Regional science

XCMG European Research Center Featured in Innovation China's Global Top 100 Best Practices for Technology Transfer List

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Transfer, Technology, European Research Center for Information Systems, Regional science, Best, Software, Multimedia, Exchange, Electronics, Multilateralism, GM, Research, XCMG, Technology transfer, Intellectual property, Industry, Fine chemical

XUZHOU, China, Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The XCMG European Research Center of XCMG (000425.SZ) stood out from 250 representative technology transfer projects to be featured in Innovation China's Global Top 100 Best Practices for Technology Transfer (the "List') released on September 6, 2021 in Beijing, China.

Key Points: 
  • XUZHOU, China, Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The XCMG European Research Center of XCMG (000425.SZ) stood out from 250 representative technology transfer projects to be featured in Innovation China's Global Top 100 Best Practices for Technology Transfer (the "List') released on September 6, 2021 in Beijing, China.
  • The center earned its place in the Best Practice of Cross-border Innovation Technology Industrialization Platform category.
  • More than 40 senior experts in the field of technology transfer and international cooperation reviewed the list.
  • Practices were featured across five categories, including "Best Practice of Cross-border Innovation Technology Industrialization Platform", "Best Practice of Exchange Activity", "Best Practice of Sino-foreign Industrial Innovation Technology Cooperation" and "Best Practice of Industry-University Cooperation and Regional Science and Technology Economic Integration".

XCMG European Research Center Featured in Innovation China's Global Top 100 Best Practices for Technology Transfer List

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Transfer, Technology, European Research Center for Information Systems, Regional science, Best, Software, Exchange, Electronics, Multilateralism, GM, Research, XCMG, Technology transfer, Intellectual property, Industry, Fine chemical

XUZHOU, China, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The XCMG European Research Center of XCMG (000425.SZ) stood out from 250 representative technology transfer projects to be featured in Innovation China's Global Top 100 Best Practices for Technology Transfer (the "List') released on September 6, 2021 in Beijing, China.

Key Points: 
  • XUZHOU, China, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The XCMG European Research Center of XCMG (000425.SZ) stood out from 250 representative technology transfer projects to be featured in Innovation China's Global Top 100 Best Practices for Technology Transfer (the "List') released on September 6, 2021 in Beijing, China.
  • The center earned its place in the Best Practice of Cross-border Innovation Technology Industrialization Platform category.
  • More than 40 senior experts in the field of technology transfer and international cooperation reviewed the list.
  • Practices were featured across five categories, including "Best Practice of Cross-border Innovation Technology Industrialization Platform", "Best Practice of Exchange Activity", "Best Practice of Sino-foreign Industrial Innovation Technology Cooperation" and "Best Practice of Industry-University Cooperation and Regional Science and Technology Economic Integration".

Affordability Declined for Third Month in a Row, According to First American Real House Price Index

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Professional services, Residential Building & Real Estate, Insurance, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Finance, Construction & Property, REIT, Economic inequality, Affordable housing, New York Stock Exchange, Regional science, Articles, Economy, Affordable housing in Canada

First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a leading global provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, today released the May 2021 First American Real House Price Index (RHPI) .

Key Points: 
  • First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a leading global provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, today released the May 2021 First American Real House Price Index (RHPI) .
  • Housing affordability declined on a year-over-year basis for the third month in a row in May, following a two-year streak of rising affordability, said Mark Fleming, chief economist at First American.
  • The drop in affordability was broadly felt as affordability declined year over year in 49 of the 50 markets we track, said Fleming.
  • The next release of the First American Real House Price Index will take place the week of August 30, 2021 for June 2021 data.

Habitat for Humanity's ShelterTech accelerator ends with bold vision for affordable housing

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Affordable housing, Economic inequality, Regional science, Economy, Articles, Nigerian Capital Development Fund
Key Points: 
  • Launched in 2017 with accelerator programs in Mexico, India and Kenya, ShelterTech has grown into a global platform connecting ideas, products and services in affordable housing, with a special focus on solutions that work in a COVID-19 context.
  • ShelterTech aims to make affordable housing a top impact investment category.
  • During the pitches, the startups recounted their growth journey since joining ShelterTech and their plans to bring affordable housing products and services to millions of low-income families in the region.
  • ShelterTech is a global innovation platform advancing entrepreneurial housing solutions that radically improve the lives of low-income families.

DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas Has Approved More Than 1,000 Dallas Families for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Public policy, Government, Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, State, Local, Affordable housing, Economic inequality, Regional science, Public housing in the United States, Housing in the United States, Economic geography, Federal assistance in the United States, Affordable housing by country, Defence Housing Australia

DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas (DHA) announced today in the first six weeks of the initiative the agency has approved more than 1,000 eligible Dallas families for assistance through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which equates to a commitment of over $7.3 million in rent payments.

