to unlock unique visual
Delta Media issues first real estate White Paper on all-in-one platforms
Real estate’s technology landscape is cluttered and fragmented. Standalone tools meant to simplify agents' lives instead have become an obstacle to growth and productivity. As brokerages
Mayor Bowser Breaks Ground on Final Phase of Skyland Town Center, Delivering Townhomes, Affordable...
Mayor Muriel Bowser broke ground on the final phase of the transformation of Skyland Town Center in Ward 7. This third and
June New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 0.7 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for June 2024 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 0.7 percent compared from a year
BLM seeks input on proposed infrastructure for Project West Trona Mine in Southwest Wyoming
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on the environmental assessment of proposed pipelines, powerlines, and transportation routes associated with the proposed Project
Single-Family Starts Weaken in June
Elevated interest rates for home mortgages and construction and development loans kept single-family production and demand in check during June. Overall housing starts increased 3.0% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.35 million units
How Technology is Transforming Property Search: Insights from Welling Estate Agents
The digital age has revolutionized many industries, and the real estate market is no exception. As technology advances, the way we search for properties has undergone a significant transformation. For estate agents in Welling, leveraging these technological advancements has become crucial to staying competitive and meeting the evolving needs of clients.
San Diego MLS Selects VestaPlus to Increase Data Integrity and Add AI Compliance with...
VestaPlus LLC, the software development division of The MLS is introducing vital compliance functionality to satisfy the commission settlement on buyer agent compensation. MLSs and
ULI Foundation Secures Million-Dollar Gift to Help Cities Solve Complex Land Use Challenges
The Urban Land Institute Foundation (ULIF) announced today a $1 million donation from long-time ULI leader and trailblazer in multi-family and residential real estate, James D. Klingbeil
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $325 Million in Housing and Community Development Improvements
President Joe Biden and HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is awarding $325
CoreLogic Launches OneHomeowner – A New Engagement Platform for Agents to Nurture Relationships and Win...
CoreLogic® announced today the release of a new MLS service for homeownership called OneHomeowner™. The service allows
Tevfik Afik on Malls: A Fading Giant or a Potential Retail Phoenix?
The once-dominant shopping mall has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years. Former Bayrock Group founder, Tevfik Arif, believes that the rise of e-commerce giants like Amazon and the shift in consumer preferences towards convenience and experience have left many traditional malls struggling with vacancy rates and declining foot traffic
A Deeper Dive into the Current Situation of The Florida Housing Market:
The housing market has a significant impact on the state and federal economy. We all saw how the housing market crash in 2009 led to a global financial crisis. Changing trends can affect the state economy, especially in Florida, Nevada, Delaware, and Arizona.
Luminate, NEO Home Loan accelerate first-time home buyer success in “winning the deal”...
More homes are being purchased today with cash — nearly one in three — than at any time in the last decade, according to the National Association of Realtors, adding to the enormous challenges first-time buyers face in today’s market.
North Carolina Regional MLS Expands into Georgia
North Carolina Regional MLS (NCRMLS), one of the nation’s fastest growing Multiple Listing Services, today announced its expansion into Georgia with the strategic additions of Savannah
