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Understanding Joint Property Ownership in Dubai

National
Dubai, with its luxurious skyline, world-class infrastructure, and diverse population, is one of the most attractive destinations for real estate investment. Buying property in Dubai is a dream for many, whether for personal use, vacation homes, or as an investment opportunity.

Greenville-Anderson Named as top housing hot spot for 2025 by National Association of Realtors®

National
Greenville-Anderson South Carolina has been named one of 10 top hot spots for the 2025 housing market by the National Association of Realtors ® (NAR). This recognition is based on economic, demographic and housing factors predicted to significantly impact local markets as detailed in NAR's newest report, Housing Hot Spots for 2025: Top Markets Amid Stabilizing
7 Reasons Why Storage Units Are a Smart Solution for Homeowners

7 Reasons Why Storage Units Are a Smart Solution for Homeowners

National
Have you ever felt like your home is getting smaller by the day? No matter how many times you declutter, it seems like you never have enough space to store your belongings. This is a common

Best Suburbs of Chicago to Buy a House in 2025

National
As we step into 2025, many prospective homeowners are looking toward the Chicagoland area for its diverse suburbs, excellent amenities, and high quality of life. If you’re asking, “What is the best suburb to buy a house in?” you’re not alone.
USDA

Biden-Harris Administration announces nearly $335M in grants to support private forestland management and conservation...

National
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced awards of nearly $335 million to strengthen financial incentives for private
RESO Announces 2025 Board of Directors Election Winners

RESO Announces 2025 Board of Directors Election Winners

National
The results of the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) 2025 Board of Directors election have been announced for five open seats, director appointments and the board’s Executive
EPA

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $735M in Selections for Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles as Part of...

National
70 applicants tentatively selected to receive funding for over 2,400 zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, along with
MBA

Mortgage Credit Availability Decreased in November

National
Mortgage credit availability decreased in November according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE
Mrs. Claus new kitchen - North Pole remodel - Revive

Santa’s North Pole Home Gets a Modern Remodel with Holiday Magic by Revive Real...

National
Santa and Mrs. Claus are ringing in this holiday season with a home makeover that’s as magical as Christmas morning. After more than 200 years of sleigh bells, cookie baking, and reindeer
Congresswoman Amata Coleman Radewagen

Amata Welcomes $470,821 in Federal Transportation Safety Funds

National
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming notice of $470,821 for the American Samoa Department of Public Safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of
FEMA

FEMA Issues $292 Million in N.C. Public Assistance Grants

National
FEMA has obligated more than $292 million for 47 grants to support the Tropical Storm Helene recovery in North Carolina. FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides reimbursement to
U.S. Department of the Treasury

U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases Final Rules on Investment Tax Credit to Produce...

National
Final rules will provide additional clarity and certainty for project developers, helping to produce more clean power, build a strong clean energy economy, and create good-paying jobs.
NAHB

Increased Construction in Low Density Areas is the New Status Quo

National
More residential construction is occurring in low density suburbs and outlying areas because of several factors that affect housing affordability, including the continued lack of buildable lots, higher

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES NEW REGISTRY FOR CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS ENGAGED...

National
he New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) today announced a new law for contractors and subcontractors. Effective December 30, 2024, those who submit bids or perform construction work on public projects or certain private projects will be required to register with NYSDOL.
AGC

CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES BY 10,000 JOBS IN NOVEMBER WITH MODERATE GAINS IN BOTH RESIDENTIAL...

National
Contractors Continue to Hire Workers as Association Urges Incoming Trump Administration to Accelerate Federal Reviews so

5 Benefits of Working with a Real Estate Agency When Buying a Home

National
We all know how buying a home can be a hectic process. You have to browse through the internet looking for a home that suits your needs, budget, and preferences. Then you have to visit these homes to see if they are what you are looking for. From there, there is plenty of paperwork to be handled.
Financial Services Republicans

McHenry, Waters Lead Bipartisan Efforts Highlighting the Impact of AI on the Financial Services...

National
Ahead of a hearing to examine how technology is shaping the future of finance, the Chairman of the House Financial Services
Habitat

Habitat for Humanity helped more than 3 million people build or improve a place...

