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

National
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.
Hapi Homes Donates 10 Fully Furnished Homes

Hapi Homes Donates 10 Fully Furnished Homes to the City of Odesa and The...

National
Hapi Homes LLC, a provider of prefabricated tiny homes, is pleased to announce it has donated 10 two-bedroom homes to the Ukrainian Red Cross and the City of Odesa, Ukraine.  The fully
MBA

MBA Calls on VA and Congress to Implement Permanent Partial Claim Program to Assist...

National
MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) reported plans of a phase-out of its Veterans Affairs Servicing
AGC

CONSTRUCTION SECTOR ADDS 13,000 JOBS IN MARCH BUT NEW TARIFFS THREATEN TO DRIVE UP...

National
Industry Adds Jobs at Faster Rate than Overall Economy as Average Hourly Wages Outpace Rise in Private Sector Earnings;

How Modern Windows Boost Energy Savings and Elevate Property Value

National
Old windows often create more problems than they’re worth. Drafts, condensation, and weak insulation are key culprits in driving up energy bills. When hot or cold air seeps out, your heating and cooling systems must work harder, increasing monthly costs.
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AssetVal and Restb.ai to Modernize Broker Price Opinions with AI-Powered Visual Validation

National
AssetVal, a valuation industry leader known for delivering high-quality Broker Price Opinions (BPOs), is partnering with Restb.ai, a trusted innovator in computer vision AI for the mortgage
DOE

Energy Department Advances Efforts to Lower Costs and Increase Consumer Choice

National
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today announced the Department of Energy (DOE) has further postponed the implementation of three of the Biden-Harris administration’s
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Debuts New Website Focused on High-Quality, Streamlined Service to American Public

National
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner today announced the launch of a new, streamlined HUD.gov website that prioritizes the needs of the
Waterfalls near Letnitsa Bulgaria

Ognian Bozarov: A Distinguished Real Estate Investor with Global Influence

National
Ognian Bozarov is a prominent Bulgarian investor who made his mark in real estate across Eastern Europe. Discover his journey from engineering to real estate.
Revive_Renovation Report 2025

Revive Releases Real Estate’s First Report on the “Power of Presale Renovations”

National
Presale renovations are emerging as a crucial strategy for the real estate industry, transforming how properties are presented and sold in today's tech-enabled housing market. Upgrading
Congresswoman Norma J. Torres

Congresswoman Norma Torres Urges HUD to Reverse Cuts that Could Impact Inland Empire

National
Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) called on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to reverse proposed staff cuts that would worsen the ongoing housing crisis
Habitat

Habitat for Humanity helps to unlock opportunities for affordable homeownership in ninth annual Home...

National
Using the collective power of the Habitat affiliate network and corporate partner support, the global housing nonprofit helps
FEMA

Last Day to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA Disaster Loans

National
Monday, March 31 is the last day to apply for FEMA disaster assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, nonprofits and
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla

Padilla, Cleaver Lead 100+ Democrats in Condemning HUD Field Office Cuts, Urging Reinstatement of...

National
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-Mo.-05) led more than 100 Democrats in
NAR

Baby Boomers Regain Top Spot as Largest Share of Home Buyers

National
In a shift that underscores changing dynamics in the housing market, baby boomers now make up the largest generational group of home buyers, according to the National Association of
Dominik Pogorzelski, President MLS

10 More MLSs deploy Restb.ai advanced AI features

National
Restb.ai, the real estate industry’s leader in AI-powered computer vision technology, continues its rapid expansion by serving 10 additional Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) throughout the US.

