Yearly Archives: 2024
NAR Recognizes 2024 Good Neighbor Award Winners’ Unwavering Community Commitment
The National Association of Realtors® proudly unveiled the five winners of the 2024 Good Neighbor Awards. Celebrating its 25th year, these distinguished awards spotlight Realtors® who are not
Learn Affordable Housing Industry Best Practices at the NAHMA October Meeting
The sessions are coming together, and all the behind-the-scenes preparations are underway for the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) Biannual Top Issues in Affordable Housing fall conference.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $279 Million in New Housing Investments
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced nearly $279 million in awards to properties across 23 states and territories under its Green and Resilient
“The Benefits of Donating Land to Charity: Making an Impact with Your Property”
Donating land to charity is a powerful way to make a lasting influence on groups and reasons that matter. By choosing to donate real estate, you are not only causing a valuable advantage, but you are also supporting creativity that can change lives for the better.
FHFA Proposes Rule to Expand Access to Liquidity for the Federal Home Loan Banks
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) Unsecured Credit Limits. The proposed rule would improve the
Norton, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Make Union Station Eligible for Funding Under Federal...
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) today introduced a bill to make the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC), a nonprofit
MBA Promotes Wendy Penn to Vice President for Affordable Housing Initiatives
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today announced that Wendy Penn has been promoted to Vice President for Affordable Housing Initiatives. In her elevated role, Penn will lead MBA’s
Beyond Boundary Lines: 9 Reasons to Have Your Property Surveyed
As a homeowner or future homeowner, you have the option to get your current or future property surveyed. A survey helps define where one’s property starts and ends. However, why exactly should you have your property surveyed, you might ask? Here are the top reasons
FHA Loans for Refinancing: Is It a Good Option?
FHA loans are known for helping first-time homebuyers achieve homeownership with lower down payments and more flexible credit requirements. However, they are not just for buying a home — they can also be used to refinance an existing mortgage.
Newark Businessman Admits Bribing Former Newark Deputy Mayor and Director of Newark Department of...
A Newark business owner today admitted bribing a former city official in exchange for that official’s assistance in acquiring and
EPA Honors Home Builders and Raters for Providing Healthier Indoor Air
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognizes nine home builders and three home raters with the 2024 Indoor AirPlus Leader Awards. These annual awards celebrate market-leading
Congressman Cleaver Presents Check to Urban Neighborhood Initiative for $4 Million in Community Project...
U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) joined Urban Neighborhood Initiative (UNI) leadership and community leaders
Thousands of volunteers gather in the Twin Cities to build 30 homes for Habitat...
The nation will join former President Jimmy Carter in celebrating his 100th birthday, and today a record number of volunteers are honoring him in the best way they know how — by getting to
Market-Driven Solutions Will Bolster Nation’s Resilience, Keep Homes Affordable
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) oversized emphasis on adopting the latest building codes to
Revive Edge Event to help Southern California real estate agents “Shift & Dominate” begins...
Real estate agents and broker-owners across Southern California are coming to transform their business at the Revive Edge Event on Tuesday, October 8, from 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM at The Cove at
Remarks by Aviva Aron-Dine, Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy, on...
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On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), with the goal of...
Bonamici, Wyden, Merkley Announce $4.5 Million Federal Investment to Increase Housing Climate Resiliency
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley with U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici today announced a federal
Pending Home Sales Edged Up 0.6% in August
Pending home sales in August rose 0.6%, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Midwest, South and West posted monthly gains in transactions, while the Northeast recorded a loss. Year-over-year, the West registered growth, but
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES $245,709 TO HELP SHELTER SOUTHWEST GEORGIA’S HOMELESS YOUTH AND SET THEM...
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., (GA-02) a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, is delighted to announce that Open Arms Inc., a nonprofit organization in Albany, GA, has been awarded a federal grant of $245,709 through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help provide emergency housing and emotional support to youth that do not have a place to live due to homelessness, domestic violence, family conflict, human trafficking, or other circumstances.
16 Emerging Real Estate Developers from Atlanta Region Selected for Capital Impact Partners’ Equitable...
Capital Impact Partners has selected 16 real estate developers from the city of Atlanta and its surrounding counties for the
