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NJCDC to Demolish Structure at 54 Front Street to Make Way for New Gymnasium...
The New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) is excited to announce the demolition of the unutilized structure at 54 Front Street, clearing the way for the construction of a new indoor gymnasium and additional facilities for the Great Falls Youth Center (GFYC). Opened in March 2018, the GFYC has become a vital resource for the community, serving over 100 students daily.
National Association of Realtors® Unveils 10 Top Housing Hot Spots for 2025
The National Association of Realtors® today announced 10 top hot spots for the 2025 housing market based on economic, demographic and housing factors predicted to significantly impact
HUD Invests More Than $2 Million to Modernize Rental Homes for Families in Ohio...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the recent closing of three Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) transactions to help finance energy efficiency
Greenville-Anderson Named as top housing hot spot for 2025 by National Association of Realtors®
Greenville-Anderson South Carolina has been named one of 10 top hot spots for the 2025 housing market by the National Association of Realtors ® (NAR). This recognition is based on economic, demographic and housing factors predicted to significantly impact local markets as detailed in NAR's newest report, Housing Hot Spots for 2025: Top Markets Amid Stabilizing
Biden-Harris Administration announces nearly $335M in grants to support private forestland management and conservation...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced awards of nearly $335 million to strengthen financial incentives for private
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $735M in Selections for Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles as Part of...
70 applicants tentatively selected to receive funding for over 2,400 zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, along with
FEMA Issues $292 Million in N.C. Public Assistance Grants
FEMA has obligated more than $292 million for 47 grants to support the Tropical Storm Helene recovery in North Carolina. FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides reimbursement to
Increased Construction in Low Density Areas is the New Status Quo
More residential construction is occurring in low density suburbs and outlying areas because of several factors that affect housing affordability, including the continued lack of buildable lots, higher
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES NEW REGISTRY FOR CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS ENGAGED...
he New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) today announced a new law for contractors and subcontractors. Effective December 30, 2024, those who submit bids or perform construction work on public projects or certain private projects will be required to register with NYSDOL.
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES BY 10,000 JOBS IN NOVEMBER WITH MODERATE GAINS IN BOTH RESIDENTIAL...
Contractors Continue to Hire Workers as Association Urges Incoming Trump Administration to Accelerate Federal Reviews so
McHenry, Waters Lead Bipartisan Efforts Highlighting the Impact of AI on the Financial Services...
Ahead of a hearing to examine how technology is shaping the future of finance, the Chairman of the House Financial Services
Habitat for Humanity helped more than 3 million people build or improve a place...
An improved place to call home can lead to better health outcomes and peace of mind for a family. Every culture faces unique barriers to affordable home repair, and in Peru just the
RI Delegation Announces $31.9 Million to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Construction Projects
U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced a new $31,933,577 Low-Carbon Transportation Materials grant for the Rhode Island
HUD Announces 2025 Loan Limits
New Federal Housing Administration loan limits for Single Family Title II forward and Home Equity Conversion Mortgages go up for calendar year 2025. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Federal Housing Administration (FHA)
EPA Announces Over $1 Million in Grants to Help Businesses in Nevada Prevent Pollution
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the University of Nevada, Reno, and Western Nevada College for a total of $1,050,000 in grants for technical assistance to
Mayor Bowser, DCHA & POAH Celebrate Ribbon Cutting and Groundbreaking of Affordable Housing Developments...
Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), with the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) and nonprofit developer Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) today celebrated the grand opening of The Asberry, a mixed-use building with 108 units of affordable rental housing with a preference for those aged 55+.
FinCEN Requests Comments on Proposed Form for Compliance with Residential Real Estate Rule
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.
October New Home Sales Down on Higher Rates
Steadily rising mortgage rates coupled with ongoing affordability challenges kept many potential home buyers on the sidelines in October. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in October declined 17.3% to a 610,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate
Appraisal Institute Releases Comprehensive Guide to Valuing Religious Properties
The Appraisal Institute is pleased to announce the release of A Guide to Appraising Religious Properties by Bradley R. Carter, MAI, a leading authority in the field of property valuation. This
FEMA Aid Tops $2.9 Million for Response Costs and Infrastructure Repairs Following 2024 South...
In just over three months since President Biden’s major disaster declaration for South Dakota, FEMA has approved more than $2.9