The Secret to Making Barista-Quality Coffee in Your Kitchen

National
There’s something deeply satisfying about crafting a cafe-style coffee in your own kitchen. The aroma, the crema, and the silky milk combine to create a ritual that’s as rewarding as the drink itself. The good news? You don’t need to be a professional barista—or spend a fortune—to enjoy high-quality coffee at home.
NAHB

Slight Decline in Rates Helps New Home Sales to Edge Higher in February

National
A slight decline in mortgage rates and limited existing inventory helped new home sales to edge higher in February even as housing affordability challenges continue to act as a strong
Margy Grant - FR CEO

Tech Helpline Continues Expansion, Adds 6 New Realtor Organizations

National
Tech Helpline, real estate’s No. 1 tech support service, continues to expand its US footprint, adding six more Realtor organizations with more than 28,000 members, including the Connecticut
Appraisal Institute

Appraisal Institute’s Response to Freddie Mac Research on Hybrid Appraisals

National
The Appraisal Institute strongly urges policymakers, industry stakeholders, and the public to exercise caution when considering recent research findings published on Mar. 13 by Freddie Mac as
FEMA

Federal Support for Wildfire Survivors Tops $2 Billion

National
As of March 25, just over two months since the Los Angeles County wildfires were declared a major disaster by the president, FEMA and its federal partners have made more than $2 billion

New government taskforce to unlock public land for housing

National
Housing is in the headlines again this morning, as the government announces a new task force to unlock thousands of new homes on surplus public land. The new partnership approach will explore new delivery models, establish collaborative agreements between the Ministry of Defence, Homes England, Network Rail and other government bodies

U.S. National


MBA

MBA Calls on VA and Congress to Implement Permanent Partial Claim Program to Assist...

National
MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) reported plans of a phase-out of its Veterans Affairs Servicing
AGC

CONSTRUCTION SECTOR ADDS 13,000 JOBS IN MARCH BUT NEW TARIFFS THREATEN TO DRIVE UP...

National
Industry Adds Jobs at Faster Rate than Overall Economy as Average Hourly Wages Outpace Rise in Private Sector Earnings;

How Modern Windows Boost Energy Savings and Elevate Property Value

National
Old windows often create more problems than they’re worth. Drafts, condensation, and weak insulation are key culprits in driving up energy bills. When hot or cold air seeps out, your heating and cooling systems must work harder, increasing monthly costs.
Tami AssetVal Headshot

AssetVal and Restb.ai to Modernize Broker Price Opinions with AI-Powered Visual Validation

National
AssetVal, a valuation industry leader known for delivering high-quality Broker Price Opinions (BPOs), is partnering with Restb.ai, a trusted innovator in computer vision AI for the mortgage
DOE

Energy Department Advances Efforts to Lower Costs and Increase Consumer Choice

National
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today announced the Department of Energy (DOE) has further postponed the implementation of three of the Biden-Harris administration’s
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Debuts New Website Focused on High-Quality, Streamlined Service to American Public

National
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner today announced the launch of a new, streamlined HUD.gov website that prioritizes the needs of the
Waterfalls near Letnitsa Bulgaria

Ognian Bozarov: A Distinguished Real Estate Investor with Global Influence

National
Ognian Bozarov is a prominent Bulgarian investor who made his mark in real estate across Eastern Europe. Discover his journey from engineering to real estate.
Revive_Renovation Report 2025

Revive Releases Real Estate’s First Report on the “Power of Presale Renovations”

National
Presale renovations are emerging as a crucial strategy for the real estate industry, transforming how properties are presented and sold in today's tech-enabled housing market. Upgrading
Congresswoman Norma J. Torres

Congresswoman Norma Torres Urges HUD to Reverse Cuts that Could Impact Inland Empire

National
Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) called on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to reverse proposed staff cuts that would worsen the ongoing housing crisis
Habitat

Habitat for Humanity helps to unlock opportunities for affordable homeownership in ninth annual Home...

National
Using the collective power of the Habitat affiliate network and corporate partner support, the global housing nonprofit helps
FEMA

Last Day to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA Disaster Loans

National
Monday, March 31 is the last day to apply for FEMA disaster assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, nonprofits and
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla

Padilla, Cleaver Lead 100+ Democrats in Condemning HUD Field Office Cuts, Urging Reinstatement of...

