Yearly Archives: 2024
National Association of Realtors® Honors 2024 Good Neighbor Awards Finalists
The National Association of Realtors® today announced the 10 finalists for its 2024 Good Neighbor Awards, which honor NAR members who make extraordinary differences in their
Finding Affordable Rock Suppliers for Landscaping Projects
The cost of rocks to do a landscape project may be high, but obtaining inexpensive rocks can greatly affect one's budget. Rocks have several uses in landscaping; they may act as walks, borders, or specimens in a garden. Nevertheless, it might often be quite difficult to look for cost-friendly rock suppliers.
Congressman Biggs Introduces KAMALA Act to Protect American Taxpayers Against Funding Housing for Illegal...
Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced the Keeping Aid for Municipalities and Localities Accountable Act, or the KAMALA Act. The KAMALA Act will ensure that the federal government is not bankrolling states and localities that provide illegal aliens with housing assistance.
NLIHC Statement on Senate’s Failure to Approve Bipartisan Tax Package
The U.S. Senate failed to approve a bipartisan tax package, with votes falling largely along party lines. While the tax package would have provided resources to build more affordable housing,
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $117 Million in Grants Available to Advance Recycling Infrastructure and Prevent...
Sept. 16, as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced
Tester Secures Nearly $750,000 to Preserve Butte’s Historic District
As part of his continued efforts to ensure communities in Montana have up-to-date infrastructure, U.S. Senator Jon Tester secured $749,862 from the National Park Service in Paul Bruhn Historic
Former Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett Appointed ULI Fellow to Steer Urban Development and...
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) today announced the appointment of Mick Cornett, former mayor of Oklahoma City, as the ULI
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in August
Mortgage credit availability increased in August according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology.
Kamlager-Dove Convenes Government Agencies, Housing Developers, and Faith Communities to Advance Affordable Housing Development...
On Friday, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) hosted a series of roundtables at LA Trade Technical College
HUD Updates Regulations to Lower Housing Costs and Build Safe and Affordable Manufactured Homes
HUD marks 50 years of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, while announcing the most extensive updates
Real Estate Agents: How to modernize your business at the Revive Edge Event on...
Real estate agents and broker-owners across Southern California are invited to attend the Revive Edge Event on Tuesday, October 8, from 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM at The Cove at UCI in Orange
Understanding Biophilic Workplace Design and Its Benefits
Biophilic workplace design is a trend covering more and more office buildings in 2024. The concept is the idea of mixing people and nature while in a working environment. It comes with a
EasyKnock: A Midyear Recap
Anyone who’s watched the news knows the U.S. housing market has been a rollercoaster ride for quite some time. According to Forbes Advisor, “The housing market might finally be entering a transitional phase. Nonetheless, experts say the housing market
6 Key Factors to Evaluate When Renovating Your Home
Renovating your home can be one of the most rewarding experiences as a homeowner. Whether you're modernizing an outdated kitchen, adding more living space, or enhancing the
Restb.ai brings AI and computer vision tech to 17 MLSs, reaching 151,500 new members,...
In its continuous efforts to bring cutting-edge AI and computer vision tools to real estate agents and brokerages throughout North America, Restb.ai, real estate’s leading AI-powered
NAHB Opens Registration for 2025 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) officially opened online registration and housing today for the 2025 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), the largest annual light
Kaptur Announces $4.3 Million in Federal Funding to Boost Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency...
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water
Parks Group Welcomes Western Solar Plan, Calls for Responsible Development to Protect National Parks...
“We see the dramatic impact of climate change on our national parks every day. That’s why we need a transition to renewable energy that makes sure solar development is sited quickly and where it makes the most sense, minimizing harm to national parks and the communities they support."–Matt Kirby, NPCA's Senior Energy and Landscape Conservation Director
FEMA Grants Won’t Affect Other Federal Benefits
Applying for disaster assistance will not affect other federal benefits you may receive. Those who sustained loss from the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and
POAH Acquires 94 Senior Affordable Apartments in Southeast MA and Cape Cod
Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) has acquired two senior affordable housing properties in very desirable Massachusetts communities that are vulnerable to increasing housing costs: Northside Village in Dennis and Westport Village in Westport.
