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MBA

Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in November

National
Mortgage credit availability increased in November according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE
Sustainable Design In Affordable Housing Communities

Mitchell Kennedy’s Insights on Sustainable Design In Affordable Housing Communities

National
Sustainable design in affordable housing has emerged as a practical and necessary approach in addressing environmental concerns. By integrating energy-efficient systems, smart resource
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal

Jayapal Helps Secure $4.4 Million for Recycling Program for the City of Shoreline

National
U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) is announcing $4,448,848 in grant funding for the City of Shoreline’s establishment of the Shoreline Reuse Center, through the
DOE

Energy Department Announces $11 Million in Awards to Develop HALEU Transportation Packages

National
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $11 million in awards to five U.S. companies to develop and license
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Launches Fair Housing Investigation into Boston’s Race-Based Housing Plan

National
The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) notified the City of Boston that it has initiated an investigation into the City’s
Stephen Straz’s Tips for Custom Residential Construction

Stephen Straz’s Tips for Custom Residential Construction

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As Stephen Straz highlights, building a custom home offers unparalleled freedom in design, layout, and function. Unlike traditional houses that follow a set blueprint, custom homes allow
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2026 RESO Board of Directors Announced

National
Nine open seats on the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) 2026 Board of Directors have been filled after an election by RESO’s membership. Director appointments and the board’s Executive Committee have also been selected for the next year.
U.S. Senator Angus King

Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $6.5 Million for Economic Development Projects Across Maine

National
U.S. Senators Susan Collins—Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee—and Angus King announced that 10 Maine

NAHREP at AVANCE Global Conference Speaker Lineup and Innovative Sessions Update

National
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® (NAHREP®) will convene the nation’s top Latino real estate professionals, entrepreneurs, and cultural influencers September 18–21, 2025, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. Sponsored by Wells Fargo, this landmark event celebrates NAHREP’s 25th anniversary and introduces an array of inspiring speakers, transformative sessions, and innovative programming.
ULI

First-of-Its-Kind Playbook Aims to Protect Commercial Real Estate from Escalating Climate Risk

National
Challenging the long-held belief that sustainability must come at a premium, a coalition convened by The Resiliency Company
Essential Planning Strategies

Essential Planning Strategies for Successful Self-Storage Development Projects

National
The self-storage business is growing quickly because of our changing population, cities getting bigger, and the way people use things. Site planning is the difference between a successful
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

Pressley Urges Investments in Affordability, Accessibility, Sustainability of Public Transportation, Including Fare-Free Transit

National
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Co-Chair of the Future of Transportation Caucus, led 14 colleagues in sending a letter to

New York Department of State Announces Opening of $8 Million Local Government Efficiency Program

National
Competitive Grant Opportunity Incentivizes Municipalities Aiming to Reduce Costs and Lower Tax Burden Efficiency Grant Will Help Enhance Productivity for Local Governments Facing Capacity Constraints. Municipalities Across the State Can Now Apply for Funding Through this Program

The Benefits of Moving to Las Vegas

National
People often arrive in Las Vegas with a specific picture already in mind. They imagine nonstop noise, fast weekends, and neon everywhere. What they usually don’t expect is how normal the city feels once you step into the neighborhoods where people actually live. The everyday version of Las Vegas looks nothing like the Strip.

New Dems Urge the President to Immediately Address the Housing Crisis

National
52 New Dems led by Housing, Infrastructure, & Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres (CA-35) and Housing Task Force Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13) penned a letter to President Trump urging the Administration to take immediate steps to help make housing more affordable and accessible for more Americans.
Natural Resources

Unleashing Water Resources in California’s Central Valley

National
The Bureau of Reclamation signed a Record of Decision modifying the long-term operations of California’s Central Valley Project. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following
FEMA

FEMA Assistance May Be Available to Help with Rent

National
Missouri residents in Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Cooper, Dunklin, Howell, Iron, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Ozark, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, Vernon,
U.S. Senator Mark Kelly

Kelly, Gallego Announce Approval of Internet for All Plan, Urge Trump Administration to Preserve...