National
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-Mo.-05) led more than 100 Democrats in
NAR

Baby Boomers Regain Top Spot as Largest Share of Home Buyers

National
In a shift that underscores changing dynamics in the housing market, baby boomers now make up the largest generational group of home buyers, according to the National Association of
Dominik Pogorzelski, President MLS

10 More MLSs deploy Restb.ai advanced AI features

National
Restb.ai, the real estate industry’s leader in AI-powered computer vision technology, continues its rapid expansion by serving 10 additional Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) throughout the US.

The Secret to Making Barista-Quality Coffee in Your Kitchen

National
There’s something deeply satisfying about crafting a cafe-style coffee in your own kitchen. The aroma, the crema, and the silky milk combine to create a ritual that’s as rewarding as the drink itself. The good news? You don’t need to be a professional barista—or spend a fortune—to enjoy high-quality coffee at home.
NAHB

Slight Decline in Rates Helps New Home Sales to Edge Higher in February

National
A slight decline in mortgage rates and limited existing inventory helped new home sales to edge higher in February even as housing affordability challenges continue to act as a strong
Margy Grant - FR CEO

Tech Helpline Continues Expansion, Adds 6 New Realtor Organizations

National
Tech Helpline, real estate’s No. 1 tech support service, continues to expand its US footprint, adding six more Realtor organizations with more than 28,000 members, including the Connecticut
Appraisal Institute

Appraisal Institute’s Response to Freddie Mac Research on Hybrid Appraisals

National
The Appraisal Institute strongly urges policymakers, industry stakeholders, and the public to exercise caution when considering recent research findings published on Mar. 13 by Freddie Mac as
FEMA

Federal Support for Wildfire Survivors Tops $2 Billion

National
As of March 25, just over two months since the Los Angeles County wildfires were declared a major disaster by the president, FEMA and its federal partners have made more than $2 billion

New government taskforce to unlock public land for housing

National
Housing is in the headlines again this morning, as the government announces a new task force to unlock thousands of new homes on surplus public land. The new partnership approach will explore new delivery models, establish collaborative agreements between the Ministry of Defence, Homes England, Network Rail and other government bodies

U.S. States


FEMA

President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Disaster Declaration for Texas

Texas
FEMA announced federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Hanna from July 25, 2020, and continuing
FEMA

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Numbers Fire

California
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of Nevada in combating the Numbers Fire burning in Douglas County.
Start An LLC In Texas

How Much Does It Cost To Start An LLC In Texas?

National
In the process of setting up your Texas LLC, you'll be faced with quite a few expenses. Some of these are required by legislation, and others are just recommended. We'll cover the costs of setting up an LLC in Texas and also provide you with the informatio
Registered Agent In Texas

5 Benefits Of Using A Registered Agent In Texas

Texas
The services of a registration agent began as part of due process in the US Constitution. A lawsuit includes the legal right to be notified of claims or other legal matters. Here are some brief things that will help explain what a Registered Agent Service In Texas 

Avoid TV Tip-Over Incidents During Super Bowl LIV with Safety Tips

New York
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is alerting consumers about the dangers of television (TV) tip-over hazards. Millions of New Yorkers will watch the Super Bowl this Sunday either on TVs at home or at parties with friends. DCP is taking this TV-focused occasion to remind consumers of critical TV safety tips.
Starbucks_Fresno

Brand-New Single-Tenant Starbucks Drive-Thru Trades in Fresno, Calif. for $1,345 PSF

California
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property sales, announced today that the firm has completed the sale of a brand-new, single-tenant Starbucks
FEMA

Rosenberg family home for the holidays – and prepared for future hurricanes

Texas
A Houston-area mom is sharing her Hurricane Harvey recovery story this holiday season, along with the importance of always being prepared for flood events.

5 Cities in Florida: Which One Makes for the Best Real Estate Investment Opportunity...

Florida
Fast-growing Florida has been a favorite of real estate investors for many years. With so much interest having been focused on the state, though, investors need to take care to seek the best available opportunities.

