Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals is launching a new trade organization to support Latino construction businesses and workers in building capacity, access to capital and creating business opportunities for its members. of construction workers compared to 18.5% Hispanics represent 27.7%

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2024

This particular funding opportunity is designed to impact communities with demographic and size variations by setting aside $65 million for CoCs that are “located in states with populations of fewer than 2.5 It is designed to address both the immediate impacts of homelessness as well as risk factors that contribute to it, HUD explained.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

With high prices and still stiff competition, those looking to buy a home in today’s real estate market need to consider every opportunity, including the choice between new construction or a resale home. Census Bureau, the median sale price of a new construction home in March 2024 was $430,700.

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Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2025

Whether you’re looking to create a rental property, a guesthouse, or a private retreat for family members, prefab tiny home ADUs offer a streamlined and efficient alternative to traditional construction. Prefab is short for prefabricated, meaning the accessory dwelling unit is partly or entirely constructed in a factory.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

C]onvenience in Japan, notifying family members and support personnel when an unexpected change occurs in an older person in Ireland, and design in Finland were found to be distinct factors influencing the use of robots, according to the article. But what if an alternative solution was robots?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The grant funds will be primarily deployed to bolster infrastructure, construction or renovation of community buildings, housing rehabilitation, land acquisition and economic development for the American Indian and Alaska Native populations. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Monday announced the disbursement of $72.6

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2024

In the address, the president will call for a $10,000 tax credit for both first-time homebuyers and people who sell their starter homes; the construction and renovation of more than 2 million additional homes; and cost reductions for renters. This would act as an equivalent to reducing the mortgage rate by more than 1.5%

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Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2025

Weaver Federal Building has been home to HUD since the General Services Administration (GSA) completed its construction in 1968, using brutalist architecture. There is no love lost by workers when it comes to the design of the Weaver Building, so any of their affection toward HUD comes from the mission itself, not the location of their desks.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Buyers want affordable new homes, yet new construction listings are still playing catch up with their high-priced counterparts. Also, DSCR five- to nine-unit loans are designed for larger multi-family homes. Describing the modern-day mortgage market as challenging would be an understatement, to say the least. Why is that important?

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Housing Wire

JULY 29, 2024

Senate and House of Representatives have reintroduced a bill designed to address housing issues by rehabilitating or constructing millions of additional units in an effort to bring down costs for renters and homeowners. A coalition of Democratic lawmakers in the U.S.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2023

The town of Newton, Massachusetts is working to comply with a new state law that requires the construction of new multifamily housing units in areas served by public transit, according to reporting from the Boston Globe. Some apartments have been constructed in recent years, but the construction level has been low.

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Housing Wire

JULY 24, 2023

For most states, the pipeline for construction of single-family homes specifically designed as rentals is booming. Market conditions in 10 states are such that this kind of construction isn’t a priority. million more homes, there are 10 states that aren’t constructing built-for-rent housing, the reporting explains.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 13, 2023

While state lawmakers are currently debating rent control legislation as one potential answer to the issue, the Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR) is advocating to increase housing construction instead, according to reporting by the Massachusetts’ State House News Service. Last month, Washington state Gov.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

MORE’s model offers a short-term bridge loan typically around three years in length that’s designed to give buyers time to refinance or secure permanent financing. Today, Leahy sees a similar affordability crisis. Why is the real estate market stuck right now? Most people think its because of interest rates, Leahy said.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Adding to the potential shortage in years ahead are stubbornly high mortgage rates and tariffs that could slow new construction. This is because they prefer to age at home closer to friends and family, something that is being made increasingly possible by advances in design and technology. The projected aging of the U.S.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 25, 2025

Global investment bank Cambridge Wilkinson today announced the closing of a forward flow agreement up to $100 million for a private real estate lending platform specializing in short-term bridge , fix-and-flip, construction and land development loans.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2025

A majority of agents believe 2025 is going to be a great year for the housing market, with 85% saying they have an optimistic outlook , and 70% believing the market will be more stable, according to a new survey from Clever Real Estate. This gives you a tremendous amount of freedom to manage your day according to your unique productivity patterns.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Its up to us as agents to stay engaged and stay in contact with our clients. Building on existing relationships is the quickest and easiest way to keep your pipeline filled with active buyers and sellers, so you dont have to worry about dry spells. Lets dive in! Summary What is a real estate newsletter? Why send a regular real estate newsletter?

