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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
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.
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
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.
Habitat for Humanity International announces new partnership to invest $82.5 million in affordable housing
Habitat for Humanity International’s community development financial institution, Habitat Capital, announced today a new
NAIC Releases 2024 Market Share Data
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) released data on life/fraternal and property/casualty insurers. The reports provide market share information and identify leading insurance writers in several key lines of business. The reports reflect data filed by insurers as of March 3 and will be refreshed daily through March 7 and then each Monday throughout March.
Housing Starts Up in February as Builders Still Contend with Rising Costs
Limited existing inventory helped single-family starts to post a solid gain in February, but builders are still grappling with elevated construction costs stemming from tariff issues and
Padilla, Schiff Push VA to Bolster Emergency Services for Veterans Affected by LA Fires
U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) urged Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins to provide emergency health care and housing for veterans affected
DHCD Selects 69 Projects to Preserve 7,700 Affordable Housing Units
The DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) selected 69 projects through its 2024 Consolidated Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide bridge, gap, and support
Senator Reverend Warnock Unveils Legislative Package to Address Housing Affordability and Availability Crisis
The transformative housing package addresses rising rental costs and downpayment fees, private equity’s domination of Atlanta’s housing market, and the overall lack of available housing units. This week, Senator Reverend Warnock introduced the Downpayment Toward Equity Act, the Rent Relief Act, and the Stop Predatory Investing Act
New Housing Attainability Tool from Urban Land Institute & RCLCO Shows U.S. Households Face...
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) and research partner RCLCO, released the ULI Terwilliger Center for Housing’s 2025 Home
Preservation Teams Show How to Salvage Family Treasures
As Kentucky households recover from the February severe weather and floods, FEMA’s preservation teams will be in Disaster Recovery Centers throughout the commonwealth to demonstrate
NLIHC Releases The Gap 2025: A Shortage of Affordable Homes
The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) released today its annual report, The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes. The Gap report details the severe shortage of affordable
Tips and Resources for Updating an Older House
Updating an older house can be a uniquely rewarding project, breathing new life into its walls while preserving a piece of history. Yet, it's no small feat—old houses often come with their own set of challenges, including outdated systems, potential structural issues, and design quirks. Tackling these projects requires careful planning, an understanding of building regulations, and a balance of modern convenience with historical integrity.
PRICES FOR NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND SERVICES CLIMB 0.5 PERCENT IN FEBRUARY, WITH TARIFF...
Officials with the Associated General Contractors of America note that Rising Construction Costs will Make it Harder for Firms to