WALTER J. MAHONEY STATE OFFICE BUILDING TO BE SOLD

New York
Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced that the Senator Walter J. Mahoney State Office Building located at 65 Court Street in Buffalo will be sold at auction in 2020. A work group formed earlier this year made up of City, County, and State officials working with professional real estate consultants CBRE, determined that in the current competitive and robust Buffalo real estate market
SCR

Charleston South Carolina expected to outpace national real estate market averages through 2025

National
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) recently identified 10 markets expected to outperform over the next three to five years. In alphabetical order, the markets are
Peter Evering

WHAT IS THE EVICTION PROCESS IN CALIFORNIA?

California
Eviction is a dirty word for both tenants and the landlords that believe the time has come to remove one or more parties from an apartment. The process anywhere can lead to a strained relationship at best and a bitter acrimonious fight that ends up in the judicial system.
FEMA

FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Local Home Improvement Stores

Texas
Disaster survivors affected by the severe storms and floods from Tropical Storm Imelda, can visit local home improvement stores in Katy, Houston and Spring from Monday, Dec. 9, to Saturday
ABC National

Florida Tops ABC’s Annual Merit Shop Scorecard State Ranking for Second Year in a...

Florida
Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2019 Merit Shop Scorecard today, an annual ranking based on state policies and programs that encourage workforce development, career and technical education
Top 4 Places to Buy a Second Home

Top 4 Places to Buy a Second Home in the US

National
There are about 7.4 million homes owned as a second home in the United States. For many people, their second home is a vacation home. This gives them a chance to get away and break routine while also having all of the comforts of being in their own home.
Carol Corden cuts the ribbon

Ribbon Cutting Celebrating New Affordable Apartments in the Bronx for Low-Income Families and Domestic...

New York
New Destiny was joined by supporters and colleagues to celebrate the opening of its newly constructed service-enriched affordable housing project - The Jennings - located in the Crotona Park East
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD AWARDS $1.5 MILLION TO PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO ASSIST YOUNG PEOPLE AGING OUT...

National
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today awarded $1.5 million to nearly a dozen housing authorities to assist young people aging out

BLM NAMES VETERAN LAND MANAGER TO LEAD CALIFORNIA STATE OFFICE

California
The Bureau of Land Management today announced that Karen Mouritsen has been named the new California State Director—a key leadership position based in Sacramento. As State Director, Mouritsen will direct a team that manages lands encompassing 15% of the Golden State’s total land mass
USDOJ

California Real Estate Developer Convicted of Making Conduit Contributions in Two U.S. Congressional Campaigns

California
Today, a federal jury found an Oakland-area real estate developer guilty for funneling tens of thousands of dollars through straw donors into two consecutive congressional campaigns

NYS OASAS ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW RECOVERY CENTER IN NEW YORK CITY

New York
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) today announced the opening of the new JLC Recovery and Wellness Center in New York City. JLC is operated by Exponents Inc. and provides free help and support services for people affected by addiction and for their families.

Robust U.S economy not a boost for black homeownership

National
In spite of a robust U.S. economy, a strong employment rate, and steadily increasing 401(k) plan earnings, Black homeownership rates continue to drop. Drawing from the 2019 release of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers

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AGC

SIXTY PERCENT OF FIRMS WORKING ON HIGHWAY UPGRADES EXPERIENCED CARS CRASHING INTO THEIR WORK...

National
Annual Survey by HCSS and Associated General Contractors of America Finds Drivers and Passengers are at Greater Risk of Injury and Death in Work Zone Crashes As Officials Urge Drivers
NAHB

New Home Sales Decline in May

National
Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 7.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 626,000 units in May, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
DOI

$17+ Million in Grants Will Help States, Local Communities Keep Waters Clean, Economies Thriving

National
Water-loving outdoor recreationists and local communities in 27 states will have additional resources to help boaters keep America’s waters clean, thanks to more than $17 million in Clean Vessel Act program grants from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
FEMA

Port Aransas ready for return of summer tourism

Texas
Texas SandFest drew a record 35,000 people April 26-28, encouraging business owners that Port Aransas is on its way to recovery. With nearly all the city’s retailers and restaurants re-opened, residents are beginning to feel like things are getting back to normal.
OJO Labs - Eight Major Awards

OJO Labs: Five Months, Eight Major Awards

National
OJO Labs, a leading-edge technology company on a mission to empower consumer decision-making through its conversational AI assistant, OJO, won the highly coveted 2019 A-List Award among mid-sized companies from the Austin Chamber of Commerce in partnership with SXSW
Property on Airbnb

Should I Rent Out my Property on Airbnb?

