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House Republicans Pass Series of Dirty Energy Bills

National
This week, Republicans in the House of Representatives passed three energy bills that will drastically increase pollution, harm public health, and lead to higher energy prices. The bills – H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 – would clear the way for more dirty fossil fuel infrastructure and development and stymy investment in clean, affordable energy.
NAR

REALTORS® Embrace AI, Digital Tools to Enhance Client Service, NAR Survey Finds

National
Agents who are REALTORS® are leaning into artificial intelligence while continuing to rely on digital tools such as eSignature, social media, and drone photography to serve their clients, according to
American Land Title Association

American Land Title Association Announces New Innovations to Raise the Bar on Fraud Protection

National
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) announced two new policy endorsements designed to help protect homeowners from
MBA

August New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 1.0 Percent

National
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for August 2025 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 1.0 percent compared from a
NAHB

NAHB Calls on Congress to Protect Energy Choice

National
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today called on Congress to help ease the housing affordability crisis by supporting policies that preserve energy choice, ensure access to
ASE

As Congress Offers Bipartisan Legislation, Dozens of Firms Send Appropriators Letter Seeking Funding for...

National
As Congress resumed working on spending measures this week, the Alliance to Save Energy along with 69 other organizations,
FHFA

U.S. House Prices Rise 2.9 Percent Year over Year; Unchanged Quarter over Quarter

National
U.S. house prices rose 2.9 percent between the second quarter of 2024 and the second quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House
NAR

Victory for Homebuyers: President Signs NAR-Supported Privacy Bill

National
President Trump signed into law H.R. 2808, the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, bipartisan legislation that prevents homebuyers from being inundated with unsolicited calls, texts,

Four Manufactured Homes Arrive on the National Mall

National
On Tuesday, four manufactured homes arrived in Washington, D.C. for HUD’s fifth annual Innovative Housing Showcase. More than 5,000 people, including policymakers, housing industry representatives, media, and the public, are expected to attend the event, which will open on Saturday, Sept. 6 and run through Sept. 10.
AGC

CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT DIPS IN AUGUST AS PROJECT OWNERS PUT PLANS ON HOLD, IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT...

National
Association Survey Finds Tariffs, Other Policy Shifts Leading to Project Cancellations and Delays, While Substantial Share of
MBA

Multifamily Lending Increased 17 Percent to $289 Billion in 2024

National
In 2024, 2,463 different multifamily lenders originated a total of $288.7 billion in new mortgages for multifamily properties with five or more units, according to the Mortgage Bankers
WSHFC

Plan for producing starter homes released

National
A plan for producing thousands more affordable starter homes for Washington families to purchase is now available for use by veryone who is committed to addressing the state’s affordable housing crisis. Funded by the state legislature in 2024 and
NAHB

Single-Family Construction Down in Large Metros, Up in Rural Areas

National
In a sign of a soft housing market, single-family construction posted declines in nearly every geographic region in the second quarter of 2025, with the largest percentage drop of 3.8%
AGC

CONSTRUCTION SPENDING EDGES DOWN BY 0.1 PERCENT IN JULY AS DECLINES IN NONRESIDENTIAL AND...

National
Association Survey Finds Tariffs, Labor Shortages and Other Challenges Have Caused Owners to Cancel, Defer, or Shrink
NAR

NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 0.4% Decrease in July

National
Pending home sales decreased by 0.4% in July from the prior month and rose 0.7% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales report. The

Regulation Increases Rent Costs, New Study Finds

National
A new follow-up study conducted by economists from MetroSight – sponsored by the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) – shows that some housing regulations increase the cost of rent, particularly for lower-income renters and those renting from small multifamily properties.
MBA

MISMO Calls for Industry Professionals to Join Commercial eNotes Development Workgroup

National
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, has issued a call for industry professionals to join the Commercial eNotes Development Workgroup (DWG), an effort
NAHB

New Home Sales Flat as Affordability Concerns Persist

National
High mortgage rates, rising construction costs and economic uncertainty continue to deter many potential home buyers during this summer season. Sales of newly built single-family homes
AGC

BARELY HALF OF METRO AREAS ADD CONSTRUCTION JOBS FROM JULY 2024 TO JULY 2025;...

National
Arlington-Alexandria-Reston, Va.-W.Va. and Las Cruces, N.M. Again Lead in Number and Percentage of Yearly Job Gains, While
AGC

Officials to Release New Data Showing Severity of Construction Workforce Shortages and the Impacts...

National
On Thursday, August 28 at 1 p.m. EDT, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and NCCER will release new data

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Florida Realtors Launches Sabal Sign Nationwide for Form Simplicity Ultimate Edition

Form Simplicity, one of the real estate industry’s most trusted and widely used transaction management solutions created and owned by the Florida Realtors, today announced the nationwide

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House Republicans Pass Series of Dirty Energy Bills

This week, Republicans in the House of Representatives passed three energy bills that will drastically increase pollution, harm public health, and lead to higher energy prices. The bills – H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 – would clear the way for more dirty fossil fuel infrastructure and development and stymy investment in clean, affordable energy.