Yearly Archives: 2025
Last Day to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA Disaster Loans
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
Padilla, Cleaver Lead 100+ Democrats in Condemning HUD Field Office Cuts, Urging Reinstatement of...
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-Mo.-05) led more than 100 Democrats in
Baby Boomers Regain Top Spot as Largest Share of Home Buyers
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
10 More MLSs deploy Restb.ai advanced AI features
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
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.
Slight Decline in Rates Helps New Home Sales to Edge Higher in February
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
Tech Helpline Continues Expansion, Adds 6 New Realtor Organizations
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’s Response to Freddie Mac Research on Hybrid Appraisals
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
Federal Support for Wildfire Survivors Tops $2 Billion
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
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
NHC strengthens its expertise with four new board members
The National Housing Conference (NHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Governors, alongside the reappointment of four distinguished returning
MBA Releases 2024 Rankings of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Firms’ Origination Volumes
According to a set of commercial/multifamily real estate finance league tables prepared by the Mortgage Bankers Association
Strategic Fixture Selection for Contemporary Elegance
In the realm of interior design, fixtures often serve as the punctuation marks in the visual language of a space. These elements—from lighting to hardware, faucets to fans—may not command the square footage of furniture or the immediate visual impact of wall treatments, but they hold extraordinary power to elevate or undermine a room's aesthetic coherence.
Heinrich Demands USDA Secretary Reverse the Trump-Musk Terminations of Forest Service Workers Responsible for...
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz demanding that USDA reverse its terminations of Forest Service workers responsible for protecting our communities from wildfires.
U.S. Department of Energy Unveils Updated Hydrogen Program Plan
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced its updated Hydrogen Program Plan, a foundational resource for advancing research, development, demonstration, and
CONSTRUCTION JOBS INCREASE IN 189 METRO AREAS BETWEEN JANUARY 2024 AND JANUARY 2025, AS...
Boise City, Idaho and Kokomo, Ind. Have Highest Number and Percentage of Job Gains over 12 Months, While Los Angeles-Long
FHFA House Price Index Up 0.2 Percent in January; Up 4.8 Percent from Last...
U.S. house prices rose 0.2 percent in January, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices rose 4.8 percent from
HUD Secretary Scott Turner, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Establish Partnership to End Illegal Alien...
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and U.S. Department of Homeland
Hive MLS earns 5 top titles as 2025 CXI “BEST MLS”
Hive MLS, one of the nation’s fastest-growing Multiple Listing Services (MLS), has been recognized as a BEST MLS in five key categories by WAV Group's Customer Experience Index (CXI)
Murphy, Blumenthal, Lamont Announce Start Of Hartford Dutch Point Viaduct Rehabilitation Project On I-9
U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Monday joined Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto in announcing that the Connecticut Department of Transportation has begun construction on the Dutch Point Viaduct rehabilitation project on Interstate 91 southbound in Hartford.
