Yearly Archives: 2023
Your New Home Checklist: 7 Essential Tips
After months of visiting open houses, dealing with real estate agents, and running after home inspection officers, you’re finally a proud owner of a beautiful house! The keys are now in your hands, and the door to a new chapter in your life has opened
How renovating your kitchen will increase your home’s value
Whether you wish to sell the house or upgrade your living conditions, renovating it can be strenuous. Along with hiring professionals and investing time, you must allocate considerable
BONAMICI, SMITH, BEATTY INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND SERVICE COORDINATOR WORKFORCE AND STRENGTHEN FEDERALLY ASSISTED...
Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.), Adam Smith (D-Wash.), and Representatives Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) today issued
USDA Launches Pilot Programs to Increase Affordable Homeownership Opportunities for People on Tribal Lands
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Acting Under Secretary Roger Glendenning today announced that USDA
Almost 60% of Metro Areas Posted Home Price Gains in the Second Quarter of...
Almost 60% of metro markets (128 out of 221) registered home price gains in the second quarter of 2023 as 30-year fixed mortgage rates oscillated between 6.28% and 6.71%, according
Luxury villa rentals for birthday celebrations
Traditional venues are unable to rival the combination of exclusivity, luxury, and personalized experiences provided by renting a luxury villa for a birthday party. Renting a luxury villa is a wonderful way to spend time with loved ones and make lasting memories together.
Reps. Adriano Espaillat, Jamaal Bowman, and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Lead Letter Pushing for Expanded...
Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), in collaboration with Representative Jamaal Bowman, Ed.D. (NY-16) and Senator
MASSIVE NEW DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DAVIS-BACON RULE MISSES THE MARK TO MODERNIZE REGULATIONS
Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Which Covers Labor Standards That Apply to Federal
Statement from NAHB Chairman Alicia Huey on Final Davis-Bacon Rule
Alicia Huey, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder and developer from Birmingham, Ala., today issued the following statement after the
NORTON INTRODUCES BILL TO REMOVE AUTHORITY OF U.S. COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS OVER LOCAL...
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill today to remove the authority of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts
Space heating consumed the most energy of any end use in homes, according to...
Space heating continued to be the top energy-consuming end use in U.S. homes in 2020 according to the Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS). Heating homes accounted for 42%
Mortgage Credit Availability Decreased in July
Mortgage credit availability decreased in July according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology. The MCAI fell by 0.3 percent to 96.3
Restb.ai Partners with Bradford Technologies to Accelerate Appraisal Modernization
Restb.ai, a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision solutions for the real estate industry, today announced a strategic partnership with Bradford Technologies, a pioneer in
9 Upgrades to Make to Your Bathroom
There are so many reasons to upgrade your bathroom, from increasing comfort and functionality to personalizing a space you use every day. But bathroom remodeling can seem daunting, especially if your budget is limited. Fortunately, there are many
9 Pro Tips on Staging Your House for Selling
Staging your house is the art of presenting it in the best possible light to attract potential buyers and make a lasting impression. Staging can lead to quicker sales and potentially higher offers when done right. To help you succeed, we’ve compiled the 9 best
Horsford Announces Agreement to Support More Affordable Housing in Southern Nevada
Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today announced a new agreement between the U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development and the Interior that will make it easier and more
7 ways NeighborWorks America serves communities now
NeighborWorks America serves individuals and families by using comprehensive approaches to affordable housing and community development.
HUD SECRETARY FUDGE REITERATES COMMITMENT TO END APPRAISAL BIAS AND CREATE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN...
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) agreed yesterday to work with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address appraisal bias and discrimination through education, outreach, and other activities.
REP. PANETTA REINTRODUCES HIS BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO BETTER PROTECT AND ASSIST FAMILY FARMS
United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), along with Rep. Mike Kelly (PA-16), reintroduced the bipartisan Preserving
Computer Vision Leader Restb.ai Launches New Valuation Product Suite to Boost Appraisal Modernization
Leading computer vision and AI solutions provider Restb.ai will unveil its innovative Valuation Product Suite at the 20th Annual
