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Commercial/multifamily mortgage originations increase in Q2
Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations rose 1 percent in the second quarter of 2010 compared with the second quarter of 2009 and 35 percent on a quarter-to-quarter basis, according to a survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The one percent overall increase in commercial/multifamily lending activity during the second quarter was driven by [...]
NAR: More Credit Needed for Commercial Market
Testifying before a House panel yesterday, Jim Helsel, treasurer of the National Association of REALTORS® and commercial real estate specialist, told members that a strong commercial real estate sector is vital to millions of U.S. jobs and helps keep the national economy afloat. “As the leading advocate for private property rights, NAR believes it is [...]
10 Best Cities for Working Women With Kids
ForbesWoman calculated the best cities for working females raising children. To pick the 10 best, it factored in crime rates, quality of the schools, availability of good healthcare, employment opportunities with high earning potential, and a budget-friendly cost of living. Here are their picks: Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn. Washington, D.C. Boston, Mass. Pittsburgh, Pa. Baltimore-Towson, Md. [...]
Building permits rise 2.1 percent in June
Building permits for privately owned housing units rose 2.1 percent in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 586,000 units, the U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Tuesday. On a year-over-year basis, building permits for privately owned housing units declined 2.8 percent. Housing starts for single-family homes [...]
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Hollywood Target Approved by City, Westwood Target Proposed
As expected, the City Council approved that Hollywood Target today, a move that may or may not result in a lawsuit by locals who had fought against the project, stating the developer hadn’t done enough, like adding underground parking, to appease the neighborhood. While the opposition decides whether or not to sue, “Target is looking [...]
Go Green with the Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Do you know that more than 70% of the energy used in your home is for appliances, refrigeration, space heating, cooling, and water heating? Replacing old appliances and equipment with those that are ENERGY STAR labeled can help you save significantly on your utility bills. Each state and territory has selected its own set of [...]
