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Cambridge Ends Exclusionary Zoning
On Monday, February 10, the Cambridge City Council voted 8 – 1 in favor of a zoning petition allowing new multi-family housing, up to four stories, to be built city-wide, by right. This change undoes decades of exclusionary zoning, in which the zoning code was weaponized to enforce segregation by limiting where apartments could be built.
Nearly 90% of Metro Areas Registered Home Price Gains in Fourth Quarter of 2024
Almost 90% of metro markets (201 out of 226, or 89%) experienced home price increases in the fourth quarter of 2024, as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate ranged from 6.12% to 6.85%,
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Travels to Western North Carolina to Visit Communities Rebuilding in...
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin traveled to Western North Carolina, to meet with local,
New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) Receives $150,000 Grant from The Cigna Group Foundation...
NJCDC has been awarded a grant of $150,000 from The Cigna Group Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI), to help address the youth mental health crisis. The primary objectives of this program include delivering evidence-based services through classroom workshops tailored for elementary schools (grades K-5) across Passaic County, New Jersey.
NAHMA Seeks Developers and Managers of Exceptional New Affordable Housing
Take a look at the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA)’s 2025 Affordable Housing Vanguard Awards application before beginning the spring cleaning routine on your
U.S. Green Building Council Announces Top 10 U.S. States for Green Building in 2024
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the leading authority on green building and the global developer of the LEED green building program, released its annual list of the Top 10 States for
New Interactive Map Showcases NYC’s Growing Community Land Trust Movement
On Wednesday, New Economy Project released the NYC Community Land Trust (CLT) Map, an interactive tool highlighting New York City’s growing community land trust (CLT) movement. The digital map features detailed profiles of 19 CLTs
FHFA House Price Index Up 0.3 Percent in November; Up 4.2 Percent from Previous...
U.S. house prices rose 0.3 percent in November, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (HPI®). House prices rose 4.2
HUD Updates Options to Help Homeowners Keep Their Homes
Revised Federal Housing Administration loss mitigation waterfall includes updates to tools for mortgage servicers helping borrowers who fall behind on their mortgage payments.
CONSTRUCTION SPENDING EDGES UP DECEMBER DESPITE DECLINES IN MULTIFAMILY AND INFRASTRUCTURE AS THREAT OF...
Total Spending Up from November at $2.19 Trillion Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate amid Strong Demand for Single Family
DOE Announces New Tools Making it Easier for Home Contractors to Install Energy Saving...
In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released new resources to help American households and home
Limited Existing Inventory Provides a Boost for New Home Sales
A limited amount of existing inventory along with solid demand helped new home sales end the year on an up note, even as buyers continue to grapple with housing affordability challenges.
U.S. Department of Energy Reverses Biden LNG Pause, Restores Trump Energy Dominance Agenda
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $32 million for six selected pilot projects that will support new load growth
National Housing Conference issues statement on the nomination of Bill Pulte for FHFA Director
David M. Dworkin, President and CEO of the National Housing Conference, issued the following statement in response to
FEMA Set to Open Altadena Disaster Recovery Center
FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Altadena to assist Californians who experienced damage to their primary home, personal property loss or have disaster-caused emergency
Brian Heck’s Key Factors for Choosing a Home in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, Montana, has captured the attention of those seeking a balance between outdoor adventure, energy, and a high quality of life. Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, this growing city
Notice of Vote Kicks Off New Engagement Period at Hylan Houses Ahead of Tie-Breaking...
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) today announced that a new Notice of Vote has been mailed to Hylan Houses residents, kicking off a new 30-day public engagement period after a full recount of votes confirmed a tie between residents’ top two selections of the Public Housing Preservation Trust and the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program.
Rep. Calvert Reintroduces Bill to Improve Mental Health and Drug Abuse Treatment for Homeless...
Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) reintroduced the Treatment and Homelessness Housing Integration Act, H.R. 577, to help
Biden-Harris Administration Awards nearly $3.6 Billion in Homelessness Assistance Funding to Communities Nationwide
Grant awards represent the largest amount of annual federal funding provided through HUD’s Continuum of Care program in
EIA publishes its first energy-sector forecasts through 2026
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) published its first forecasts for energy production, consumption, and prices through 2026 in its January