National
An improved place to call home can lead to better health outcomes and peace of mind for a family. Every culture faces unique barriers to affordable home repair, and in Peru just the

RI Delegation Announces $31.9 Million to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Construction Projects

National
U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced a new $31,933,577 Low-Carbon Transportation Materials grant for the Rhode Island
NAR

Pending Home Sales Climbed 2.0% in October, Third Straight Month of Gains

National
Pending home sales ascended in October – the third consecutive month of increases – according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four major U.S. regions experienced month-over-

U.S. National


Murphy, Blumenthal Join Senate Democrats To Introduce The American Homeownership Act To Stop Wall...

National
U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, and a group of Democratic senators in introducing The American Homeownership Act to rein in corporate landlords and get housing back into the hands of the American people.

NFHA Tracks Trump’s Broken Promises on Affordability ahead of His State of the Union...

National
Later today, President Trump will deliver his first State of the Union address in his second term in office, while the people of America continue to be in the throes of fair and affordable housing crisis.
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin

Durbin Talks Illinois Water Infrastructure Projects With Chicago Army Corps District Commander

National
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Chicago District
NAHB

Affordability Posts Mild Gains in Second Half of 2025 but Crisis Continues

National
Though new and existing homes remain largely unaffordable, the needle moved slightly in the right direction in the second half of 2025, according to the latest data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index

Secure Your Home with These Tips

National
Staying safe at home is more significant than ever. The odds of break-ins are increasing. So, it is imperative to ensure your home security. Do you own an apartment? Or are you a condo owner? There are simple steps that can help guard your home.
Mulch Provider in Chicago

5 Tips on Choosing a Mulch Provider in Chicago

National
Have you recently started some kind of a gardening or a landscaping project, and have you found yourself in need of some mulch? Perhaps you are trying to boost the health of your flower beds, or you are thinking about boosting the aesthetic appeal of

Thompson Announces more than $1.9 Million for Ford City Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Project

National
U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) today announced more than $1.9 million in federal funding for the Ford City Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Project.

Energy-Efficient Windows and Doors: What Homeowners Should Prioritize Before Replacing

National
When homeowners think about upgrades that improve property value, kitchens and bathrooms often come to mind first. However, windows and doors quietly influence comfort, efficiency, security, and resale appeal in ways that few other improvements can match.
Congressman John Larson

Larson, Blumenthal, Murphy Announce Landmark Project Labor Agreement Requirement, Securing Union Jobs for $345...

National
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy announced a new federal determination they
MBA

Mortgage Application Payments Increased in January

National
Homebuyer affordability declined in January, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants increasing to $2,070 from $2,025 in December. This is according to the
Commercial Fencing Contractor in Dallas

7 Tips on Choosing a Commercial Fencing Contractor in Dallas

National
If you have decided to replace your old commercial fence, or get a brand new one for your brand new property in Dallas, one thing is absolutely for sure. This is not something that you will be able

Thompson Announces $1.8 Million for the West Market Street Pedestrian and Traffic System Improvements

National
U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) announced $1.8 million in federal funding for the West Market Street Pedestrian Improvements and Traffic System Improvements Project in East Buffalo Township.
EPA

EPA Issues Clean Water Act Order to Atlas Operating, LLC, to Complete Oil Cleanup...

National
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a unilateral administrative order (UAO) to Atlas Operating, LLC, following an estimated discharge of 33,600 gallons of a mixture of

Common Uses for Collapsible Bollards in Mixed-Access Developments

National
Mixed-access developments bring together pedestrians, residents, shoppers, service vehicles, and emergency responders in the same shared space. Managing how vehicles move through these environments requires solutions that provide control without creating a rigid or unwelcoming atmosphere. Collapsible bollards offer that balance.
DOE

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

National
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

National
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

National
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...

National
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...

National
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.

U.S. States


FEMA

President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Disaster Declaration for Texas

Texas
FEMA announced federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Hanna from July 25, 2020, and continuing
FEMA

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Numbers Fire

California
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of Nevada in combating the Numbers Fire burning in Douglas County.
Start An LLC In Texas

How Much Does It Cost To Start An LLC In Texas?

