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MBA Forecast: Mortgage Originations to Increase 28 percent to $2.3 Trillion in 2025
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today announced at its 2024 Annual Convention & Expo that total mortgage origination volume is expected to increase to $2.3 trillion in 2025 from the $1.79
Single-Family Starts Trend Higher in September
With the Federal Reserve beginning an easing of monetary policy and builder sentiment improving, single-family starts posted a modest gain in September while multifamily construction continued to weaken because of tight financing and an ongoing
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 40 STATES FROM SEPTEMBER 2023 TO SEPTEMBER 2024, WHILE 24...
Texas and Alaska Top Lists of Numerical and Percentage 12-Month Gains, While New York and Oregon Lag; Texas and Ohio Post
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
Clean Energy Industries Rally Behind Bills to Save Ratepayers $3 Billion Through Grid Modernization
Illinois clean energy industries are unified in supporting HB5856 and SB3959, new legislation that will future-proof Illinois’ energy grid and economy, lower consumer costs, meet climate goals, create family-sustaining careers, and mitigate increasing risks of blackouts.
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.
Mortgage Credit Availability Decreased in September
Mortgage credit availability decreased in September according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE
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
Three Agency Facilities Recognized for Outstanding Industry Compliance by the National Association of Clean...
Three of Inland Empire Utilities Agency’s (IEUA/Agency) facilities were recently recognized by the National Association of Clean
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
NAR Recognizes 2024 Good Neighbor Award Winners’ Unwavering Community Commitment
The National Association of Realtors® proudly unveiled the five winners of the 2024 Good Neighbor Awards. Celebrating its 25th year, these distinguished awards spotlight Realtors® who are not
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
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
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
Market-Driven Solutions Will Bolster Nation’s Resilience, Keep Homes Affordable
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) oversized emphasis on adopting the latest building codes to
Pending Home Sales Edged Up 0.6% in August
Pending home sales in August rose 0.6%, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Midwest, South and West posted monthly gains in transactions, while the Northeast recorded a loss. Year-over-year, the West registered growth, but
16 Emerging Real Estate Developers from Atlanta Region Selected for Capital Impact Partners’ Equitable...
Capital Impact Partners has selected 16 real estate developers from the city of Atlanta and its surrounding counties for the