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National Institute of Building Sciences and MOD X Announce Publication of HUD Report on...

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The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and MOD X announce the release of HUD’s new report, HUD’s Past, Present,

ICYMI: Warnock Provision Banning Private Equity in Housing Overwhelmingly Passes Senate

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Recently, the Senate passed the?21st?Century ROAD to Housing Act?by a vote of 89-10. The bipartisan housing package includes Senator Reverend Warnock’s provision to ban large corporations from mass purchasing single-family homes. Georgia’s housing market is suffocated by private equity,
NMHC

NMHC Statement in Support of the White House Executive Orders on Housing Affordability

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NMHC applauds the Administration for taking important action in their most recent Executive Orders to remove key barriers to housing development. From streamlining permitting requirements
NAHB

NAHB’s New Resource Shares Tools for Successful Leadership

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BuilderBooks, the publishing arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), recently released Frameworks for BOLD Leadership: Blueprints to Build Trust, Teams, and Legacy. The

New White House Executive Orders Skirt Civil Rights Laws in its Claim to Promote...

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The National Fair Housing Alliance® (NFHA™) is expressing its deep concern regarding two executive orders issued by the Trump Administration last week that claim to promote access to mortgage credit and remove regulatory barriers to spur the development of affordable homes.
NHC

National Housing Conference announces new Board appointments and returning members, strengthening expertise and leadership

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The National Housing Conference (NHC) announces the appointment of four new members to its Board of Governors,

Housing that Works for Rural Iowa

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In a small Iowa town, one home can change everything. It can mean the difference between keeping a young teacher in the community or losing her to a city 90 minutes away. Between a farm kid staying on the family land or leaving for good. Between a Main Street that’s growing and one that’s
Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Ranking Members Heinrich, King Lead Bicameral Amicus Brief Challenging Trump’s Plans for Illegal Monument...

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U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S.
Senator Mike Rounds

Rounds Delivers Major Housing Affordability Wins for South Dakota

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U.S. Senator Mike Rounds today secured the passage of key housing priorities for South Dakota as the Senate approved the 21st Century Road to Housing Act. The legislation includes
ALTA

ALTA Appreciates Executive Orders on Housing Supply and Affordability

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The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association representing the land title insurance industry, supports the administration’s commitment to improving housing
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

ICYMI | Secretary Turner & Governor Sanders in Fox Digital: “Why HUD’s proposed rule...

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Secretary Scott Turner and Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders penned an opinion piece in Fox Digital highlighting HUD’s proposed rule giving public housing authorities and Section 8
U.S. Senator Mark Kelly

Senate Passes Kelly-Backed Bill to Boost Affordable Housing and Lower Costs

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Arizona Senator Mark Kelly voted to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, bipartisan legislation to build more homes, bring down housing costs, and expand affordable housing options for

Rise Economy and NCRC Announce $2.5 Billion Expansion of Columbia Bank’s Community Benefits Agreement...

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Rise Economy, in partnership with The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC), today announced a $2.5 billion addendum to Columbia Bank’s Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), expanding the bank’s commitments in California following its recent acquisition of Irvine, California-based Pacific Premier Bank.
NAHB

Builder Sentiment Inches Higher but Affordability Concerns Persist

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Builder sentiment inched up in March even as builders continue to express affordability concerns stemming from elevated construction costs and shortages of buildable lots and labor.
NLIHC

NLIHC Releases The Gap 2026: A Shortage of Affordable Homes

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Report reveals a national shortage of 7.2 million homes affordable and available for extremely low-income renters. The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) published The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes.
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla

Padilla Statement on 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

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U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after the Senate overwhelmingly passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act on a bipartisan basis: “As Donald Trump’s chaotic
NAR

NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 1.7% Increase in February

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Existing-home sales increased by 1.7% month-over-month in February, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales Report. The report provides the real estate

Housing advocates highlight need for state-funded rental subsidy program to support low-income Rhode Islanders

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The Housing Network of Rhode Island (HNRI) convened housing advocates, including partner organizations and elected officials, at the State House today to highlight legislation intended to provide more permanent, affordable homes to the most vulnerable Rhode Islanders.

Circulate San Diego and Assemblymember Alvarez Announce the Affordable Homes Bonus Law to Create...

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Circulate San Diego and Assemblymember David Alvarez announced new legislation to create more affordable homes. The Affordable Homes Bonus Law (AB 2433) will boost homeownership, create more affordable homes, and streamline housing approvals.

Atlanta Regional Commission Shares 2025 Housing Leadership Academy Cohort Report and Commitments

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The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) today released a set of housing commitments from local elected officials across metro Atlanta after a seven-month leadership program focused on tackling the region’s growing affordability challenges.

Business Real Estate Press Releases

NorthstarMLS Invests in Next-Generation Consumer Home Search with Broker Public Portal

NorthstarMLS today announced a strategic partnership with industry-owned technology alliance Broker Public Portal (BPP) to power a next-generation MLS consumer search platform designed to deliver a more transparent, accurate, and broker-connected home search experience.

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases

Rep. Aguilar Requests Nearly $50 Million in Funding for 20 Community...

Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced 20 Community Project Funding requests for the Inland Empire totaling $49,739,093 that were submitted to the House Committee on Appropriations, on which Rep. Aguilar serves. If approved, this funding would directly fund local efforts to create job training and research programs, strengthen water and flood infrastructure, improve public safety, reduce crime