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CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 42 STATES FROM JUNE 2018 TO JUNE 2019, WHILE 30...
California and West Virginia Have Biggest Number and Percent of Annual Job Gains, While Louisiana Lags; California and Wyoming Experience Largest One-Month Gains as Nevada Has Worst Declines
Construction Contractors Remain Confident as Summer Begins, Says ABC
Construction industry leaders remained upbeat regarding nonresidential construction’s near-term prospects in May 2019, according to the Construction Confidence Index released today by Associated Builders and Contractors.
AARP Funds Nearly $1.6 Million in Community Projects Nationwide
AARP announced the largest group of AARP Community Challenge grantees to date. AARP will distribute nearly $1.6 million among 159 grant winners developing “quick-action” projects across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
3rd Street Apartments saved from market-rate rent amid a historic shortage of affordable homes...
Housing Innovation Partners (HIP) got an essential loan from Enterprise Community Loan Fund (ECLF) and Mercy Loan Fund (MLF) to acquire and preserve 22 homes for low-income families in need.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Named NAIOP 2019 Developer of the Year
NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, has selected Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE) as the 2019 Developer of the Year – the association’s highest honor
6 Essential Tips for Building a Custom Home
While the average cost of building a new home is higher than buying an existing one, there are a lot of benefits. If you follow smart tips for building a custom home, your new home can be more energy-efficient, space-efficient, and properly arranged for your family's needs.
Home Buying Process: What it Looks Like from Start to Finish
62% of Americans own their own home.Stable costs, greater equity, and privacy are only a few of the benefits of owning your own home.If you are embarking on the exciting journey of homeownership, get ready for an exciting ride. From open houses to key exchanges, here is what to expect during the home buying process.
Wyden, Neal Condemn Trump Nursing Home Rule
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and House Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal, D-Mass., today issued a joint statement after the announcement of a final rule by the Trump
Mayor Bowser to Celebrate Construction Milestone at Ward 7’s Skyland Town Center
On Thursday, July 18, Mayor Muriel Bowser will celebrate the topping out of Skyland Town Center, signifying that Phase 1 of the 18-acre, mixed-use community has reached its final construction height. Following the program
43rd Street Apartments saved from market-rate rent amid a historic shortage of affordable homes...
Housing Innovation Partners (HIP) got an essential loan from Enterprise Community Loan Fund (ECLF) and Mercy Loan Fund (MLF) to acquire and preserve 22 homes for low-income families in need.
USDA Has More Than $400 Million Still Available for Renewable Energy System and Energy...
Acting Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Joel Baxley today encouraged farmers, rural small businesses and agricultural producers to apply for financing in a key U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
EPA Proposes Cleanup for Groundwater Contamination at Superfund Site in San German, Puerto Rico
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a cleanup plan to address contaminated groundwater located in the surrounding areas of the Retiro Industrial Park
Second Century Ventures Selects Inaugural Commercial Accelerator Class
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, announced its first REACH Commercial Class today. REACH is a growth technology accelerator program helping launch companies into the real estate
Alameda Point Partners Announces Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Public Art Locations within Alameda...
Alameda Point Partners (APP) is inviting artists to submit qualifications to create public artwork to be incorporated at two locations within Alameda Point’s Site A development project in Alameda
Builder Confidence Holds Firm in July
Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose one point to 65 in July, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today.
Single-Family Starts Increase in June
Single-family gains helped offset a drop in multifamily production as total housing starts edged 0.9 percent lower in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.25 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development and Commerce Department
Schumer, Wyden, Menendez, Senate Democrats Unveil New Legislation To Restore Homeowners’ Ability To Work...
After IRS Blocked Homeowners’ Ability To Work Around Harmful GOP Tax Law Caps On SALT Deduction, Senate Dems Introduce Congressional Review Act (CRA) Resolution Of Disapproval To Nullify The IRS’s Rule
Realtor® Survey Shows Decline in Foreign Investment in U.S. Residential Real Estate
A decline in global growth and low housing inventory contributed to a drop in foreign investment in U.S. residential real estate over the past year
Mattapan Station Development in Boston Moves Forward
The Department of Housing Community Development (DHCD) and the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (EOHED) announced funding awards to POAH and Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation
Alliance Applauds Senate Committee Approval Of Suite Of Energy Efficiency Bills
The Alliance to Save Energy released the following statement from President Jason Hartke after the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources advanced several energy efficiency bills Tuesday