National
Listing property on Airbnb has become a popular way to make extra money, meet new people, and provide some freedom, but there are a few key things to think about when you are considering listing your property. It is key to know what you’re getting yourself into.
Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation Launches $5.5 Million Opportunity Zone Community Capacity Building Initiative for Select...

National
The Rockefeller Foundation today announced an initiative to help U.S. cities attract responsible private investment in economically-distressed communities through Opportunity Zones created in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This effort will help ensure new investment delivers sustainable benefits for more than 30 million low-income Americans living in Opportunity Zones
PaulineWeaver

Eden Housing and City of Fremont Celebrate Grand Opening of KTGY-Designed Affordable Senior Housing...

National
Pauline Weaver Senior Apartments is located in the Warms Springs area of Alameda County and features 90 apartment homes for very low and extremely low-income seniors, near I-880 freeway, BART, shopping, services and other amenities.
VA

VA’s Home Loan Guaranty program notifies Veterans of potential loan fee waivers

National
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced May 13 that Veterans who qualify for a VA Home Loan funding fee waiver are now being notified in their home loan eligibility certificate and disability compensation award letter.
Merri Jo Cowen - headshot

A Stellar Idea: My Florida Regional MLS Reimagines the Multiple Listing Service

The nation's third-largest Multiple Listing Service, My Florida Regional MLS, will become Stellar MLS on June 4, 2019, in a move that totally reimagines the MLS. Currently serving 58,000 customers
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS TO CO-HOST HUD INNOVATIVE HOUSING SHOWCASE

National
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today announced the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will co-host the Department's inaugural "Innovative Housing Showcase." The Innovative Housing Showcase will be held on the National Mall June 1-5, 2019

Department of the Interior: Yakima Water Plan Is a “Model” and “Holistic”

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, asked the Department of the Interior about its commitment to the Yakima River Basin during a hearing on the president’s FY 2017 budget request. Deputy Secretary of the Interior Michael Connor agreed with Sen. Cantwell that the Yakima River Basin plan “is a model for the rest of the nation in water management.”

Energy Costs to Cook Thanksgiving Meal Up to 25% Lower in 2015

“Consumers Energy is thankful to be a part of holiday celebrations across the state as warm Thanksgiving memories are being made, and we are committed to providing many more generations of Michigan families with reliable, affordable energy in all seasons,” said Garrick Rochow, Consumers Energy’s vice president and chief customer officer

Agencies Issue Final Rule to Exempt Subset of Higher-Priced Mortgage Loans from Appraisal Requirements

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Six federal financial regulatory agencies today issued a final rule that creates exemptions from certain appraisal requirements for a subset of higher-priced mortgage loans. The exemptions are intended to save borrowers time and money while still ensuring that the loans are financially sound

Department Enters into Consent Order with Equity Loans, LLC and its owners Eduardo Gutierrez...

Atlanta, Georgia - November 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) entered into a Consent Order with Equity Loans, LLC, License Number 23300, located at 1150 Hammond Dr., Building E, Suite 650, Atlanta, Georgia 30328, to resolve allegations pertaining to violations of the Georgia Residential Mortgage Act

Business Real Estate Press Releases

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AssetVal and Restb.ai to Modernize Broker Price Opinions with AI-Powered Visual...

AssetVal, a valuation industry leader known for delivering high-quality Broker Price Opinions (BPOs), is partnering with Restb.ai, a trusted innovator in computer vision AI for the mortgage

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases

MBA

MBA Calls on VA and Congress to Implement Permanent Partial Claim...

MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) reported plans of a phase-out of its Veterans Affairs Servicing