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GFP Real Estate and Its Tenants Raise More Than $200,000 to Support Ukrainian Refugees

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GFP Real Estate is pleased to announce that its "Support Ukraine in Crisis" campaign raised more than $200,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Ukraine.
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin

Durbin, Duckworth Announce Illinois Priorities Secured In Second “Minibus” Government Funding Bill

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U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy
NAHB

New Home Sales Hold Steady in February

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A small rise in mortgage rates in February led to a flat reading for new home sales. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in February edged 0.3% lower to a 662,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to newly released data by the U.S.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

DESPITE REPUBLICAN ATTACKS, PRESSLEY, WARREN, MARKEY DELIVER FUNDING FOR THE PRYDE LGBTQ+ SENIOR HOUSING...

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After GOP Callously Stripped Funds from Earlier House Appropriations Bill, Pressley Teamed Up with Warren & Markey to
SEIA

America’s Solar and Storage Boom on Display in 2024 State of the Union

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Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), on President Biden’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, the
MBA

Statement of MBA’s Mike Fratantoni on Current Housing Market Conditions and Challenges Before the...

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Mike Fratantoni, MBA's Chief Economist and SVP of Research and Industry Technology, testified today at a hearing titled, "The

The Atlanta REALTORS® Association Celebrates Exceptional Achievements at the 2024 Top Producers Gala

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The Atlanta REALTORS® Association (ARA) hosted its highly anticipated annual Top Producers Awards Gala at the Cobb Galleria Centre on March 16th. REALTORS® from across Atlanta gathered to honor the outstanding achievements of their peers in a night filled with glamour and celebration.

Simplifying Property Management: Strategies for Success

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Managing a property can be daunting, especially for those new to the industry or those managing multiple properties. From maintenance to tenant relations, the responsibilities are vast but essential for maintaining a property's value and ensuring tenant satisfaction.

CONSUMER ALERT: NYS Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Reminds New Yorkers of...

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Secretary Rodriguez said, “Unfortunately, Springtime can be scamming time when it comes to home improvements”. Follow the New York Department of State on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for “Tuesday’s Tips” – Practical Tips to Educate and Empower New York Consumers on a Variety of Topics
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders, Ramirez Reintroduce The Green New Deal for Public Housing Act

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Rep. Delia Ramirez (IL-03) reintroduced the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act in partnership with public housing

$53.9 Million in Flood Protection Awards Highlights Importance of Virginia’s RGGI Reentry

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Flood prevention and protection projects across the state will receive a total of $53.9 million in awards using proceeds from Virginia’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced March 20.
NAR

Existing-Home Sales Vaulted 9.5% in February, Largest Monthly Increase in a Year

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Existing-home sales climbed in February, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Among the four major U.S. regions, sales jumped in the West, South and Midwest, and were
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

One Year In: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Annual Mortgage Insurance Premium...

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35 percent mortgage insurance premium reduction implemented in March 2023 saved almost 700,000 FHA borrowers an average

EFC Announces Draft Eligibility Guidelines to Launch New Green Resiliency Grant Program

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The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) today announced proposed eligibility guidelines to launch a new Green Resiliency Grant (GRG) program. This action delivers on elements of Governor Kathy Hochul’s clean water and resiliency plan to protect New Yorkers from extreme weather.
FEMA

FEMA and SBA Assistance Tops $105.3 Million for Michigan Storm Survivors

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A little over one month since President Joe Biden declared a major disaster for the state of Michigan following the Aug. 24-26, 2023, severe storms, tornadoes and flooding, more than $105.3
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall

Senator Marshalls Slams United Nations Climate Change Goals That Will Harm U.S. Agriculture

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U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. released the following statement on the United Nations Net-Zero Banking Alliance’s (NZBA) decision to dramatically expand their Green New Deal
NAHB

Builder Sentiment Rises Above Breakeven Point

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A lack of existing inventory that continues to drive buyers to new home construction, coupled with strong demand and mortgage rates below last fall’s cycle peak helped push builder sentiment above a key marker in March.

NEWLY OPENED MONARCH APARTMENT HOMES ARE REDEFINING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY LIVING IN...

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The 60-unit Monarch Apartment Homes complex, which recently opened in Palm Springs, California, has redefined the standard for quality, affordable housing in our communities.  Designed under the visionary leadership of Maria Song, AIA, LEED & AP, principal of Interactive Design Corporation (IDC)

Big 4 US Banks Abandon Standards to Protect Environment and Communities

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Four of the biggest banks in the world have left the Equator Principles, which set minimum standards on risks to the environment and local communities in countries where they finance oil, gas, coal, infrastructure and mining projects.

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Support Ukrainian Refugees

GFP Real Estate and Its Tenants Raise More Than $200,000 to...

GFP Real Estate is pleased to announce that its "Support Ukraine in Crisis" campaign raised more than $200,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Ukraine.

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