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Buying at Auction? Here’s How to Arrange Quick Funding
Purchasing property at auction can be an exhilarating opportunity, offering the chance to acquire unique assets, often at competitive prices. However, the rapid nature of auctions necessitates swift
Padilla Presses for Answers on DOGE Cuts to Critical Housing Programs and Staff
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and 24 other Senators sounded the alarm on concerning reports that President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Task Force will
Accessory Dwelling Units Officially Allowed Statewide Under Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Affordable Homes Act
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are now permitted by-right statewide in Massachusetts thanks to the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Affordable Homes Act, signed into law by Governor Maura Healey in August 2024.
Industry leaders and experts examine FHLBanks’ impact on affordable housing and community investment
On February 11, the National Housing Conference, the Council of Federal Home Loan Banks, and the Federal Home Loan Bank of
Sánchez to Trump administration: Restore grants for community college teaching programs
Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) today demanded answers from the Trump administration on why it cut $600 million
ICYMI | HUD and DOGE Recover $1.9 Billion of Misplaced Taxpayer Dollars
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced that the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Task Force at HUD recovered $1.9
Mayor Adams Announces Bold New Vision for Coney Island, Including 1,500 New Units of...
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the next phase of an ambitious, bold new vision for Coney Island, Brooklyn that will deliver 1,500 new homes and invest in the reconstruction of the historic Riegelmann Boardwalk. In addition, the city will invest in new streets, sewers, and public realm improvements, including a $42 million renovation of the Abe Stark Sports Center.
Families Must Spend 38% of Their Income on Mortgage Payments
In a clear sign illustrating the housing affordability challenges facing Americans, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index (CHI) found that in the
As Next Step in Robust Resident Engagement Process, NYCHA Announces PACT Vote for Residents...
As a next step in a robust resident engagement process, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) today announced that Jacob Riis Houses I and II in Manhattan’s East Village will hold an official resident vote to decide whether or not the development will join the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) Program.
Bonamici Rolls Out Legislative Agenda to Address Housing Crisis
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) announced her package of legislation to address the housing crisis in Oregon and across the country. Bonamici introduced three bills: the Build
NAR Supports the Nomination of the Honorable Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Secretary of Labor
The National Association of REALTORS® President Kevin Sears sent a letter to Chairman Cassidy and Ranking Member Sanders offering NAR’s support for the nomination of Lori Chavez-
Mayor Adams Announces Back-to-Back Record-Breaking Years Creating Affordable, Supportive Housing in Calendar Year 2024
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced back-to-back record-breaking calendar years producing critically-needed affordable housing across the five boroughs as the city faces a generational housing crisis. The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) broke the following city records in 2024
Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Decreases to 0.40% in January
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) monthly Loan Monitoring Survey revealed that the total number of loans now in forbearance decreased by 7 basis points from 0.47% of servicers’
Understanding Homeownership Costs and Responsibilities
Homeownership is a significant milestone, often symbolizing financial stability and personal success. However, owning a home comes with more than just the joy of having a place to call your
Downsizing Before a Move: What to Keep, Sell, or Store
Moving can be an overwhelming experience, especially when it involves sorting through years of accumulated belongings. Whether you're relocating to a smaller home, moving to a
Home Renovation Hacks: Protecting Your Belongings with Self-Storage
Home renovations can be both exciting and challenging. More homeowners have started to invest in home improvements than you know. In recent years, the home improvement industry has
Chairman Aguilar: The Republican War on Students will close neighborhood schools, increase class sizes...
House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu were joined by Rep. Jahana Hayes, a former National Teacher of the Year, and Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, a former executive director of Michigan Head Start, to highlight the Republican War on Students that will eliminate the Department of Education to pay for tax giveaways to billionaires and corporations like Tesla that don’t pay any federal taxes
Mayor Bowser Announces?Legislation to Protect and Strengthen DC’s Housing Ecosystem
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the Rebalancing Expectations for Neighbors, Tenants, and Landlords Act (RENTAL Act), new legislation to protect the District’s existing affordable housing and
The House Passes Congressman Sherman’s Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act
The House of Representatives passed Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Congresswoman De La Cruz’s (R-TX) bipartisan Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act (HUDVA), to
How to do Business with FEMA After a Disaster
FEMA works with private sector vendors to help fulfill the response and recovery needs for disasters like the recent Los Angeles County Wildfires. The Doing Business with FEMA webpage outlines the steps that companies and small businesses looking to
