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Transparent Advantage: How Glass Garage Doors Change the Appearance of Your Home
Trends in home design often arrive quietly. A slight shift in materials, a subtle rethinking of the familiar, and suddenly something as utilitarian as a garage door transforms into a
Skip Tracing Explained: A Key Tool for Real Estate Wholesalers
Real estate wholesalers compete for speed. The best deals disappear fast. Wholesalers race to connect with motivated sellers before anyone else. But sellers who ignore mail or avoid attention require more than a drive-by or a stack of postcards. Wholesalers need better tools. They need better data. That’s where skip tracing makes the difference.
CIH welcomes government’s five point plan for social and affordable housing renewal
The establishment of a new Social and Affordable Homes Programme, which will succeed the current Affordable Homes Programme and prioritises the building of 60 per cent of homes for social rent. This programme will be the main way that the £39 billion announced for building of new social housing at the Spending Review will be delivered.
Hampton River Restoration Project Achieves Major Milestone with Deployment of Innovative Natrx Basalt Oyster...
The "Roots to Reef" initiative spearheaded by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) in the Hampton River reached a critical new milestone this week in its mission to bolster the city's climate resilience.
HUD’s Innovative Housing Showcase “The American Home is the American Dream” Returns to the...
Secretary Scott Turner announced the return of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Innovative Housing Showcase from September 6 – 10 to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Previously, the Innovative Housing Showcase was scheduled to take place May 30 – June 1
Buying a Home? Don’t Forget These 5 Things
Buying a home is a big step, and today’s market offers a wide mix of options. Each one brings its own quirks—some exciting, others potentially costly. Knowing what to watch for upfront can spare you from stressful surprises and help you move forward with confidence.
Stefanik Delivers Millions in Funding for Northern Border Regional Commission Grants for Upstate and...
House Republican Chairwoman Elise Stefanik announced the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) awarded over $4.2 million in funding for projects across Upstate New York and the North Country.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters Joins Watts Empowerment Center at Imperial Courts Groundbreaking
On January 21, 2025, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee, joined the Watts Empowerment Center for the groundbreaking of the Watts Empowerment Film and Music Studio at Imperial Courts public housing development in Watts.
Warner, Kaine, Scott Urge EPA to Reinstate Funding for Cancelled Community Resilience Grants
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner, Tim Kaine (both D-VA), and Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA-03) sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the agency to reverse its decision to terminate two major Community Change Grants in Virginia
Mayor Adams Announces Agreement to Create Over 620 new Affordable Homes in Lower Manhattan,...
Agreement Between Adams Administration and Councilmember Marte Will Create Over. Five Times More Affordable Housing Than Originally Planned for Elizabeth Street Garden. Agreement Will Make Local Garden Publicly Accessible Between 8 AM and 8 PM, Enforceable by City of New York, Following Strong Advocacy From Community Members. Agreement Continues to Show Adams Administration’s Record as Most Pro-Housing Administration in New York City History
EFC Accepting Applications for $325M in Grants
New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation President & CEO Maureen A. Coleman today announced the application period is open for $325 million in State grants for critical water infrastructure projects. The next round of the Water Infrastructure Improvement and Intermunicipal Water Infrastructure Grant programs delivers on Governor Kathy Hochul’s clean water funding commitments.
Smear Campaigns in Real Estate: How Zillow, 72SOLD, and Opendoor Were Targeted
The real estate world isn’t just about listings, leads, and commissions anymore. In today’s environment, digital reputation can be as valuable—and as vulnerable—as property itself. Over the past few years, some of the biggest names in the industry have faced coordinated online smear campaigns that rely on misinformation, SEO manipulation, and viral repetition.
NYCHA Unveils Updated Design Guidelines for the Modernization of Residential Buildings
Interactive website presents up-to-date information and downloadable resources to ensure design and construction excellence while encouraging user feedback and collaboration. Updated guidelines formalize NYCHA’s modern design focus on high-quality housing and building performance, resident health and well-being, and climate mitigation and adaptation
NCD advises DOE on rulemaking impacting people with disabilities
The National Council on Disability sent a letter Wednesday from Vice Chair and Acting Chair Shawn Kennemer to U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright regarding rulemaking impacting people with disabilities.
Rep. Chu Leads California Lawmakers in Urging FEMA to Expand Housing Assistance for Survivors...
Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) led 14 members of the California delegation in a letter to David Richardson, the Senior Official Performing the Duties of FEMA Administrator, urging the agency to explore all available federal disaster housing programs for survivors who remain displaced nearly six months after the devastating Los Angeles fires.
Flood: We Are Going To Dig Into The Challenges With Building Housing In Rural...
The House Financial Services Committee is holding a Housing and Insurance Subcommittee hearing, led by Subcommittee Chair Mike Flood (NE-01), to examine how rural communities can better leverage private-sector investment and community-led solutions to meet their unique housing needs.
Rep. Tony Gonzales Addresses Veterans and Foster Youth Housing Issues with HUD Secretary
During a House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) hearing, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) asked the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Scott Turner, about housing issues facing veterans and foster youth.
Khaldoun Tabari’s Tips for Aspiring Real Estate Entrepreneurs
Khaldoun Tabari understands that real estate entrepreneurship offers a dynamic path to financial independence, but it involves more than just enthusiasm. It calls for strategic planning,
Builders Auckland: Why Local Matters and the Benefits of Hiring an Auckland-Based Builder
Considering a renovation or new build in Auckland? Discover why choosing local builders can make all the difference to your project’s success. From navigating council consents to understanding local conditions, Auckland-based builders like Build Unlimited bring unique advantages that save time, money, and stress.
Grounded Solutions Network and National Housing Trust Launch CLT Pilot Program to Scale Affordable...
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-funded initiative will provide loans and technical assistance to four community land trusts seeking to expand their housing portfolios and organizational capacity?
