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Just-Released Report Identifies Solutions for Closing Chicago’s Racial Homeownership Gap
The report’s policy recommendations are the result of work between community organizations and different kinds of mortgage lenders, as part of the Mortgage Access Initiative led by Woodstock Institute and Neighborhood Housing Services
Cindy Chance Named Appraisal Institute CEO
The Appraisal Institute, the nation's largest professional association of real estate appraisers, today announced that Cindy Chance has been named Chief Executive Officer. Chance joins the Appraisal Institute after successfully creating and growing the
7 ways NeighborWorks America serves communities now
NeighborWorks America serves individuals and families by using comprehensive approaches to affordable housing and community development.
CONSUMER ALERT: As Students Head to Campus, the New York Department of State’s Division...
Roommate/Rental Scams Occur When Scammers Trick Consumers into Giving Money in Exchange for Showing or Renting a Home That is Not Available. Follow the New York Department of State on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for “Tuesday’s Tips” – Practical Tips to Educate and Empower New York Consumers on a Variety of Topics
NORTON, PERRY BILL TO DIRECT GSA TO SELL WEBSTER SCHOOL MARKED UP & PASSED...
A bill co-led by Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Congressman Scott Perry (R-PA) to direct the General Services Administration (GSA) to sell the Daniel Webster School in
EFFICIENT AND HEALTHY SCHOOLS CAMPAIGN HONORS 17 SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR UPGRADING FACILITY HEALTH AND...
On Wednesday, June 28, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Efficient and Healthy Schools Campaign celebrated the
The Rudimentary Merits of Using Real Estate Business Intelligence
Companies that desire to stay ahead of the curve in the real estate business must make data-driven decisions. Realtors who lack actionable data are at a disadvantage when compared to those who do. Business intelligence is a great way for businesses to obtain the information required to make sound decisions.
NeighborWorks Training Institute in San Francisco will attract 1,400+ housing and community-development professionals
Second event in year-long symposia series to highlight advancing equity for people of color; real estate convening will discuss
Reps. Panetta, Adams Introduce Legislation to Expand Opportunities for Organic Producers
Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) and United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) introduced the Opportunities in Organic Act to strengthen the organic
Reps. Cleaver, Jackson Lee, and Brown Introduce Bill to Advance Reintegration Efforts, Reduce Recidivism,...
U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), and Shontel Brown (D-OH) introduced the Prison
Evans Requests $23.7 Million for 15 Philly Community Projects, Including $9.4 Million for Affordable...
Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) has requested a total of more than $23.7 million in federal Community Project Funding
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 283 OF 358 METRO AREAS FROM FEBRUARY 2022 TO 2023...
Dallas-Plano-Irving, Texas and Hanford-Corcoran, Calif. Experience Largest Number and Percentage of Gains; Lawton
CONSUMER ALERT: New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Releases Guide with...
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.”
Velazquez Secures Federal Funding for Local Projects in Final Government Funding Package
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.
Tech Helpline Growth Extends Reach to 750,000 Members
Tech Helpline continues to grow the reach of its tech support services, adding eight more Realtor organizations in North America, including Canada’s Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB)
HUD AWARDS OVER $54 MILLION TO 182 GRANTEES IN 42 STATES TO FIGHT HOUSING...
Ahead of anniversary of PAVE Action Plan, some grants empower organizations to test for appraisal bias and educate local communities
Delta survey reveals real estate brokers’ Top 5 challenges for this year
What are the top five business challenges for real estate broker leaders this year? In a recent Delta Real Estate Leadership Survey of more than 100 individual brokers, who are leading firms
Guidelines for Waterfront Property Buyers in Canada
Owning a waterfront home is a dream for a lot of people, and it’s easy to see why. Getting to enjoy the waterfront view every day from the comfort of your own home is a great reason.
2022 USC CASDEN REAL ESTATE ECONOMICS FORECAST SLUGGISH MULTIFAMILY CONSTRUCTION NEUTRALIZES THE IMPACT...
The 2022 University of Southern California Casden Economics Forecast – produced during a historic confluence of economic challenges and housing market uncertainty -- projects continuing rent increases over the next two years for apartment dwellers in all five Southern California housing markets.
A guide to hanging pictures on your wall
Have you just bought the perfect piece of art for your home, but have no idea how to hang it? Or maybe you’ve had a few pieces for a while, but haven't gotten around to putting them up? Hanging pictures on your wall can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be! With a little planning and the right tools, you'll have your pictures up in no time.
