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Homeownership Is Becoming the More Affordable Option in Most Housing Markets

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Homeownership Is Becoming the More Affordable Option in Most Housing Markets. Housing prices are high all around, but low mortgage rates, rising wages, and home-equity wealth are giving buyers an edge over renters. housing markets, according to The Washington Post. Housing Markets. Housing Markets.

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Increasing Home Values Lift 1 Million Homes from 'Underwater' Status

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Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York experienced the largest declines in underwater homes during that period, reports National Mortgage News. On the flip side, “equity-rich” homes that have a value at least double the loan balance, increased by 4.2 There remain pockets of the country where housing debt-traps are widespread.

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Forbearance Exits Expected to Add Inventory

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The intense housing market and strong equity growth will offer these homeowners more options than those in 2008 who were pushed into involuntary foreclosure, says Zillow. A wave of inventory could come soon as hundreds of thousands of homeowners are expected to exit forbearance, with a significant share likely to list their homes.

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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

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The White House states that it will drive the creation of union jobs and help grow the economy in a sustainable way that makes sure all people, including under-represented communities get ahead for decades to come. Chicago Women in Trades has been helping women move into jobs in the construction industry since 1981.

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Three interconnected solutions for 'saving' urban centers

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Andy Cohen, FAIA, IIDA Multifamily Housing Office Buildings Transit Facilities Coronavirus Urban Planning Many believe that cities are in trouble. Signal House, Washington, D.C. They might be right. Top that off with global economic uncertainty, and these overlapping concerns can feel almost insurmountable.

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The New Frameworks Philosophy

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In addition to its commitment to natural materials and, as McArleton puts it, “their effective use in our climate,” New Frameworks is committed to workplace equity and social justice. McArleton grew up in suburban Chicago and Ann Arbor, Mich. Racusin and several other members of the team share the title of cofounder.

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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

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As a result, the report anticipates that 2014 may be the year that many investors who have traditionally focused mainly on large established markets such as Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco and Washington, will be expanding their focus to other cities in order to protect capital.

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