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Hurricane Season in Puerto Rico and Resources to Protect Properties and Building Occupants

Hurricane season in the Caribbean and Atlantic has begun and runs from June 1st to November 30th. For residents of Puerto Rico and the surrounding region, hurricanes and tropical storms are a part of living in the area, even though these powerful storms have caused hundreds of billions of dollars in property damage in recent years. For the 2023 hurricane season, scientists at Colorado State University have predicted 15 named storms, including 7 hurricanes. Three of the hurricanes are f...

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Common Biological Pollutants Found in the Built Environment

The indoor environmental quality (IEQ) of a hospital, school, business, or any type of building can be negatively impacted by numerous biological pollutants. Some of the more common ones listed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) include bacteria, mold, viruses, animal dander and cat saliva, dust, dust mites, cockroaches, and pollen. EPA goes on to share: There are many sources of these pollutants. Pollens originate from plants; viruses are transmitted by people and ani...

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Dan Skelly Real Estate Agent in Colorado and Florida Discusses His Two Markets

In an exciting revelation, Dan Skelly, the esteemed Broker/Owner/Agent of Orson Hill Realty, shares, “I have the privilege of working in two distinct markets, Naples, Florida, and Evergreen, Colorado. Both are ushering in the spring season with a robust start for sellers.” The real estate market across the United States is demonstrating an encouraging upward trend, with the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, and Denver-Aurora-Lakewood housing markets leading the charge....

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Protecting Building Occupants and Workers from Formaldehyde Exposure

In 1987, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classified formaldehyde as a probable human carcinogen. In 2011, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) determined that formaldehyde is a known human carcinogen based on human and animal inhalation studies. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has also classified formaldehyde as a human carcinogen. - - Formaldehyde is a volatile organic compound (VOC), and as a gas, is colorless with a strong odor. It ha...

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Tips to Help Prevent Indoor Mold Growth in Homes and Buildings throughout Puerto Rico

Exposure to mold can cause a variety of health effects according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Mold can cause a stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing, wheezing, burning eyes or a skin rash in some people. Asthmatics who are allergic to mold may have severe reactions and CDC warns that immunocompromised individuals, and people with chronic lung disease, could be at risk of getting lung infections from some types of mold found indoors. - - Anytime there is enough mois...

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The Official Unveiling: Bugatti Residences by Binghatti

Bugatti Residences by Binghatti – the first-ever Bugatti Residences in the world – is located in the prime area of the Business Bay in Dubai. The collaboration between the two revered brands aims to depict synergies that achieve unparalleled excellence. Drawing upon the rich and diverse creative heritage of both brands, the Bugatti and Binghatti collaboration project has at its nucleus a meticulously designed structure featuring a distinctive fa�ade complemented by intricately designed int...

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Luxury Real Estate in Evergreen, Colorado: The Market is Hot Moving Into Spring of 2023

Nestled in the beautiful and popular destination of the Denver Foothills in the Rocky Mountains, Evergreen, Colorado, is a haven for luxury real estate. This charming town offers a unique blend of suburban comfort and rural tranquility, making it an ideal location for those seeking a high-end lifestyle amidst natural beauty. From sprawling estates to modern architectural marvels, the luxury real estate market in Evergreen is as diverse as it is impressive. - - Orson Hill Realty: A Premier...

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New Jersey Mold, Microbiology, Materials, And Industrial Hygiene Lab Offers Sampling Workshop on June 8, 2023

EMSL Analytical, Inc. is hosting an Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Fire and Smoke Damage Testing, Identification of Unknown Materials, Combustible Dust Testing, and Industrial Hygiene (IH) Sampling (VOC's (Sorbent Tubes and Badges), Formaldehyde, Silica, Meth and Clandestine Drugs, Nicotine and Marijuana Smoke, and Lead and Metals. The workshop will be held on June 8th, 2023 at EMSL's Corporate Lab in Cinnaminson, NJ. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and begins at 8:30 a.m., ending at 3:30 p.m...

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Preventing Indoor Mold Growth and Optimizing Air Quality in the Built Environment

Mold can cause many health effects and are very commonly found in buildings reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Some people are sensitive to mold exposure and may develop a stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing, wheezing, burning eyes, or a skin rash. Asthmatics who are allergic to mold may have severe reactions and CDC warns that immunocompromised individuals, and people with chronic lung disease, could be at risk of getting lung infections from some types of mold. - ...

