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DOE

Energy Department Announces $171.5 Million To Expand U.S. Geothermal Energy

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a funding opportunity of $171.5 million to support next-generation geothermal field-scale tests for both electricity generation and

Young Introduces Bill to Protect American Roads and Supply Chains

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U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety,introduced the Securing American Freight, Enforcement, and Reliability in(SAFER) Transport Act, or the SAFER Transport Act, comprehensive legislation to address ongoing issues negatively impacting U.S. freight and highways, improve roadway safety for Americans, and protect our national security.
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in December 2025

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The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential sales statistics for December 2025:
Navigating Ontario's Housing Affordability Crunch

Navigating Ontario’s Housing Affordability Crunch: How Relocation Trends Are Shaping 2026 Real Estate Transactions

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Ontario's 2026 housing affordability crisis is driving relocations. Explore market trends, GTA transaction impacts & practical
Habitat

Hundreds join Habitat for Humanity in D.C. to call on lawmakers as housing momentum...

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Bipartisan legislation more than a decade in the making is advancing in both chambers of Congress. Now, nearly 500 advocates from Habitat for Humanity organizations nationwide
NHC

NHC to honor housing finance leaders ?Bill Emerson and Debra W. Still at 2026...

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The National Housing Conference (NHC) announced today the honorees who will be recognized at its Annual Housing Visionary Awards Gala on June 24 at The Anthem in Washington, DC.

Rep. Aguilar Delivers Over $1 Million for Cucamonga Valley Water District to Strengthen Inland...

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Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced that he secured $1,092,000 in community project funding for Cucamonga Valley Water District’s (CVWD) Baseline Waterline Improvement Project. This grant funding will strengthen the resilience and dependability of the Inland Empire’s clean water infrastructure by allowing CVWD to replace 3,800 linear feet of 12-inch waterline along Baseline Road, spanning from Deer Creek Channel to Milliken Avenue.
FEMA

FEMA Approves $33.4 million to Support Recovery in Hawaii

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Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Noem, FEMA recently approved $33.4 million in funding to support recovery for past disasters in Hawaii for Public Assistance projects, which includes debris removal, emergency protective

Considerations When Constructing A New Home

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Building a new home represents one of the most significant financial and emotional investments most people will ever make. Unlike purchasing an existing property, constructing from the ground up offers unprecedented control over every detail but also introduces complexities that require careful planning and informed decision-making.
NAHB

Impact of Affordability Challenges and Demographic Shifts on Housing Trends in 2026

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Housing affordability has declined significantly in recent years. The deterioration in price-to-income ratio has been a key factor, as home prices have risen 53% since 2019, while median

Governor Healey Signs Single Stair Executive Order

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Last Friday, Governor Maura Healey signed an executive order establishing a technical advisory group to study and advise the administration on how Massachusetts can safely allow single-stair mid-rise residential construction above three stories.

New Residential Community in Austin, Texas, Celebrates Grand Opening with $1.75M Affordable Housing Program...

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Foundation Communities celebrated the grand opening of Juniper Creek, a new 110-unit family supportive housing development, made possible in part by a $1.75 million Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) awarded in 2025 through member Wells Fargo.
FEMA

Seven Tennessee Counties Now Eligible for Additional Categories of FEMA Public Assistance

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Local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in seven Tennessee counties affected by the January winter storm are now eligible for additional categories of Public Assistance grants.

LEADER JEFFRIES: “WE NEED TO GET THIS SITUATION TURNED AROUND SO WE CAN BRING...

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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Rep. Brad Schneider and local leaders in Illinois, where he emphasized that Americans are struggling under the Trump economy and that Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

Pressley Bills to Strengthen Eviction Protections, Help Families Reach Financial Stability Pass the House

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This week, the House passed two bills championed by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) that would strengthen

174 National, State, and Local Organizations Demand HUD Preserves Key Rule to Protect People...

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The National Fair Housing Alliance® (NFHA™), leading a coalition of 174 civil rights, fair housing, fair lending, and social justice organizations, filed a comment asking the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to halt plans to gut a critical tool that protects people from discrimination under the Fair Housing Act of 1968.
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Launches Fair Housing Investigation into East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC)

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) has launched an investigation into EPIC Real Properties, Inc., and Community
Habitat

Habitat for Humanity applauds House passage of Housing for the 21st Century Act

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Habitat for Humanity applauds the House’s passage of the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act. This is the most significant housing bill that the House has passed in more than a

Pressley Underscores Harm of Racial Bias in Home Appraisals, Urges Reform of Appraisal System...

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Black families who sought homeownership were held back by red tape, limited to redlined neighborhoods and faced blatant racism from banks.” “And for those who managed to secure a mortgage and buy a home, the value of their homes was grossly diminished by an appraisal system rife with racial bias, and that same appraisal system is around today.”

Statement from the National Fair Housing Alliance on FHFA’s Repeal of its Fair Lending...

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The National Fair Housing Alliance® (NFHA™) strongly condemns the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA’s) decision to repeal its Fair Lending, Fair Housing, and Equitable Housing Finance Plans Regulation (Fair Lending Rule) for two of the nation’s largest financial institutions, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) and the 11 Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBs).

Business Real Estate Press Releases

Christina and Michael - Keyes and Delta Media

The Keyes Family of Companies Launches Unified Digital Experience for Florida...

Miami, FL – February 18, 2026 – The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties today announced the launch of unified, AI-ready digital platforms designed to...

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases

MHP Receives $1M in Congressionally Directed Spending Funds for Amherst Affordable...

Nonprofit developer Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP) announced today it was selected to receive $1 million for Amherst Affordable Housing Redevelopment through Fiscal Year 2026 Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS). The funding, secured by U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks