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Biden-Harris Administration takes major steps to accelerate clean energy geothermal development on public lands
The Department of the Interior today announced significant strides in expanding geothermal energy on public lands, an abundant clean energy resource with tremendous potential to help the country meet the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035.
Paul Yorkis Reappointed to HUD’s Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that Paul Yorkis has been reappointed to the Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee (HCFAC) for an additional
Fed Rate Cuts Poised to Reshape Housing Market, Potentially Easing Inflation, NHC President and...
The National Housing Conference’s (NHC) President and CEO David M. Dworkin released the following statement in response to
New Plans in the Works for Cleaner Streams in Lancaster and Centre Counties
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), local residents, and other conservation organizations will be working together to create watershed management plans that will improve water quality in Lancaster and Centre counties.
EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan Joins Bipartisan North Carolina Leaders to Support Hurricane Helene...
October 10, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan joined North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper,
Deluzio Announces Nearly $600,000 to Provide Transitional Housing for Domestic Violence Victims and Survivors...
Congressman Chris Deluzio announced that a $594,500 federal grant has been awarded to the Women’s Center of Beaver County to support their efforts to provide safe, transitional housing for people experiencing domestic violence.
SBA Awards $9M in Grants to 49 Organizations Across America to Help Underserved Communities...
Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s
Remodeling Market Sentiment Dips in Third Quarter
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the third quarter, posting a reading of 63, down two points compared
Understanding Your FEMA Determination Letter for Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
If you applied for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Helene, you will receive a determination letter from FEMA in the mail or by email. The letter will explain your application status and how to
Rep. Courtney Celebrates $3.1 Million Federal Grant to Protect Children from Lead Paint
Rep. Joe Courtney celebrated a $3.1 million federal grant he helped secure for the City of Norwich to remove lead paint from low-income homes with children. The announcement comes after
FHFA Expands Housing Market Data Resources with New Manufactured House Price Index
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published today new national datasets on price trends for manufactured homes. FHFA’s release of the House Price Index (HPI) and median prices for
Learn Affordable Housing Industry Best Practices at the NAHMA October Meeting
The sessions are coming together, and all the behind-the-scenes preparations are underway for the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) Biannual Top Issues in Affordable Housing fall conference.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $279 Million in New Housing Investments
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced nearly $279 million in awards to properties across 23 states and territories under its Green and Resilient
FHFA Proposes Rule to Expand Access to Liquidity for the Federal Home Loan Banks
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) Unsecured Credit Limits. The proposed rule would improve the
Norton, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Make Union Station Eligible for Funding Under Federal...
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) today introduced a bill to make the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC), a nonprofit
MBA Promotes Wendy Penn to Vice President for Affordable Housing Initiatives
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today announced that Wendy Penn has been promoted to Vice President for Affordable Housing Initiatives. In her elevated role, Penn will lead MBA’s
Newark Businessman Admits Bribing Former Newark Deputy Mayor and Director of Newark Department of...
A Newark business owner today admitted bribing a former city official in exchange for that official’s assistance in acquiring and
EPA Honors Home Builders and Raters for Providing Healthier Indoor Air
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognizes nine home builders and three home raters with the 2024 Indoor AirPlus Leader Awards. These annual awards celebrate market-leading
Congressman Cleaver Presents Check to Urban Neighborhood Initiative for $4 Million in Community Project...
U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) joined Urban Neighborhood Initiative (UNI) leadership and community leaders
Thousands of volunteers gather in the Twin Cities to build 30 homes for Habitat...
The nation will join former President Jimmy Carter in celebrating his 100th birthday, and today a record number of volunteers are honoring him in the best way they know how — by getting to