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Rocket Mortgage Addresses Affordability Challenges with New 1% Down Home Loan Program

Rocket Mortgage, the nation's largest retail home lender and part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), introduced ONE+, a new 1% down home loan program that will dramatically increase access to homeownership for millions of low-to-moderate-income earning Americans. With ONE+, a homebuyer is only required to make a down payment of 1% of the purchase price and Rocket Mortgage will cover the remaining 2% needed to reach the required threshold for conventional loans. In addition to reducing up...

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CAPE Analytics and IBHS Collaborate to Offer Wildfire Prepared Home Designation within the CAPE Wildfire Intelligence Suite

Today, CAPE Analytics, the leading AI-powered property intelligence platform, and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) are announcing a collaboration to offer IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home™ designation status to insurance carriers who are also current IBHS members directly through the CAPE Analytics Wildfire Intelligence API. Now, insurance carriers seeking to mitigate the risks of wildfire and comply with recent California Department of Insurance regulations can a...

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CAPE Analytics Extends its Relationship with The Hanover Insurance - Group to Integrate Geospatial Analytics

Today, CAPE Analytics, the leader in AI-powered geospatial property intelligence, announced it has expanded its relationship with The Hanover Insurance Group to integrate geospatial analytics earlier in the underwriting process to augment inspection and rating models. - As part of its relationship with The Hanover, CAPE has helped improve workflows and outcomes for new and renewal underwriting, and enhanced pricing segmentation. With each subsequent implementation, The Hanover has prov...

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Potential Biological Exposure Risks in Homes and Buildings across Puerto Rico

Biological pollutants can negatively impact the indoor environmental quality (IEQ) of a home, school, business or any type of building. Some of the more common biological contaminants listed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) include bacteria, mold, viruses, animal dander and cat saliva, house dust, dust mites, cockroaches and pollen. - - EPA goes on to share: - There are many sources of these pollutants. Pollens originate from plants; viruses are transmitted by people and a...

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Building Safety Month in NYC and Resources to Protect Workers and Building Occupants While Optimizing Indoor Environmental Conditions

May marks the 43rd annual Building Safety Month. It Starts with You is this year's theme with weekly initiatives designed to raise awareness about what it takes to create safe and sustainable buildings on a personal, local, and global level. - - Key components of building safety include ensuring that the proper construction compliance assessments are conducted and that safety inspections continue to take place even once a building is operational. In New York City, under the 2008 NYC bui...

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FHFA Announces New Radon Testing Requirements for Multifamily Property Loan Applications

New standards requiring additional radon testing for multifamily properties with loan applications received after June 30, 2023 were announced earlier this year by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). According to FHFA, the enhancements to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) multifamily radon standards will help to ensure that properties with hazardous levels of radon are more accurately identified and properly mitigated. - - Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas that ha...

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City of Toronto announces opening of 84 new deeply affordable and supportive homes at 222 Spadina Ave.

Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie (Scarborough-Rouge Park), Chair of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, was joined by the Councillor for Beaches-East York and Chair of the Planning & Housing Committee, as well as Patricia Mueller, CEO of Homes First Society, to celebrate the opening of 84 new deeply affordable supportive homes for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Residents will begin moving into the new affordable homes at 222 Spadina Ave. starting in May 2023 and wi...

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Landa Announces Largest Increase in its Offering to Date: 200+ New Properties Across 6 New Markets

Landa, the financially inclusive real estate investing platform, announced today that it is continuing to increase opportunities for real estate investors to participate in the market, with the addition of 100+ new properties across 6 markets - Birmingham, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, and Atlanta. Landa's 200,000+ users can now diversify their real estate portfolios across geographies with the introduction of these additional, growing marke

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Building Safety Month in Puerto Rico and Resources to Optimize Indoor Environmental Quality

Building Safety Month is celebrated in Puerto Rico and across the rest of the United States during the month of May. 2023 marks the 43rd year of the campaign and It Starts with You is this year's theme. Building Safety Month is supported by the nonprofit International Code Council and numerous partners. - - There are initiatives throughout the month designed to raise awareness about what it takes to create safe and sustainable buildings and homes on a personal, local and global level. T...

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