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Will the Infrastructure Bill Affect the Real Estate Market?

Appraisal Buzz

Construction Sites Will Stay on Schedule. construction sites. About $17 billion will be used to strengthen ports that have suffered due to inflation, improving the supply chain for building and construction. The initiative will also enable city-level governments to enact ambitious energy goals. they won’t make a splash.

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Michael Bright: Where residential mortgage-backed securities can take sustainable investing

Housing Wire

ESG investing — that is “environmental, social and governance” money management — goes by many monikers. The Securities and Exchange Commission has begun the process of developing mandated disclosure regimes for funds that consider ESG factors in their marketing material. Some call it “sustainable investing,” others “impact investing.”

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HUD details funding, policy support for green homes and climate resilience

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Thursday detailed a series of actions and initiatives it has undertaken to bolster climate resiliency while supporting green housing initiatives that stem from Inflation Reduction Act funding and recently announced plans to combat the effects of extreme heat.

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Boston suburb works to comply with new state multifamily construction law

Housing Wire

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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How to Conduct the Most Effective Columbus, Ohio Property Search

The Robert Weiler Company

And determine whether the government plans any upgrades in the future; this is a telltale sign of an up-and-coming hot spot. Tip 4: Tap into Transportation. If you think you’ve found a great area that passes all of the aforementioned criteria, now it’s time to look into transportation. Tip 3: Learn About Locals and Lifestyle.

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Emergency Preparedness Guide for Individuals With a Mobility Impairment

Raleigh Realty

However, by developing your personal support network, understanding local hazards, and making your home more accessible, you can help to ensure your safety in an uncertain situation. Develop a Personal Support Network As a person with a disability, it is important that you develop a personal support network (PSN).

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New Year, New You: Transforming Your Appraisal Career in 2023

McKissock

An assessor may contract with an independent fee appraiser to help identify property characteristics, measure properties, confirm the building’s condition and quality of construction, or review assessment disputes from taxpayers. It is not uncommon to find appraisers with agent and broker licenses working in both fields.