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Builder Sentiment Inches Higher but Ends the Year in Negative Territory
Builder confidence inched higher to end the year but still remains well into negative territory as builders continue to grapple with rising construction costs, tariff and economic uncertainty, and
IBHS findings on LA County’s Palisades and Eaton Fires reinforce systems-based mitigation dramatically improves...
Findings combined with laboratory testing show home hardening and noncombustible Zone Zero are critical to reducing damage in suburban conflagrations. The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) released findings today from its post-event investigation of the 2025 Los Angeles County Fires, illustrating the necessity of a systems-based approach to wildfire resilience.
Mitchell Kennedy’s Insights on Sustainable Design In Affordable Housing Communities
Sustainable design in affordable housing has emerged as a practical and necessary approach in addressing environmental concerns. By integrating energy-efficient systems, smart resource
Jayapal Helps Secure $4.4 Million for Recycling Program for the City of Shoreline
U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) is announcing $4,448,848 in grant funding for the City of Shoreline’s establishment of the Shoreline Reuse Center, through the
Energy Department Announces $11 Million in Awards to Develop HALEU Transportation Packages
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $11 million in awards to five U.S. companies to develop and license
HUD Launches Fair Housing Investigation into Boston’s Race-Based Housing Plan
The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) notified the City of Boston that it has initiated an investigation into the City’s
Stephen Straz’s Tips for Custom Residential Construction
As Stephen Straz highlights, building a custom home offers unparalleled freedom in design, layout, and function. Unlike traditional houses that follow a set blueprint, custom homes allow
Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $6.5 Million for Economic Development Projects Across Maine
U.S. Senators Susan Collins—Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee—and Angus King announced that 10 Maine
NAHREP at AVANCE Global Conference Speaker Lineup and Innovative Sessions Update
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® (NAHREP®) will convene the nation’s top Latino real estate professionals, entrepreneurs, and cultural influencers September 18–21, 2025, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. Sponsored by Wells Fargo, this landmark event celebrates NAHREP’s 25th anniversary and introduces an array of inspiring speakers, transformative sessions, and innovative programming.
First-of-Its-Kind Playbook Aims to Protect Commercial Real Estate from Escalating Climate Risk
Challenging the long-held belief that sustainability must come at a premium, a coalition convened by The Resiliency Company
Essential Planning Strategies for Successful Self-Storage Development Projects
The self-storage business is growing quickly because of our changing population, cities getting bigger, and the way people use things. Site planning is the difference between a successful
Pressley Urges Investments in Affordability, Accessibility, Sustainability of Public Transportation, Including Fare-Free Transit
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Co-Chair of the Future of Transportation Caucus, led 14 colleagues in sending a letter to
New York Department of State Announces Opening of $8 Million Local Government Efficiency Program
Competitive Grant Opportunity Incentivizes Municipalities Aiming to Reduce Costs and Lower Tax Burden Efficiency Grant Will Help Enhance Productivity for Local Governments Facing Capacity Constraints. Municipalities Across the State Can Now Apply for Funding Through this Program
New Dems Urge the President to Immediately Address the Housing Crisis
52 New Dems led by Housing, Infrastructure, & Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres (CA-35) and Housing Task Force Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13) penned a letter to President Trump urging the Administration to take immediate steps to help make housing more affordable and accessible for more Americans.
Unleashing Water Resources in California’s Central Valley
The Bureau of Reclamation signed a Record of Decision modifying the long-term operations of California’s Central Valley Project. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following
FEMA Assistance May Be Available to Help with Rent
Missouri residents in Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Cooper, Dunklin, Howell, Iron, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Ozark, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, Vernon,
Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Urban Canals
Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the Urban Canal Modernization Act alongside Reps. Mike Simpson (R-ID), Adam Gray (D-CA), and Russ Fulcher (R-ID) to help the Bureau of
Habitat for Humanity’s corporate partners to support building more prosperous and vibrant communities during...
Throughout the 2025 holiday season, several of Habitat for Humanity’s corporate partners will come together to support the
AS LOCAL ROCHESTER & WNY ORGANIZATIONS FEAR TRUMP CUTS WILL LEAD TO HOMELESSNESS SURGE,...
Congress Has Authorized Millions In Community-Based Grants Through Federal “Continuum Of Care” Program That Currently
Rep. Cavitt introduces flexibility plan for local parks and recreation boards
State Rep. Cam Cavitt today announced a new legislative plan to add additional layers of flexibility for governance rules that apply to local parks and recreation boards. The legislation would allow counties with populations under 100,000 to reduce the size of their parks and recreation boards from 10 members to 7, saving potentially thousands of dollars in overhead costs each year.
