In our latest roundup, Hurricane Helen impacts infrastructure, California Governor Gavin Newsom signs legislation aimed at protecting renters, Federal Reserve begins interest rate easing cycle, and more I am.
Hurricane Helen shows how unprepared communities and infrastructure across the U.S. are for extreme weather events brought on by climate change. (Julie Strapp, Construction Dive) The Supreme Court’s June Chevron decision could have a major impact on laws related to the construction industry. (Julie Strapp, Construction Dive) California Governor Gavin Newsom signed three bills last month that change the state’s renter protection practices, including new requirements for security deposit deductions and limits on certain fees. (Mary Salmonsen, Multifamily Dive) Volume has started to increase as the Federal Reserve begins its rate cutting cycle and could maintain its momentum as interest rates stabilize. (Josh Lipton, Yahoo) Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Administrator Julia Gordon and David Berenbaum at this year’s National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) Annual Meeting and Expo in San Diego. In an interview, he talked about the need for greater understanding of reverse mortgages. (Chris Crow, Yahoo) As the U.S. grapples with a massive housing shortage and soaring home prices, local governments are eyeing the idea of new mixed-income apartments majority-owned by states, cities, and counties. There is. . (jennifer luddenNPR) A coalition of leading sustainable building organizations has released a detailed agenda for the incoming administration aimed at helping commercial buildings recover from the current recession and better prepare for the future. (Daisy Berdines, U.S. Green Building Council)
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