National
Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego announced that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Active Acres Properties Sells 2.5-Acre Build-Ready Lot on Sunset Drive in Summerville, Georgia

Active Acres Properties Sells 2.5-Acre Build-Ready Lot on Sunset Drive in Summerville, Georgia

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Active Acres Properties LLC has added another successful project to its growing portfolio with the sale of a 2.5-acre ready-to-build
MBA

Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Delinquency Rates Mixed in Third-Quarter 2025

National
Commercial mortgage delinquencies were mixed in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) latest Commercial Delinquency Report. “Commercial

U.S. National


The Journey Home | 2025 Annual Report

National
Perhaps this dates me, but one of my favorite parts of Sunday morning is reading the newspaper comics (in color!), albeit now on an iPad. Reflecting on Kansas Housing’s theme this year, The Journey Home, I immediately think of Jeffy in Family Circus.

16TH NORTHERN VIRGINIA HOUSING EXPO COMES TO FAIRFAX FOR THE FIRST TIME MARCH 7

National
The 2026 Northern Virginia Housing Expo is coming to the city of Fairfax for its 16th annual event on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fairfax High School, 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax.. This marks the first time the Northern Virginia Housing Expo will be held in the city of Fairfax, expanding access to one of the region’s most comprehensive housing education events.

TRANSCRIPT: Leader Schumer Remarks At Roundtable Kicking Off Push On Housing Affordability; Senate Democrats...

National
At a roundtable launching the Democratic push to lower the cost of housing, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), discussed potential solutions aimed at providing relief to renters and homebuyers. The discussion is part of Senate Democrats’ ongoing efforts to address the affordability crisis, which has been exacerbated by President Trump and Senate Republicans’ disastrous policies. Below are Leader Schumer’s remarks from the event
USDOJ

Department of Justice Files Statement of Interest Supporting Competition Among Real Estate Brokerages

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The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice filed a statement of interest in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern
NAR

NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 3.3% Increase in November

National
Pending home sales in November jumped by 3.3% from the prior month and 2.6% year over year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Report. The
Congressman Brad Sherman

Congressman Brad Sherman Statement on the Anniversary of the Palisades Fire

National
On the one-year anniversary of the January 2025 Palisades Fire, Congressman Brad Sherman issued the following statement reflecting on the impact to Pacific Palisades, the federal response,

Financial Services Committee Clears Bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act

National
The House Committee on Financial Services, led by Rep. French Hill (AR-02), today overwhelmingly advanced the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act. The bill, introduced by Chairman Hill, Ranking Member Maxine Waters (CA-43), Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Chair Mike Flood (NE-01), and Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Ranking Member Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05)
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Fulfilled Core Mission in Fiscal Year 2025

National
The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Federal Housing Administration (FHA) released its fiscal year (FY) 2025 annual report covering the financial status of the FHA
MBA

MBA Statement on FHFA’s 2026-2028 Enterprise Housing Goals

National
MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, issued the following statement on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) 2026-2028 Enterprise Housing Goals final rule for Fannie

Are Refinance Home Loan Rates Going Up or Down?

National
If you have a mortgage—or are thinking about getting one—this question probably keeps you up at night: Are refinance home loan rates going up or down? It’s a meaningful question, especially if you are considering switching your existing loan to a better package.
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur

Kaptur Secures Nearly $1.3 Million In New Safe Steets Funding To Bolster Vision For...

