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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.
REALTORS® Embrace AI, Digital Tools to Enhance Client Service, NAR Survey Finds
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 Announces New Innovations to Raise the Bar on Fraud Protection
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) announced two new policy endorsements designed to help protect homeowners from
August New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 1.0 Percent
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 Calls on Congress to Protect Energy Choice
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
As Congress Offers Bipartisan Legislation, Dozens of Firms Send Appropriators Letter Seeking Funding for...
As Congress resumed working on spending measures this week, the Alliance to Save Energy along with 69 other organizations,
U.S. House Prices Rise 2.9 Percent Year over Year; Unchanged Quarter over Quarter
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
Victory for Homebuyers: President Signs NAR-Supported Privacy Bill
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
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.
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT DIPS IN AUGUST AS PROJECT OWNERS PUT PLANS ON HOLD, IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT...
Association Survey Finds Tariffs, Other Policy Shifts Leading to Project Cancellations and Delays, While Substantial Share of
Multifamily Lending Increased 17 Percent to $289 Billion in 2024
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
Plan for producing starter homes released
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
Single-Family Construction Down in Large Metros, Up in Rural Areas
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%
CONSTRUCTION SPENDING EDGES DOWN BY 0.1 PERCENT IN JULY AS DECLINES IN NONRESIDENTIAL AND...
Association Survey Finds Tariffs, Labor Shortages and Other Challenges Have Caused Owners to Cancel, Defer, or Shrink
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 0.4% Decrease in July
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
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.
MISMO Calls for Industry Professionals to Join Commercial eNotes Development Workgroup
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
New Home Sales Flat as Affordability Concerns Persist
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
BARELY HALF OF METRO AREAS ADD CONSTRUCTION JOBS FROM JULY 2024 TO JULY 2025;...
Arlington-Alexandria-Reston, Va.-W.Va. and Las Cruces, N.M. Again Lead in Number and Percentage of Yearly Job Gains, While
Officials to Release New Data Showing Severity of Construction Workforce Shortages and the Impacts...
On Thursday, August 28 at 1 p.m. EDT, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and NCCER will release new data
