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Additional Assistance for Fire Victims
In addition to the $43,600 of housing assistance, you may qualify for additional temporary rental assistance from FEMA. The amount of assistance is based on prevailing rental value in your community, and the number of people in your household
Habitat for Humanity committed to long-term recovery following California wildfires
Habitat for Humanity teams are readying their response as wildfires continue to rage across Southern California. Initial reports indicate some Habitat homes were destroyed in the region
NAHB, 15 State Attorneys General File Suit Against HUD’s Energy Codes Mandate
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and 15 state attorneys general have filed a complaint in the Eastern District of Texas seeking to stop the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Biden-Harris Administration Delivers $12 Billion in Long-Term Assistance to Communities Impacted by Disasters
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the allocation of nearly $12 billion in Community
Pending Home Sales Moved Up 2.2% in November, Fourth Straight Month of Increases
Pending home sales gained 2.2% in November – the fourth consecutive month of increases and the highest level since February 2023 – according to the National Association of
New Construction Outlook to Show How Contractors are Preparing to Meet Demand for the...
On Wednesday, January 8 at 1 p.m. EST, the Associated General Contractors of America and Sage will release their national,
NOW LAW: Congresswoman Susie Lee’s Bipartisan Bill to Speed Up Housing Projects Signed into...
Last night, Congresswoman Susie Lee’s (NV-03) bipartisan Accelerating Appraisals and Conservation Efforts Act (AACE Act)
FHFA Releases 3rd Quarter 2024 Foreclosure Prevention and Refinance Report
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today released its third quarter 2024 Foreclosure Prevention and Refinance Report. The report shows that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the
EPA Fines Truck Stops in Iowa and Missouri for Alleged Clean Water Act Violations
Two truck stops in Iowa and Missouri – Iowa 80, advertised as “the world’s largest truck stop,” and Joplin 44 – agreed to pay a combined $390,784 to resolve alleged violations of the federal
NLIHC’s Our Homes, Our Votes Campaign Releases New Report on Housing and Homelessness Ballot...
Report shows that ballot measures remain a promising pathway towards enacting bold housing policy solutions at the state and
Treasury Department and Federal Housing Finance Agency Amend Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements for Fannie...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced an agreement to
MBA Statement on FHFA and Treasury Amendments to the Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements
MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, issued the following statement on today’s Federal Housing Finance Agency
Norton Highlights D.C. Provisions in House-Passed Water Resources Development Act
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced victories for D.C. included in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, which passed the House today. Norton
Facilities for Family Entertainment Reconstructed with FEMA Funds
To have family entertainment spaces where people can enjoy safe places to gather, especially during the holiday season, is part of Puerto Rico’s integral recovery. That’s why the Federal Emergency
State Insurance Regulators Monitor the Home Insurance Market to Protect Consumers
State insurance regulators ensure consumers have access to fair, competitive, and healthy insurance markets. They fulfill this mission by monitoring their state’s insurance market and using a wide range of regulatory tools to protect the insurance-buying public. They know their market better than anyone.
Single-Family Starts Post Solid Gain in November as Multifamily Falters
Ongoing lean levels of single-family existing home inventory helped to boost single-family production last month, while overall housing production fell because of a double-digit percentage drop
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.
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM WITH $5 MILLION WORKFORCE...
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has announced a $5 million workforce development grant opportunity for clean energy solutions. This grant, secured by Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York Power Authority (NYPA), supports the creation or expansion of statewide clean energy training or pre-apprenticeship programs, bolstering New York State's green economy.
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
