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Rep. Cavitt introduces flexibility plan for local parks and recreation boards
State Rep. Cam Cavitt today announced a new legislative plan to add additional layers of flexibility for governance rules that apply to local parks and recreation boards. The legislation would allow counties with populations under 100,000 to reduce the size of their parks and recreation boards from 10 members to 7, saving potentially thousands of dollars in overhead costs each year.
MBA Statement on FHFA’s 2026 Multifamily Loan Purchase Caps
MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement regarding the Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA) announcement of the 2026 multifamily lending
Civil Rights Coalition Urges the Office of Science and Technology Policy to Reaffirm Critical...
The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) and a coalition of 33 civil rights organizations are urging the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to reaffirm important civil rights protections as it shapes the nation’s approach to artificial intelligence
NLIHC Releases The Gap: Assessing the Affordability and Availability of Rental Housing in Puerto...
The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) has released The Gap: Assessing the Affordability and Availability of Rental
NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 1.2% Increase in October
Existing-home sales increased by 1.2% in October, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales Report. The Report provides the real estate ecosystem, including
Builder Sentiment Relatively Flat in November as Market Headwinds Persist
Market uncertainty exacerbated by the government shutdown along with economic uncertainty stemming from tariffs and rising construction costs kept builder confidence firmly in negative
New York Apartment Association Joins NAA Federation
The National Apartment Association (NAA) Board of Directors approved the establishment of a charter for the New York Apartment Association (NYAA). A local leader for housing solutions in the nation’s largest city and across the fourth largest state, NYAA joins NAA’s nationwide federation of 140 affiliate partners that represent more than 13 million apartment homes globally.
Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in October
Homebuyer affordability improved in October, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants decreasing to $2,039 from $2,067 in September. This is according to the
GWRCCC Completes Five-Year Electrification Project to Expand EV Access Across Mid-Atlantic
The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC), in collaboration with over 25 partners, has successfully completed a five-year Mid-Atlantic Electrification Project (MAEP) awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy. The multi-million initiative aimed to establish a comprehensive regional electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem across the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Kansas Housing awards four 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit proposals in round two
In August, Kansas Housing received 15 applications for the 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), equating to more than $21 million in LIHTCs and Kansas Affordable Housing Tax Credits (KAHTC) for the second of two application rounds. Of the four applications awarded, the approved LIHTCs/KAHTCs and PABs will build 406 new units and preserve 119 units:
Wesco International continues partnership with Habitat for Humanity to support 100,000 Floors to Play...
Wesco International, a global provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions,
NAHB Offers Lawmakers Recommendations on National E-Verify System
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today offered Congress several recommendations to make a national E-Verify employment verification system workable for small businesses
NAR Forecast: Home Sales Expected to Jump 14% in 2026
Existing-home sales are projected to rise by around 14% in 2026, according to National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Yun delivered his 2026 housing outlook today
Social and Affordable Homes Programme Prospectuses published
Homes England and the GLA have published their Social and Affordable Homes Programme delivery partner prospectuses alongside a policy statement from the housing minister. This outlines the details of the new £39 billion programme announced by government at the Spending Review, which will run from April 2026 for ten years
NHC applauds bipartisan HOME Reform Act
David M. Dworkin, President and CEO of the National Housing Conference (NHC), released the following statement in response to the introduction of the HOME Reform Act of 2025 by Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Chair Mike Flood (R-Neb.) and
Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Increased 36 Percent in the Third Quarter of 2025
Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations were 36 percent higher in the third quarter of 2025 compared to a year earlier, and increased 18 percent from the second quarter of
PwC and Urban Land Institute Report Reveals the 2026 Real Estate Trends Transforming Where...
Annual Emerging Trends in Real Estate® report cites data centers and senior housing as key sectors, and names Dallas-Fort Worth
With CDB Support, Kingstown Port Opens
Regional trade and connectivity have entered a new era with the recent opening of the Kingstown Port. The landmark achievement was made possible through USD130 million loan resources provided by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB / the Bank), and USD equivalent of a 3 million Technical Assistance grant for project preparation and USD36 million grant for project implementation.
First-Time Home Buyer Share Falls to Historic Low of 21%, Median Age Rises to...
The share of first-time home buyers dropped to a record low of 21%, while the typical age of first-time buyers climbed to an all-time high of 40 years, according to the National Association of
New Fair Housing Trends Report Finds Pervasive Discrimination as Federal Government Rolls Back Civil...
The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) released its 2025 Fair Housing Trends Report revealing that 32,321 housing discrimination complaints were filed nationwide in 2024. The numbers signal one of the highest figures in more than two decades, amid a steep decline in the nation’s ability to enforce civil rights protections as federal funding cuts take hold during the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history.
