Real estate

The “man” is holding me down. This is a common idiom many black people have become accustomed to hearing. It’s often applied when things don’t go according to plan. Job interviews, house hunting, and court cases all instances when the “man” is holding black people back. Although it’s seen as a figure of speech, there may be an underlying truth to the phrase. With that said the “man” may not be referring to an actual person, but systematic racism. This idea that any group of people is being…

the country as it influences both lending and investment. For instance, at the start of 2014, there was an increased demand for mortgage, which was estimated at ₤1,281 billion. Evidently, this is a lucrative option for investment by a lender or a real estate agent. However, as common with other asset investments, there are potential risks, such as external shocks (Stephens & Williams 2012). In…

FUNDING NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC HOUSING: ANALYZING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE OPTIONS New York City Public Housing is the biggest public housing program in the whole of North America. This claim presupposes a huge budget for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the agency that administers the public housing program. It is imperative to get a fair background about NYCHA so that one can fully appreciate the scope of its budget. NYCHA was established in 1934 to provide housing to the City’s low…

The Impact of Gentrification on Urbanism __________________________________________________________________________________ Introduction Today, most urban development results in or is an influence of gentrification. As is claimed by Vicario and Martinez Monje, “Since the late 1970s, it has become increasingly apparent that the gentrification phenomenon should not be seen as an individual, isolated outcome of residential rehabilitation, but as an integral part of a much broader, deeper process…

costs is why most homeless Hawaiians are homeless. With vacationers coming and going some choose to stay and buy homes. While these are no means citizens they buy goes have enough to pay the high prices of housing on the island. “In 2005, the hot real-estate market, coupled with record tourism business, helped Hawaii rank as the ninth strongest state economy, measured by annual GDP growth...” While the housing industry can be doing extremely it depends on who is buying the houses. On the…

Even if a potential buyer is ready to start renting, his or her credit score may not be. If the potential buyer has been renting an apartment since the foreclosure and loss of the home they were paying a mortgage on, then their credit score probably hasn 't gotten much better. In fact, the renter’s credit score probably dropped a bit lower. Renting an apartment does not help one’s credit score. In a perfect world, getting payments in on time would be enough to guarantee one’s ability to “rent to…

community-based organizations throughout the Rainier Valley, the Othello Community, and King County to directly influence economic growth impacting these neighborhoods. This proven capacity and commitment to community is why HomeSight is capable of impacting real change in these…

(C) i. An assessment on any non-financial information S P SETIA BERHAD Latest developments S P Setia Berhad has been recognized as a lead listed real estate player of Malaysia. S P Setia Berhad has a proven track record of innovation-driven and standard-setting developments in a portfolio that encompasses eco-sanctuaries, townships, luxury enclaves, commercial developments and high-rise residences. They express their commitment to create environments that perfectly balance the four areas of…

When is the right time to purchase a home? Buying a home is a huge financial decision and moment in your life. It’s the “American Dream” to own a home with a white picket fence but it can also become an American nightmare if you are not prepared. There are three major expenses that go in to buying and maintaining a home. Your on-going costs, closing cost and down payment. Your on-going costs are the the monthly mortgage payments along with the taxes, insurance and maintenance cost of the home.…

The American Dream of home ownership was no doubt sucker punched during the Great Recession and became what many wished was a nightmare they could wake from. Deep emotional scars pierced many of all ages who had lost their homes during the housing crisis. As a result, visions were blurred as they wondered whether they would ever be able to own their own home again. People who were fortunate enough to maintain their mortgages saw their home values decline. Trust in our economy was compromised in…