National
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee announced that the City of Toledo, Lucas County, and the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of
DOE

Energy Secretary Ensures Colorado Coal Plant Remains Open to Prevent Blackouts

National
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today issued an emergency order to keep a Colorado coal plant operational to ensure Americans have access to affordable, reliable, and secure
EPA

EPA Proposes Updated Groundwater Cleanup Plan for Radiation Technology Inc. Superfund Site

National
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing an updated cleanup plan for groundwater contamination at the
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Financial Report Finds Billions in Potential Payment Errors Occurred During Biden Administration

National
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner released HUD’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Agency Financial Report
USDOJ

Secretary Rollins Intervenes to Protect Potter Valley’s Water Supply

National
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins filed a notice to intervene in the Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project proceedings currently being considered by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This action will allow USDA to ensure that

NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE AWARDS OVER $19 MILLION FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT...

National
The New York State Department of State today announced nearly $20 million has been awarded to support 62 community planning and development projects across the State through the 2025 Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) Initiative.

What Atlanta Property Owners Are Budgeting for in 2026

National
Atlanta property owners are adjusting 2026 budgets to account for higher costs and tighter timelines tied to glass, facades, and entry systems. Longer permit reviews, stricter inspections, and extended manufacturing lead times are already affecting planning decisions.
Why Houston Has Become a Top Choice for Accountants in the Real Estate Sector

Why Houston Has Become a Top Choice for Accountants in the Real Estate Sector

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It may come as a surprise, but more and more accounting professionals are viewing Houston as one of the best places to build their careers. What’s even more compelling is how closely

How many photos can I upload to the MLS with a flat fee listing?

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Scrolling listings is fast. Deciding to click is even faster. In most markets, photos do the heavy lifting because they tell the story before anyone reads a single line of description

What Really Determines How Quickly a Home Sells in Today’s Market?

National
If you ask ten homeowners how fast a house should sell, you’ll probably get ten different answers. Some expect offers on the weekend. Others brace themselves for months of showings and silence.

U.S. States


FEMA

President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Disaster Declaration for Texas

Texas
FEMA announced federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Hanna from July 25, 2020, and continuing
FEMA

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Numbers Fire

California
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of Nevada in combating the Numbers Fire burning in Douglas County.
Start An LLC In Texas

How Much Does It Cost To Start An LLC In Texas?

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In the process of setting up your Texas LLC, you'll be faced with quite a few expenses. Some of these are required by legislation, and others are just recommended. We'll cover the costs of setting up an LLC in Texas and also provide you with the informatio
Registered Agent In Texas

5 Benefits Of Using A Registered Agent In Texas

Texas
The services of a registration agent began as part of due process in the US Constitution. A lawsuit includes the legal right to be notified of claims or other legal matters. Here are some brief things that will help explain what a Registered Agent Service In Texas 

Avoid TV Tip-Over Incidents During Super Bowl LIV with Safety Tips

New York
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is alerting consumers about the dangers of television (TV) tip-over hazards. Millions of New Yorkers will watch the Super Bowl this Sunday either on TVs at home or at parties with friends. DCP is taking this TV-focused occasion to remind consumers of critical TV safety tips.
Starbucks_Fresno

Brand-New Single-Tenant Starbucks Drive-Thru Trades in Fresno, Calif. for $1,345 PSF

California
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property sales, announced today that the firm has completed the sale of a brand-new, single-tenant Starbucks
FEMA

Rosenberg family home for the holidays – and prepared for future hurricanes

Texas
A Houston-area mom is sharing her Hurricane Harvey recovery story this holiday season, along with the importance of always being prepared for flood events.

5 Cities in Florida: Which One Makes for the Best Real Estate Investment Opportunity...

Florida
Fast-growing Florida has been a favorite of real estate investors for many years. With so much interest having been focused on the state, though, investors need to take care to seek the best available opportunities.

WALTER J. MAHONEY STATE OFFICE BUILDING TO BE SOLD

New York
Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced that the Senator Walter J. Mahoney State Office Building located at 65 Court Street in Buffalo will be sold at auction in 2020. A work group formed earlier this year made up of City, County, and State officials working with professional real estate consultants CBRE, determined that in the current competitive and robust Buffalo real estate market
SCR

Charleston South Carolina expected to outpace national real estate market averages through 2025

National
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) recently identified 10 markets expected to outperform over the next three to five years. In alphabetical order, the markets are
Peter Evering

WHAT IS THE EVICTION PROCESS IN CALIFORNIA?