National
In the process of setting up your Texas LLC, you'll be faced with quite a few expenses. Some of these are required by legislation, and others are just recommended. We'll cover the costs of setting up an LLC in Texas and also provide you with the informatio
Registered Agent In Texas

5 Benefits Of Using A Registered Agent In Texas

Texas
The services of a registration agent began as part of due process in the US Constitution. A lawsuit includes the legal right to be notified of claims or other legal matters. Here are some brief things that will help explain what a Registered Agent Service In Texas 

Avoid TV Tip-Over Incidents During Super Bowl LIV with Safety Tips

New York
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is alerting consumers about the dangers of television (TV) tip-over hazards. Millions of New Yorkers will watch the Super Bowl this Sunday either on TVs at home or at parties with friends. DCP is taking this TV-focused occasion to remind consumers of critical TV safety tips.
Starbucks_Fresno

Brand-New Single-Tenant Starbucks Drive-Thru Trades in Fresno, Calif. for $1,345 PSF

California
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property sales, announced today that the firm has completed the sale of a brand-new, single-tenant Starbucks
FEMA

Rosenberg family home for the holidays – and prepared for future hurricanes

Texas
A Houston-area mom is sharing her Hurricane Harvey recovery story this holiday season, along with the importance of always being prepared for flood events.

5 Cities in Florida: Which One Makes for the Best Real Estate Investment Opportunity...

Florida
Fast-growing Florida has been a favorite of real estate investors for many years. With so much interest having been focused on the state, though, investors need to take care to seek the best available opportunities.

WALTER J. MAHONEY STATE OFFICE BUILDING TO BE SOLD

New York
Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced that the Senator Walter J. Mahoney State Office Building located at 65 Court Street in Buffalo will be sold at auction in 2020. A work group formed earlier this year made up of City, County, and State officials working with professional real estate consultants CBRE, determined that in the current competitive and robust Buffalo real estate market
SCR

Charleston South Carolina expected to outpace national real estate market averages through 2025

National
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) recently identified 10 markets expected to outperform over the next three to five years. In alphabetical order, the markets are
Peter Evering

WHAT IS THE EVICTION PROCESS IN CALIFORNIA?

California
Eviction is a dirty word for both tenants and the landlords that believe the time has come to remove one or more parties from an apartment. The process anywhere can lead to a strained relationship at best and a bitter acrimonious fight that ends up in the judicial system.
FEMA

FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Local Home Improvement Stores

Texas
Disaster survivors affected by the severe storms and floods from Tropical Storm Imelda, can visit local home improvement stores in Katy, Houston and Spring from Monday, Dec. 9, to Saturday
ABC National

Florida Tops ABC’s Annual Merit Shop Scorecard State Ranking for Second Year in a...

Florida
Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2019 Merit Shop Scorecard today, an annual ranking based on state policies and programs that encourage workforce development, career and technical education
Top 4 Places to Buy a Second Home

Top 4 Places to Buy a Second Home in the US

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There are about 7.4 million homes owned as a second home in the United States. For many people, their second home is a vacation home. This gives them a chance to get away and break routine while also having all of the comforts of being in their own home.
Carol Corden cuts the ribbon

Ribbon Cutting Celebrating New Affordable Apartments in the Bronx for Low-Income Families and Domestic...

New York
New Destiny was joined by supporters and colleagues to celebrate the opening of its newly constructed service-enriched affordable housing project - The Jennings - located in the Crotona Park East
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD AWARDS $1.5 MILLION TO PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO ASSIST YOUNG PEOPLE AGING OUT...

National
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today awarded $1.5 million to nearly a dozen housing authorities to assist young people aging out

BLM NAMES VETERAN LAND MANAGER TO LEAD CALIFORNIA STATE OFFICE

California
The Bureau of Land Management today announced that Karen Mouritsen has been named the new California State Director—a key leadership position based in Sacramento. As State Director, Mouritsen will direct a team that manages lands encompassing 15% of the Golden State’s total land mass
USDOJ

California Real Estate Developer Convicted of Making Conduit Contributions in Two U.S. Congressional Campaigns

California
Today, a federal jury found an Oakland-area real estate developer guilty for funneling tens of thousands of dollars through straw donors into two consecutive congressional campaigns

NYS OASAS ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW RECOVERY CENTER IN NEW YORK CITY

New York
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) today announced the opening of the new JLC Recovery and Wellness Center in New York City. JLC is operated by Exponents Inc. and provides free help and support services for people affected by addiction and for their families.

Robust U.S economy not a boost for black homeownership

National
In spite of a robust U.S. economy, a strong employment rate, and steadily increasing 401(k) plan earnings, Black homeownership rates continue to drop. Drawing from the 2019 release of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers

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AGC

SIXTY PERCENT OF FIRMS WORKING ON HIGHWAY UPGRADES EXPERIENCED CARS CRASHING INTO THEIR WORK...

