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Habitat for Humanity’s corporate partners to support building homes, communities and hope this holiday...
Several Habitat for Humanity corporate partners are coming together this holiday season to support the organization’s mission
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 41 STATES BETWEEN OCTOBER 2023 AND LAST MONTH, WHILE 33...
Texas and Alaska Top Lists of Numerical and Percentage 12-Month Gains, While New York and Oregon Lag; Louisiana Posts Highest
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in October
Mortgage credit availability increased in October according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE
Multifamily Developer Sentiment Showed Mixed Results in Third Quarter
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing showed mixed results year-over-year in the third quarter, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today
Solar and Storage Industry Statement on 2024 Election Results
Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA):
“America’s solar and storage industry is unleashing abundant, homegrown energy that is creating jobs and delivering affordable, reliable power to every home and business in this country.
NAHMA, Pearl Meyer Release 2024 Affordable Housing Compensation Survey Report
The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) and Pearl Meyer announce the release of the 2024 NAHMA Affordable Housing Compensation Survey report. The report provides affordable housing companies with current information on key organization metrics and compensation program structure/design characteristics.
Additional $25 million from sale of New Hanover Regional Medical Center transferred to Endowment
NHW Healthcare, Inc., the wind-down entity for New Hanover Regional Medical Center, has transferred an additional $25 million from the sale of New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) to the New Hanover Community Endowment
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun Forecasts 9% Increase in Home Sales for 2025 and...
The worst of the housing inventory shortage is coming to an end, mortgage rates are stabilizing and job additions are continuing, according to NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.
Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Increased 59 Percent in Third-Quarter 2024
Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations increased 59 percent in the third quarter of 2024 compared to a year ago, and increased 44 percent from the second quarter of 2024
New Home Sales Rise in September as Mortgage Rates Ease
Home buyers moved off the sidelines in September following the Federal Reserve’s recent move to cut interest rates for the first time in four years. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in
Alliance to Save Energy Supports Stronger Energy Efficiency Standards for Federally-Backed Homes
The Alliance to Save Energy (ASE) is proud to support the initiative led by U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen, Jeanne Shaheen
Senior Home Equity Hits $14 Trillion in Q2
Homeowners 62 and older saw their housing wealth increase by $600 billion in the second quarter to $14 trillion, according to the latest quarterly release of the NRMLA/RiskSpan Reverse Mortgage Market Index.
Pending Home Sales Advanced 7.4% in September
Pending home sales rose in September, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four major regions experienced month-over-month gains in transactions. Year-over-year, the
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.
