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ALTA Commends FinCEN’s Postponement of Residential Real Estate Transfer Rule
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) released the following statement in response to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN’s) announcement that it was postponing the
AmeriCU Credit Union Expands Homeownership Support Through Federal Home Loan Bank of New York’s...
Homeownership is not out of reach with AmeriCU Credit Union and the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York’s Homebuyer Dream Program (HDP), Homebuyer Dream Program Plus (HDP Plus), and the New Homebuyer Dream Program Wealth Builder (HDP Wealth Builder).
NFHA Denounces Trump Administration’s Firing of Hundreds of HUD Employees During Government Shutdown
NFHA applauds U.S. District Court Judge Susan Illston’s decision to temporarily block the Trump administration from conducting mass layoffs during the government shutdown. NFHA strongly condemns the Administration’s decision to issue reduction-in-force (RIF) notices to more than 400 employees on Friday, according to press reports and court documents.
The Senate’s Confirmation of Craig Trainor to Lead HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and...
Last night, the Senate voted to confirm a package of 107 nominees that included Craig Trainor to be Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
MBA Education Honors WyHy Federal Credit Union’s Brittney Wagner-Tapia with Willis Bryant Award
MBA Education, the award-winning education division of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), today honored WyHy
Our Homes, Our Votes Nonpartisan Campaign Report Captures Lessons from Engaging Low-Income Communities in...
During National Voter Education Week, the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s (NLIHC) Our Homes, Our Votes (OHOV) nonpartisan campaign released a new report on effective
NAR Statement on Zillow’s App for ChatGPT
The National Association of REALTORS® issued the following statement on Zillow's app for ChatGPT:
"Implementing and integrating new technologies, like artificial intelligence (A.I.), into the home-buying and selling process has the potential to better serve consumers by enhancing the exposure of MLS listings
Amid Market Challenges, Builder Expectations Rise in October
Even as builders continue to grapple with market and macroeconomic uncertainty, sentiment levels posted a solid gain in October as future sales expectations surpassed the 50-point breakeven mark for the first time since last January.
September New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 2.0 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for September 2025 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 2.0 percent
Realtor® Jolene Selwa wins South Carolina REALTORS® highest community service award
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) has awarded Myrtle Beach Realtor® Jolene Selwa with its coveted C. Dan Joyner Good Neighbor Award. The honor was presented during the association's legal conference, REALTOR® MANIA, at Wild Dunes in Isle of Palms in September.
National Housing Conference offers guidance to workers impacted by government shutdown on housing payments
David M. Dworkin, President and CEO of the National Housing Conference (NHC), today issued the following statement
Habitat for Humanity applauds Senate passage of ROAD to Housing Act
A decade of fast-rising home prices is pushing homeownership out of reach for millions of low- and moderate-income households, but the solution isn’t as simple as building more homes. Habitat
NAR Applauds Senate Passage of the ROAD to Housing Act
The National Association of REALTORS® Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer Shannon McGahn issued the following statement after the United States Senate passed the Renewing
State Insurance Regulators Meet with FEMA Review Council at White House
With authorization for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) expiring later that same day, members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) met with members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council at the White House. During the meeting, NAIC members reiterated several longstanding priorities for state insurance regulators.
Remodeling Market Sentiment Improves in Third Quarter
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the third quarter, posting a reading of 60, up one point compared to the previous quarter. With the reading of 60, the RMI remains
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in September
Mortgage credit availability increased in September according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE
Aiken Association of REALTORS® Tabatha Amodio awarded SC REALTORS® James R. Peters AE Award...
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) has awarded Tabatha Amodio, Association Executive of the Aiken Association of REALTORS®, with its James R. Peters Association Executive Award of Excellence. The award was presented at the association's legal conference, REALTOR® MANIA, at Wild Dunes in Isle of Palms in September.
Urban Land Institute Foundation Achieves $100 Million Goal of “Our Cities, Our Future” Capital...
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) and research partner RCLCO, released the ULI Terwilliger Center for Housing’s 2025 Home Attainability Index, a data-rich tool measuring affordability,
National Association of REALTORS® Honors 2025 Good Neighbor Awards Finalists
The National Association of REALTORS® announced the 10 finalists for its 2025 Good Neighbor Awards today. These awards honor NAR members who make extraordinary differences in their
Rock Hill Realtor® John Rinehart receives SC REALTORS® Distinguished Service Award
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) has awarded its Distinguished Service Award to Realtor® John Rinehart, Broker/Owner of Rinehart Realty. The award was given during the association's legal conference, REALTOR® MANIA, at Wild Dunes in Isle of Palms in September.
