Yearly Archives: 2019
Statement from NAHB Chairman Randy Noel on Agreement to Reopen the Government
Randy Noel, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from LaPlace, La., today issued the following statement regarding the agreement
Twin Cities Apartment Boom Is Showing No Signs of Slowing Down According to Reports
The Twin Cities is undergoing an apartment boom, and according to reports, there is no sign of it slowing down in the near future.
As Shutdown Puts Families at Risk of Homelessness, Federal Law Protects Children’s School Rights
Over 2.5 million children experience homelessness each year in the U.S., and advocates fear their ranks will increase due to the continuing government shutdown. As the 800,000 federal
Norton Elected as Chair of the House Highways and Transit Subcommittee
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) was elected by her fellow Democrats on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (T&I) to serve as chair of its Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
FEMA Mitigation Team Assesses Hurricane Michael’s Effects on Buildings
A team of experts in buildings and their performance has conducted an assessment of 350 structures affected by Hurricane Michael in the Florida Panhandle. From these assessments,
New network will strengthen Puerto Rico nonprofits to accelerate hurricane recovery and address community...
A new network introduced today will provide training, networking opportunities and funding for nonprofit organizations across Puerto Rico to increase their capacity to meet crucial community needs in areas such as housing
Bay Area Philanthropy, Business, and Community Advocates Unite to Launch Landmark Regional Housing Partnership
Capital Impact Partners joins Bay Area community and faith leaders, housing advocates, business leaders, and philanthropists to launch a regional public-private housing partnership that will build
Mayors of San Francisco, Philadelphia, Oakland, Gary, and Sacramento Discuss City Solutions to Homelessness...
Five mayors spoke at the Center for American Progress about their cities’ strategies for making housing affordable and combating homelessness. This conversation comes as the Trump
MBA Board of Directors Rallies to Support Opens Doors Foundation in 2018
The MBA Opens Doors Foundation (Opens Doors) today announced it received more than $1.13 million in donations in 2018 from members and member companies of the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA)
NAR Seeks Realtors® Who Volunteer to Apply for the 2019 Good Neighbor Awards
Many Realtors®, members of the National Association of Realtors®, go beyond helping consumers buy and sell homes by giving back to their communities through volunteer work.
KTGY Architecture + Planning Unveils New Luxury Townhome Lifestyle in Uptown Irvine with Model...
KTGY Architecture + Planning announced today the grand opening of LUX by Intracorp, an exclusive enclave of 39 townhomes in Uptown Irvine offering incredible access to the best
Free Rebuilding and Repair Advice Available in Leon County Jan. 24-29
FEMA and home improvement retailers in Leon County are teaming up Jan. 24-29 to provide free information and literature on making homes stronger and safer, as Floridians repair or rebuild their homes damaged by Hurricane Michael
With No Mortgage, Flood Insurance Proved to Be a Good Decision
Sarah Herring grew up in her family’s home near the bay in Port St. Joe, was married in the backyard and now owns the property mortgage-free. Hurricane Michael’s winds tore off the roof
Senior Relocation Ordinance an Important Step in Making Affordable Housing in Chicago Better For...
The City of Chicago has taken an important step towards better serving the needs of Chicago’s elderly residents with the passage of the Chicago Relocation Plan Ordinance. The measure, which unanimously passed the City Council on Wednesday, will ensure that seniors who reside in affordable housing buildings in Chicago have the basic assurance of safety, security, and stability when their homes are being renovated by developers who receive City funding.
Treasury, IRS Give Big Win to Real Estate Professionals in Qualified Business Income Rule
Late last week, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations regarding the new 20 percent deduction on qualified business income.
Mayor Bowser and DC Housing Finance Agency Announce New Mortgage Assistance Program for Furloughed...
As the partial federal government shutdown extends into its second month, Mayor Bowser and the DC Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) have announced a new program to provide mortgage
Learn about grants to rebuild after Hurricane Florence at Monday’s Information Session
New Hanover County is hosting a drop-in information session on Monday, January 28, from 4 to 7 p.m., to help homeowners, businesses and community organizations learn more about Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs. The information session will be held in the Oleander Room of the Northeast Library at 1241 Military Cutoff Road in Wilmington.
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 2.7 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week
Institute Recognizes 2018 Beyond Green Award Winners
The National Institute of Building Sciences recognized the winners of the 2018 Beyond Green™ High-Performance Building and Community Awards Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at its Annual Awards Banquet, held during Building Innovation 2019: The National Institute of Building Sciences Seventh Annual Conference and Expo at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C.
President Signs Integrated Planning Bill into Law, NACWA Touts Greater Long-Term Certainty for Clean...
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) applauds the President’s signing of the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act into law on January 14 2019. This bill codifies the US