Key Points: 
  • DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas (DHA) announced today in the first six weeks of the initiative the agency has approved more than 1,000 eligible Dallas families for assistance through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which equates to a commitment of over $7.3 million in rent payments.
  • Through the program, DHA is able to provide up to 12 months of rent assistance to applicants and landlords.
  • Applicants should have a housing income at or below 80 percent of the median income for the City of Dallas.
  • For more information and to apply, visit: https://dallasrentrelief.com/
    DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas provides quality, affordable housing to low-income families and individuals through the effective and efficient administration of housing assistance programs.

Wunderflats Receives $21 Million in Growth Funding to Make It Easier for People to Access Housing in Europe

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Professional services, Architecture, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Finance, Construction & Property, Urban planning, Urban economics, Finance, Property, Renting, Real estate economics, Articles, Economy, Regional science, Affordable housing

We strive to build the most customer-centric housing company in Europe that enables people to find their new home easily and in a fair manner.

Key Points: 
  • We strive to build the most customer-centric housing company in Europe that enables people to find their new home easily and in a fair manner.
  • With the growth capital, the company announced plans to expand to Europe and to further invest in its product.
  • Housing markets across Europe today face a significant gap in the mid-to-long term rental sector that Wunderflats fills successfully, says Maroje Guertl, Principal at Verdane.
  • Wunderflats connects tenants, property owners and companies with a vision to be Europes most customer-centric housing company where you can simply rent homes online.

PHFA thanks General Assembly, governor and others for significant investment in housing in new state budget for FY 2021-22

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
American women in business, Robin Wiessmann, Affordable housing, Regional science, Economy

"We're grateful to the General Assembly and the governor for making these significant investments in housing," said PHFA Executive Director and CEO Robin Wiessmann.

Key Points: 
  • "We're grateful to the General Assembly and the governor for making these significant investments in housing," said PHFA Executive Director and CEO Robin Wiessmann.
  • Our thanks to everyone for making housing a priority in this year's state budget.
  • "Pennsylvania and the nation have seen a growing need for affordable housing over the past decade as housing costs continued to rise.
  • Through its carefully managed mortgage programs and investments in multifamily housing developments, PHFA also promotes economic development across the state.

Build-for-Rent Investment Firm SVN | SFR Capital Management Expands Into U.S. Single-Family Rental Market

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, REIT, Articles, Economy, Regional science, Commercial property, Commercial real estate, Real estate investing, Affordable housing, Renting

As U.S. consumer demand and investment interest in rental housing increases dramatically, SVN | SFR Capital Management (SVN | SFR) today announced the launch of its commercial real estate (CRE) investment firm dedicated to the growing Build-for-Rent (BFR) rental home asset class.

Key Points: 
  • As U.S. consumer demand and investment interest in rental housing increases dramatically, SVN | SFR Capital Management (SVN | SFR) today announced the launch of its commercial real estate (CRE) investment firm dedicated to the growing Build-for-Rent (BFR) rental home asset class.
  • With its industry depth, investable inventory, and relationships with developers, homebuilders and institutional investors, SVN | SFR targets opportunistic investment portfolios to aggregate 35,000 newly-constructed homes located in dedicated Build-for-Rent communities.
  • Weve targeted top performing markets for investment in affordable rental housing and will complete our plan to provide consumers with access to better housing solutions, said Jeff Cline, CEO of SVN | SFR Capital Management.
  • SVN | SFR Capital Management, (SVN | SFR), based in New York City, NY, is a private, commercial real estate investment firm dedicated to investment in the Build-for-Rent (BFR) asset class across the United States.

CMHA announces record-setting $134 million effort to provide more affordable housing opportunities for Columbus-area elderly, people with disabilities and low-income households

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Public housing in the United States, Affordable housing, Regional science, CMHA, Workforce housing, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Economy, Economic geography, Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority

To qualify, households must meet income requirements set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Key Points: 
  • To qualify, households must meet income requirements set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
  • In total, over the life of the 20-year PBV contracts, CMHA will provide the six recipients approximately $134 million in federal funding to commit to offering more affordable housing in Greater Columbus.
  • About CMHA: CMHA helps people access affordable housing through collaborative partnerships, promote neighborhood revitalization and assist residents in accessing needed social services.
  • Half of the authority's apartments are set aside as workforce housing for families earning 80% of the area median income.

Redfin Reports Homebuying Demand Slipped Below 2020 Levels for the First Time This Year

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Friday, June 25, 2021
Loans, Housing, Real estate economics, Real estate industry, Mortgage loan, Owner-occupancy, Property, Real estate, Regional science

"Some homebuyers are pausing or abandoning their plans to buy because homes in their area have gotten too expensive," said Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather.

Key Points: 
  • "Some homebuyers are pausing or abandoning their plans to buy because homes in their area have gotten too expensive," said Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather.
  • As the housing market cools slightly, we may see more homeowners finally decide to cash out and move.
  • Key housing market takeaways for 400+ U.S. metro areas:
    Unless otherwise noted, this data covers the four-week period ending June 20.
  • Other other leading indicators of homebuying activity:
    Mortgage purchase applications increased 1% week over week (seasonally adjusted) during the week ending June 18.