COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) — Memorial Day is about honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Transitions Roaming Center CEO and veteran Craig Currey said it’s also an opportunity to reflect on the well-being of veterans in South Carolina. “I think this Memorial Day, we can be grateful for the service and […]
Month: May 2021
Inside Housing – Commentary – Social housing industry can learn about customer service from Build to Rent operators
Interestingly, metrics are analyzed locally, and special attention is given to textual commentary, as well as trend analysis, to inform business decisions. How often do housing associations review their feedback at the street, block, project or officer level? From the outside, it seems that most housing associations still don’t care about online reviews, such as […]
The social housing sector in good financial health despite the challenges of the pandemic
The social housing regulator today (27 May) published the results of its latest quarterly survey of the financial health of registered providers. The report covers the period from January 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021. The sector remained financially healthy over the quarter and the year despite the pressures caused by the pandemic. This boosts […]
April 2021 RE/MAX National Housing Report
DENVER, May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — On average, April home sales took just 32 days from listing to contract signing, while the median sale price rose to $320,000 – two new records in the report’s 13-year history. These statistics and other key indicators, including a record April report for sales, signal a potentially torrid market […]
“Five to seven years” to solve the problem of housing supply
Steps taken to tackle the housing supply problem won’t yield immediate results, but experts say the supply-demand equation will improve – eventually. Years of underconstruction, especially after the global financial crisis of 2008, meant that housing supply did not keep pace with a rapidly growing population. The result is that there are not enough homes […]
New Brunswick rent review recommends increasing housing supply and revising rental law – New Brunswick
A 90-day review of New Brunswick’s rent situation was released three days ahead of schedule and includes recommendations on how to increase housing stock and better protect tenants. The review includes 12 recommendations divided into four broad categories: strengthening existing services; increase rental supply; a review of tenancy legislation; and increasing human resources in the […]