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FinCEN Requests Comments on Proposed Form for Compliance with Residential Real Estate Rule

National
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning the form that select real estate professionals will use to report information about certain residential real estate transfers under the Residential Real Estate Rule.
FEMA

FEMA Aid Tops $2.9 Million for Response Costs and Infrastructure Repairs Following 2024 South...

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In just over three months since President Biden’s major disaster declaration for South Dakota, FEMA has approved more than $2.9
Congressman Joe Courtney

Bipartisan House, Senate Lawmakers Push for Improvements to Military Housing

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oe Courtney (D-CT) and Del. James Moylan (R-Guam), alongside Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), are pushing for new legislation to improve the health and safety of

THE NYS OFFICE OF FAITH AND NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ANNOUNCES $2.3M IN FUNDING AVAILABLE...

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The New York State Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services today announced that approximately $2.3 million in grant funding is now available for faith-based and not-for-profit organizations to improve public access to essential technologies.
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Awards $73 Million to Support Grantees with Vital Technical Assistance

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Funding will provide technical assistance and capacity-building for HUD grantees, local governments, and community organizations nationwide. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

Public Comment Period is Open on Revised Project Scoring Criteria for the Clean Water...

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Project Scoring Criteria Determines How Municipal Sewer and Wastewater Projects Are Scored and Ranked to Access State and Federal Funding. Incentivizes Projects that Bolster Resiliency, Mitigate the Impacts of Climate Change, Strengthen Cybersecurity for Public Wastewater Utilities, and Take Septic Tanks Out of Service
EPA

City of Salem Wastewater Treatment Plant to pay $25,000 fine for Permit Violations

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he United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has entered into a Consent Agreement and Final Order with the City of Salem, West Virginia for Clean Water Act (CWA) violations at its wastewater treatment plant.
SBA

Deadline Approaching in California for SBA Disaster Loans for Property Damage Due to the...

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“As communities across the Southeast continue to recover and rebuild after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the SBA remains

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS OPEN FOR NEW BOND ACT-FUNDED GRANT PROGRAM TO MITIGATE FLOODING...

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New Resilient Watersheds Grant Program Will Bring State-of-the-Art Resiliency Plans into Action. Builds on the Success of the Resilient NY Program that Delivers Innovative Solutions for Flood Abatement
Senator Dan Sullivan

Delegation Applauds $104 Million for Alaska Port and Maritime Infrastructure Projects

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U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska), announced today that six coastal communities in Alaska will receive more
FEMA

FEMA Extends Deadline for Local Governments and Nonprofits in Georgia to Request Public Assistance...

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At the request of the state of Georgia, FEMA extended the time that local governments, houses of worship and other private
FHFA

FHFA Announces FHLBank Partnerships with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to Expand Housing Access...

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The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced two partnerships involving Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Federal
U.S. Department of the Treasury

Treasury Issues Final Rule Expanding CFIUS Coverage of Real Estate Transactions Around More Than...

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), as Chair of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), in
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Under Biden-Harris Administration, Veteran Homelessness Drops to Lowest on Record

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The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that veteran
EPA

EPA Emergency Order Compels Havasu Water Company to Act to Protect Public Health, Ensure...

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an Emergency Administrative Order under the authority of the Safe
EPA

EPA Updates Ventilation Guidance to Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Viruses at Home, School,...

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released updated guidance on indoor air quality strategies for preventing the spread

How Governor Tim Walz’s State Public Pension Fund Colludes with the Climate Cartel to...

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The House Judiciary Committee released an interim report titled, "How Governor Tim Walz’s State Public Pension Fund Colludes with the Climate Cartel to Raise Energy Costs for American Consumers."

Foushee, Ross Call for Greater Accountability in Housing Amid Concerns Over Wall Street Influence

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Congresswomen Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Deborah Ross (NC-02) sent a letter urging the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to examine the impact of institutional investment on the housing sector, and whether investors are taking advantage of federal affordable housing programs at the expense of homeowners and renters.
Congressman Steve Cohen

Congressman Cohen Announces $8.6 Million Grant to Vanderbilt University Intermodal Mobility Consortium

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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, today

NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF ‘SAFE OPTIONS SUPPORT’ PROGRAM TO THE SOUTHERN TIER

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The New York State Office of Mental Health today announced the successful launch of a new Safe Options Support or ‘SOS’ team to help bring stability to individuals who are experiencing chronic homelessness in two rural counties in the Southern Tier.

Business Real Estate Press Releases

Rayse Owns ‘Agent Value’ – A Bold New Approach to PropTech...

Rayse is redefining the real estate technology landscape, establishing itself as the undisputed leader in Agent Value. Unlike traditional PropTech, which has focused on automation and disintermediation, Rayse takes a completely different approach.

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases

Why Visiting a Kitchen Showroom is Essential for Your New Kitchen

When planning a new kitchen, there is no substitute for experiencing designs, finishes, and different layout options in person. While online research provides a good starting point, a visit to a kitchen showroom allows you to immerse yourself in the possibilities, understand the quality of materials, and speak directly with experts who can help refine your vision.