California
Eviction is a dirty word for both tenants and the landlords that believe the time has come to remove one or more parties from an apartment. The process anywhere can lead to a strained relationship at best and a bitter acrimonious fight that ends up in the judicial system.
FEMA

FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Local Home Improvement Stores

Texas
Disaster survivors affected by the severe storms and floods from Tropical Storm Imelda, can visit local home improvement stores in Katy, Houston and Spring from Monday, Dec. 9, to Saturday
ABC National

Florida Tops ABC’s Annual Merit Shop Scorecard State Ranking for Second Year in a...

Florida
Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2019 Merit Shop Scorecard today, an annual ranking based on state policies and programs that encourage workforce development, career and technical education
Top 4 Places to Buy a Second Home

Top 4 Places to Buy a Second Home in the US

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There are about 7.4 million homes owned as a second home in the United States. For many people, their second home is a vacation home. This gives them a chance to get away and break routine while also having all of the comforts of being in their own home.
Carol Corden cuts the ribbon

Ribbon Cutting Celebrating New Affordable Apartments in the Bronx for Low-Income Families and Domestic...

New York
New Destiny was joined by supporters and colleagues to celebrate the opening of its newly constructed service-enriched affordable housing project - The Jennings - located in the Crotona Park East
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD AWARDS $1.5 MILLION TO PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO ASSIST YOUNG PEOPLE AGING OUT...

National
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today awarded $1.5 million to nearly a dozen housing authorities to assist young people aging out

BLM NAMES VETERAN LAND MANAGER TO LEAD CALIFORNIA STATE OFFICE

California
The Bureau of Land Management today announced that Karen Mouritsen has been named the new California State Director—a key leadership position based in Sacramento. As State Director, Mouritsen will direct a team that manages lands encompassing 15% of the Golden State’s total land mass
USDOJ

California Real Estate Developer Convicted of Making Conduit Contributions in Two U.S. Congressional Campaigns

California
Today, a federal jury found an Oakland-area real estate developer guilty for funneling tens of thousands of dollars through straw donors into two consecutive congressional campaigns

NYS OASAS ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW RECOVERY CENTER IN NEW YORK CITY

New York
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) today announced the opening of the new JLC Recovery and Wellness Center in New York City. JLC is operated by Exponents Inc. and provides free help and support services for people affected by addiction and for their families.

Robust U.S economy not a boost for black homeownership

National
In spite of a robust U.S. economy, a strong employment rate, and steadily increasing 401(k) plan earnings, Black homeownership rates continue to drop. Drawing from the 2019 release of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers

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AGC

SIXTY PERCENT OF FIRMS WORKING ON HIGHWAY UPGRADES EXPERIENCED CARS CRASHING INTO THEIR WORK...

National
Annual Survey by HCSS and Associated General Contractors of America Finds Drivers and Passengers are at Greater Risk of Injury and Death in Work Zone Crashes As Officials Urge Drivers
NAHB

New Home Sales Decline in May

National
Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 7.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 626,000 units in May, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
DOI

$17+ Million in Grants Will Help States, Local Communities Keep Waters Clean, Economies Thriving

National
Water-loving outdoor recreationists and local communities in 27 states will have additional resources to help boaters keep America’s waters clean, thanks to more than $17 million in Clean Vessel Act program grants from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
FEMA

Port Aransas ready for return of summer tourism

Texas
Texas SandFest drew a record 35,000 people April 26-28, encouraging business owners that Port Aransas is on its way to recovery. With nearly all the city’s retailers and restaurants re-opened, residents are beginning to feel like things are getting back to normal.
OJO Labs - Eight Major Awards

OJO Labs: Five Months, Eight Major Awards

National
OJO Labs, a leading-edge technology company on a mission to empower consumer decision-making through its conversational AI assistant, OJO, won the highly coveted 2019 A-List Award among mid-sized companies from the Austin Chamber of Commerce in partnership with SXSW
Property on Airbnb

Should I Rent Out my Property on Airbnb?

