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CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION RELEASES FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND DECARBONIZATION PLAYBOOK TO HELP FIRMS ASSESS, TRACK & REDUCE GREENHOUSE...
New Associated General Contractors of America Resource, Which
GFP Real Estate and Its Tenants Raise More Than $200,000 to Support Ukrainian Refugees
GFP Real Estate is pleased to announce that its "Support Ukraine in Crisis" campaign raised more than $200,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Ukraine.
Kaptur Leads Letter to President Biden Urging Further Consideration of Proposed Power Plant Emission...
Rural, low-income, and underserved communities’ access to reliable and affordable electricity must be preserved while
VA announces new program to help more than 40,000 Veterans stay in their homes
On May 31, 2024, the Department of Veterans Affairs will launch a new program — the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program — to help more than 40,000 Veterans experiencing
Housing Starts Fall on Interest Rate, Financing Concerns
Housing starts fell in March with interest rates somewhat higher than expected last month as the latest inflation readings failed to show improvement. Builders are also still facing higher supply-
Existing-Home Sales Descended 4.3% in March
Existing-home sales slipped in March, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Among the four major U.S. regions, sales slid in the Midwest, South and West, but rose in the Northeast for the first time since November 2023. Year-over-year
NEW GALLEGO BILL INCREASES SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS FOR SENIORS
Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) introduced the Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act, legislation that changes the calculations for Social Security cost of living adjustments (COLAs) to more
HUD Takes a Major Step to Boost Homeownership in Tribal Communities
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a final rule that will increase lender participation in the Section 184 Indian Housing Loan Guarantee (Section 184)
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Washington County
The State of Maine and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Washington County. The DRC is a temporary facility established to help survivors recover from the severe
Sustainable Practices in Modern Asphalt Production and Paving
Asphalt production is a critical aspect of our built environment. It's the material we use to pave roads, construct driveways, lay airport runways, and create pathways in public parks. Manufacturing asphalt involves heating and combining aggregates, like sand or gravel, with binders, such as bitumen, to create a versatile and durable construction material.
Paterson Youth Council to Host Financial Literacy Day at John F. Kennedy High School
In celebration of National Financial Literacy Month this April, NJCDC’s Paterson Youth Council is hosting a Financial Literacy Day event at John F. Kennedy High School this Tuesday. Paterson Youth Council members will be joined by volunteers from local financial institutions to teach JFK students about different financial literacy topics.
NAREB NATIONAL BUILDING BLACK WEALTH DAY ATTRACTED OVER 25,000 PEOPLE AT EVENTS ACROSS THE...
On Saturday, April 13, more than 25,000 individuals flocked to events nationwide, marking the National Building Black Wealth Day as designated by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). In over 100 cities, seminars and one-on-one sessions delved into a wide range of topics, from homeownership and property investment to business startups and other wealth-building opportunities.
Investing in Tomorrow: Clean Energy as the Path to Prosperity for All
On Earth Day 1993, I delivered the first major speech of my life. It was in New York City’s Bryant Park, kicking off a nationwide tour to rally opposition to the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Statement from DHCD on Passage of Bill to Support Talbert Street Homeowners
The Council of the District of Columbia passed the “Relief for River East at Grandview Condominium Owners Emergency Act of 2024,” which includes critical supports for homeowners of River East at Grandview Estates, also known as Talbert Street.
Black Women Contractors Request House of Representative Minority Leader Congressman Hakeem Jeffries to Demand...
Ann McNeill, Founder and Chair, National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC), authored a letter to the House of Representatives Minority Leader, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries to demand mandatory, equitable contracting goals in US DOT surface transportation contract awards.
HUD Awards $83 Million to Boost Local Affordable Housing and Community Development
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it will award $83 million to three
To Qualify for Federal Assistance, You Must Apply with FEMA
Survivors of the severe storms and flooding that occurred Dec. 17–19, 2023 and Jan. 9-13, 2024, living in Kent, Providence or Washington counties may have already reported their damages to
Broad Housing Coalition Statement on Purported “Rent Control” on Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Communities
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued its annual income determination for Low-Income Housing
MBA Opposes Biden Administration’s Rent Control on LIHTC-Financed Multifamily Properties
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement on the Biden administration’s planned
5 Things to Understand About Sustainability in Real Estate
In the real estate industry, sustainability is becoming a critical factor that influences decisions about investment, management, and development. The concept of sustainability in real estate has
