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Why it’s time for the housing industry to get serious about climate risk

Housing Wire

This solution – built on Google Cloud’s secure and sustainable infrastructure – is designed to help companies, government agencies, and enterprises measure, model, and mitigate the physical risks of climate change to the housing industry, from the present through 2050.

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HW+ Member Spotlight: Josh Mettle

Housing Wire

Loan officers should be helping clients understand how borrowing for as long as possible benefits the borrower because paying back today’s mortgage with 2030, 2040, or 2050 dollars is a great deal for the borrower.

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[PULSE] 5 reasons mortgage rates will fall in 2021, according to Dave Stevens

Housing Wire

The projected budget deficits would boost federal debt to 104% of GDP in 2021, to 107% of GDP (the highest amount in the nation’s history) in 2023, and to 195% of GDP by 2050.”. Let me be contrarian: Get ready, because mortgage rates are going to rise in 2021.

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8 Sustainability Trends Driving Commercial Real Estate for Earth Day 2022

The Robert Weiler Company

power generation share of renewables will increase from 21% to 44% from 2022 to 2050. In 2020, Mayor Ginther announced his goal for the Columbus, Ohio community to be carbon neutral by 2050. Over half a century ago, the United States inaugurated a special day, April 22, as Earth Day.

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How originators can capitalize on reverse mortgage business in light of the changing housing market

Housing Wire

By 2050, 20% of Americans will be 65 or older. With a housing market in transition , originators are looking to seize profitable opportunities that benefit both borrowers and their own bottom lines.

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FAQs About Appraising Solar Panels

McKissock

already have some form of clean energy goal in place, with some states aiming for 100% by 2050. Solar panels and green homes are becoming increasingly common in the marketplace.

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Should you update your gas stove?

Berkshire Hathaway

To meet some states’ decarbonization goals, electricity demand is expected to double by 2050. Are you considering doing home renovations and want to evaluate all your options? There are a lot of factors to consider when making larger financial investments in your home such as updating appliances. So, let’s break down the benefits and withdraws between gas and electric appliances. Our first consideration, safety!

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How to Conduct the Most Effective Columbus, Ohio Property Search

The Robert Weiler Company

By 2050, the population of Central Ohio is expected to grow by more than 500,000 — possibly by 1 million (potentially nearing 3 million people)! Managing your Columbus, Ohio property search can seem like a daunting task. After all, there’s a lot to consider. But don’t worry!

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[National Safety Month] Improve Workplace Safety with Technology

GoForrmz

The goal of this program is to support infrastructure, business decisions, and technologies to work to zero workplace deaths by 2050.

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Just The Facts Ma'am

Town & Country Residential Appraisals

According to a recent report from the International Renewable Energy Agency, that number could reach 4,500 GW by 2050. Recently I have completed a couple appraisals involving properties with installed financed solar panels.

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A CALL FOR MORE ACCESSORY DWELLINGS AMID HOUSING CRUNCH

Will Springer Realtor

A climate-risk assessment published by the Risky Business Project estimated that between $66B and $160B worth of real estate will be below sea level by 2050. First, I hope you are enjoying the summer and our beautiful weather.