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More White-Collar Jobs in Construction Industry Than Trades Work
“The changing workforce composition also coincides with declining self-employment rates in construction, suggesting a shift toward larger firms,” said NAHB’s Natalia Siniavskaia. Continue Reading More White-Collar Jobs in Construction Industry Than Trades Work
Cole West Closes on 38 Homesites for New Utah Community
Development is slated to begin this summer, with home sales commencing early next year with prices expected to start in the $700,000s. Continue Reading Cole West Closes on 38 Homesites for New Utah Community
Tennessee Bill Seeks to Limit Contact by Developers Making Unsolicited Calls to Buy Homes
“People who have lived in their homes for decades are now being harassed by out-of-state developers to purchase their property for a quick buck,” said Sen. Charlane Oliver. Continue Reading Tennessee Bill Seeks to Limit Contact by Developers Making Unsolicited Calls to Buy Homes
New York State Bill Seeks to Codify Disparate Impact Standards
The bill is being publicly backed by Rev. Al Sharpton, who highlighted the legislation at last week’s rally for his National Action Network in Harlem. Continue Reading New York State Bill Seeks to Codify Disparate Impact Standards
California Mortgage Firm President Arrested for DUI Collision That Killed 88-Year-Old Man
Melvin Joseph Weibel, the 88-year-old passenger in the Ford Transit van, was pronounced dead at the scene. Continue Reading California Mortgage Firm President Arrested for DUI Collision That Killed 88-Year-Old Man
New Initiative Targets $1 Billion for Nordic Real Estate Financing
The partnership will deploy $1 billion on whole loan lending in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Continue Reading New Initiative Targets $1 Billion for Nordic Real Estate Financing
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Real Estate, Crypto and the Trump Agenda
Editor Phil Hall opines on the intersection of real estate, cryptocurrency and federal regulations. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Real Estate, Crypto and the Trump Agenda
CMBS Delinquency Rate Down by 1 Basis Point
One year ago, the CMBS delinquency rate was 4.66%. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Down by 1 Basis Point
North Dakota Lawmakers Consider Expanding Homestead Property Tax Credit
Rep. Nels Christianson, the bill’s sponsor, said his legislation provides property tax relief to residents who need it the most. Continue Reading North Dakota Lawmakers Consider Expanding Homestead Property Tax Credit
Cornerstone Capital Bank Launches Community Lending Division
The bank stated it will seek “to close racial and economic gaps in homeownership and help families achieve their dream of owning a home.” Continue Reading Cornerstone Capital Bank Launches Community Lending Division
NAR Accepting Applications for 2025 Good Neighbor Awards
Five winners will each receive a $10,000 grant for their nonprofit organization. Continue Reading NAR Accepting Applications for 2025 Good Neighbor Awards
Trump Names Treasury Secretary Bessent as Acting CFPB Director
Bessent will take the leadership role from Rohit Chopra, who was fired on Saturday. Continue Reading Trump Names Treasury Secretary Bessent as Acting CFPB Director