National
Listing property on Airbnb has become a popular way to make extra money, meet new people, and provide some freedom, but there are a few key things to think about when you are considering listing your property. It is key to know what you’re getting yourself into.
Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation Launches $5.5 Million Opportunity Zone Community Capacity Building Initiative for Select...

National
The Rockefeller Foundation today announced an initiative to help U.S. cities attract responsible private investment in economically-distressed communities through Opportunity Zones created in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This effort will help ensure new investment delivers sustainable benefits for more than 30 million low-income Americans living in Opportunity Zones
PaulineWeaver

Eden Housing and City of Fremont Celebrate Grand Opening of KTGY-Designed Affordable Senior Housing...

National
Pauline Weaver Senior Apartments is located in the Warms Springs area of Alameda County and features 90 apartment homes for very low and extremely low-income seniors, near I-880 freeway, BART, shopping, services and other amenities.
VA

VA’s Home Loan Guaranty program notifies Veterans of potential loan fee waivers

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced May 13 that Veterans who qualify for a VA Home Loan funding fee waiver are now being notified in their home loan eligibility certificate and disability compensation award letter.
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A Stellar Idea: My Florida Regional MLS Reimagines the Multiple Listing Service

The nation's third-largest Multiple Listing Service, My Florida Regional MLS, will become Stellar MLS on June 4, 2019, in a move that totally reimagines the MLS. Currently serving 58,000 customers
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS TO CO-HOST HUD INNOVATIVE HOUSING SHOWCASE

National
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today announced the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will co-host the Department's inaugural "Innovative Housing Showcase." The Innovative Housing Showcase will be held on the National Mall June 1-5, 2019

Department of the Interior: Yakima Water Plan Is a “Model” and “Holistic”

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, asked the Department of the Interior about its commitment to the Yakima River Basin during a hearing on the president’s FY 2017 budget request. Deputy Secretary of the Interior Michael Connor agreed with Sen. Cantwell that the Yakima River Basin plan “is a model for the rest of the nation in water management.”

Energy Costs to Cook Thanksgiving Meal Up to 25% Lower in 2015

“Consumers Energy is thankful to be a part of holiday celebrations across the state as warm Thanksgiving memories are being made, and we are committed to providing many more generations of Michigan families with reliable, affordable energy in all seasons,” said Garrick Rochow, Consumers Energy’s vice president and chief customer officer

Agencies Issue Final Rule to Exempt Subset of Higher-Priced Mortgage Loans from Appraisal Requirements

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Six federal financial regulatory agencies today issued a final rule that creates exemptions from certain appraisal requirements for a subset of higher-priced mortgage loans. The exemptions are intended to save borrowers time and money while still ensuring that the loans are financially sound

Department Enters into Consent Order with Equity Loans, LLC and its owners Eduardo Gutierrez...

Atlanta, Georgia - November 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) entered into a Consent Order with Equity Loans, LLC, License Number 23300, located at 1150 Hammond Dr., Building E, Suite 650, Atlanta, Georgia 30328, to resolve allegations pertaining to violations of the Georgia Residential Mortgage Act

Business Real Estate Press Releases

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2026 RESO Board of Directors Announced

Nine open seats on the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) 2026 Board of Directors have been filled after an election by RESO’s membership. Director appointments and the board’s Executive Committee have also been selected for the next year.

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases

The Journey Home | 2025 Annual Report

Perhaps this dates me, but one of my favorite parts of Sunday morning is reading the newspaper comics (in color!), albeit now on an iPad. Reflecting on Kansas Housing’s theme this year, The Journey Home, I immediately think of Jeffy in Family Circus.