National
Annual Survey by HCSS and Associated General Contractors of America Finds Drivers and Passengers are at Greater Risk of Injury and Death in Work Zone Crashes As Officials Urge Drivers
NAHB

New Home Sales Decline in May

National
Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 7.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 626,000 units in May, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
DOI

$17+ Million in Grants Will Help States, Local Communities Keep Waters Clean, Economies Thriving

National
Water-loving outdoor recreationists and local communities in 27 states will have additional resources to help boaters keep America’s waters clean, thanks to more than $17 million in Clean Vessel Act program grants from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
FEMA

Port Aransas ready for return of summer tourism

Texas
Texas SandFest drew a record 35,000 people April 26-28, encouraging business owners that Port Aransas is on its way to recovery. With nearly all the city’s retailers and restaurants re-opened, residents are beginning to feel like things are getting back to normal.
OJO Labs - Eight Major Awards

OJO Labs: Five Months, Eight Major Awards

National
OJO Labs, a leading-edge technology company on a mission to empower consumer decision-making through its conversational AI assistant, OJO, won the highly coveted 2019 A-List Award among mid-sized companies from the Austin Chamber of Commerce in partnership with SXSW
Property on Airbnb

Should I Rent Out my Property on Airbnb?

National
Listing property on Airbnb has become a popular way to make extra money, meet new people, and provide some freedom, but there are a few key things to think about when you are considering listing your property. It is key to know what you’re getting yourself into.
Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation Launches $5.5 Million Opportunity Zone Community Capacity Building Initiative for Select...

National
The Rockefeller Foundation today announced an initiative to help U.S. cities attract responsible private investment in economically-distressed communities through Opportunity Zones created in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This effort will help ensure new investment delivers sustainable benefits for more than 30 million low-income Americans living in Opportunity Zones
PaulineWeaver

Eden Housing and City of Fremont Celebrate Grand Opening of KTGY-Designed Affordable Senior Housing...

National
Pauline Weaver Senior Apartments is located in the Warms Springs area of Alameda County and features 90 apartment homes for very low and extremely low-income seniors, near I-880 freeway, BART, shopping, services and other amenities.
VA

VA’s Home Loan Guaranty program notifies Veterans of potential loan fee waivers

National
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced May 13 that Veterans who qualify for a VA Home Loan funding fee waiver are now being notified in their home loan eligibility certificate and disability compensation award letter.
Merri Jo Cowen - headshot

A Stellar Idea: My Florida Regional MLS Reimagines the Multiple Listing Service

The nation's third-largest Multiple Listing Service, My Florida Regional MLS, will become Stellar MLS on June 4, 2019, in a move that totally reimagines the MLS. Currently serving 58,000 customers
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS TO CO-HOST HUD INNOVATIVE HOUSING SHOWCASE

National
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today announced the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will co-host the Department's inaugural "Innovative Housing Showcase." The Innovative Housing Showcase will be held on the National Mall June 1-5, 2019

Department of the Interior: Yakima Water Plan Is a “Model” and “Holistic”

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, asked the Department of the Interior about its commitment to the Yakima River Basin during a hearing on the president’s FY 2017 budget request. Deputy Secretary of the Interior Michael Connor agreed with Sen. Cantwell that the Yakima River Basin plan “is a model for the rest of the nation in water management.”

Energy Costs to Cook Thanksgiving Meal Up to 25% Lower in 2015

“Consumers Energy is thankful to be a part of holiday celebrations across the state as warm Thanksgiving memories are being made, and we are committed to providing many more generations of Michigan families with reliable, affordable energy in all seasons,” said Garrick Rochow, Consumers Energy’s vice president and chief customer officer

Agencies Issue Final Rule to Exempt Subset of Higher-Priced Mortgage Loans from Appraisal Requirements

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Six federal financial regulatory agencies today issued a final rule that creates exemptions from certain appraisal requirements for a subset of higher-priced mortgage loans. The exemptions are intended to save borrowers time and money while still ensuring that the loans are financially sound

Department Enters into Consent Order with Equity Loans, LLC and its owners Eduardo Gutierrez...

Atlanta, Georgia - November 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) entered into a Consent Order with Equity Loans, LLC, License Number 23300, located at 1150 Hammond Dr., Building E, Suite 650, Atlanta, Georgia 30328, to resolve allegations pertaining to violations of the Georgia Residential Mortgage Act

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

Murphy, Blumenthal Join Senate Democrats To Introduce The American Homeownership Act...

U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, and a group of Democratic senators in introducing The American Homeownership Act to rein in corporate landlords and get housing back into the hands of the American people.