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Building A Sustainable Future: How Real Estate Innovations Combat Climate Change And Cut Costs
With climate change threats looming, coupled with rising operational expenses, professionals are adapting by embracing innovative sustainability strategies. By implementing innovative sustainability strategies and practices, real estate professionals can combat climate change and cut costs.
The commissioner who is championing the pullout says the improvement financing vehicle is actually making consumer loans. An October 2022 Federal Trade Commission order said Ygrene deceived consumers about the potential impact of its financing and that it unfairly placed liens on homes without consent.
States Sue FEMA Over Flood Insurance Rate Hikes
When FEMA's new Risk Rating 2.0 pricing plan went into effect in April, the agency said it was more equitable and better reflects flood risk. The result is rate increases that will average more than 100% in coastal states like Louisiana and Florida. Some parishes in southeast Louisiana will see rates go up on average more than 500%.
Utilities Too Are Driving Up Multifamily Operation Expenses
The newest report from Trepp is on utilities, including electric, water, gas, telecommunications, and other essential services. Derived from Trepp’s property line-item financials, these utilities averagely account for 15-20% of the overall operating expenses for a multifamily property.