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Keeping Current Matters

AUGUST 26, 2020

With so few homes for sale and construction of newly built homes ramping up , you may be wondering if you should consider new construction in your search process. New Construction . With new construction, you’ll also have warranty options that may cover portions of your investment for the first few years.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The site, which was constructed throughout nearly all of 2024, launched post-live quality assurance (QA) and has been up for about a day, Burgard confirmed in an interview with HousingWire. Citi led creative testing throughout the year-long site design and build, and will conduct testing throughout 2025.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2025

The report also acknowledged that choosing to stay at home is becoming easier with advancements in technology, and accompanying home and renovation designs for new and retrofitted construction. Senior living organizations must recognize these realities as aging in place grows more popular, according to Howard Braxton.

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Housing Wire

MAY 7, 2025

Living through construction was the top stressor (55%), followed by project delays (35%) and the pressure of making design choices (29%). Among those who relied on AI, the most common applications were for design and layout planning (73%), cost estimations (52%), and virtual consultations or mockups (43%).

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 16, 2023

In certain parts of the Phoenix AMA that do not have a designated water provider, builders and developers need a certificate of AWS to obtain a building permit. A ban on residential building permits in parts of the Phoenix area is angering builders and agents , who feel it may curb the supply of affordable housing. million residents.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

For that reason, one of the most productive time-blocking techniques can be to designate a certain section of your day to respond to emails, phone calls, and text messages. A majority of agents believe 2025 is going to be a great year for the housing market. This is going to require you to hire the right team.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Another 2,900 units are under construction similar to figures in Nashville and Indianapolis. ” Wild points out that California lies ahead of other states in terms of energy efficiency and home design. According to Wild, Southern California still remains competitive with other large U.S.

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Marco Santarelli

JANUARY 22, 2025

The Florida housing market is undeniably hot right now, making headlines with a record-breaking $285 million new construction home hitting the market. According to Realtor.com , this ocean-to-lake estate is poised to shatter records as the most expensive new construction single-family home in the country. Absolutely not!

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Keeping Current Matters

DECEMBER 8, 2021

First, let’s look at the benefits of purchasing a newly constructed home. Buying a new construction vs. existing home typically means you’ll have fewer repairs to do. With decades of homes to choose from, you’ll have a broader range of floorplans and designs available. But you may be unsure if that’s the way to go.

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Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) visited the University of Alaska at Fairbanks to tout the possibilities that 3D printing technology could bring to the construction of affordable housing in the U.S. A key goal for the project includes the deployment of local and sustainable resources for construction materials.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2025

That boutique agency specialized in luxury , design-focused spec homes and offered clients services including design and construction management in addition to real estate representation. She joins Christies Sereno from Side , where she operated her own firm, Redefine Real Estate. billion in 2025 sales. billion in 2025 sales.

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2025

Since its inception, the program has supported more than 300 companies, with expansion into commercial real estate and six global markets since 2019.

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Housing Wire

MAY 7, 2024

It is shipped from the Boxabl manufacturing facility in Las Vegas and is “designed to unfold into a fully functional dwelling unit in just a few hours,” reducing construction costs and minimizing environmental impacts, according to a company news release.

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Eye on Housing

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Single-family built-for-rent construction posted year-over-year declines for the fourth quarter of 2024, as a higher cost of financing crowded out development activity. This slowdown is similar to the deceleration of multifamily construction in recent quarters.

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2025

Purpose-built rental neighborhoods are gaining popularity, offering modern homes with amenities like green spaces, pools, and community centers, designed specifically for long-term renters. Floridas growth story is well-documented, and it continues to fuel demand for rental housing. According to the U.S.

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Housing Wire

MAY 19, 2025

Southern is responsible for roughly 65% of all brownstone sales in downtown Jersey City and handles the bulk of new construction deals for buildings six stories or fewer. New York-based real estate brokerage SERHANT. has added one of New Jersey’s top-performing agents Patrick Southern as part of its expansion into the Garden State.

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Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2021

And for those who still want to build a home from scratch, rising construction costs , limited lot sizes, and excessive red tape can make the process seem insurmountable. Considering how much construction technology, materials, and techniques have evolved, building a new home should be far simpler than it is. Opportunities to innovate.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 16, 2024

Higher construction costs create a shortage of listings and vice versa. Simonsen follows up with another question about construction activity on an international scale. Furth states that immigration drives construction labor, with developers often resorting to ruthless tactics to bring immigrants into the states.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

Department of the Treasury on Tuesday announced a series of new initiatives designed to increase the supply of affordable housing across the country. The FFB risk-sharing initiative will assist in the construction of “tens of thousands of additional affordable homes” over the next decade, he wrote.

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