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Manufactured Housing Scores Major Win in Newly Enacted 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Marks a historic milestone in pursuit of the American Dream of homeownership. The enactment of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act represents the most significant federal housing supply legislation in decades and an important step toward expanding attainable homeownership opportunities for millions of Americans.
Builder Sentiment Stays Weak as Affordability Concerns Persist
Economic uncertainty and persistent affordability challenges driven by rising material prices, high land costs, and elevated mortgage rates continue to weigh on builder sentiment. Builder
Mortgage Credit Availability Decreased in June
Mortgage credit availability decreased in June according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology. The MCAI fell by 2.0 percent
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law
The Housing Network of Rhode Island (HNRI) is deeply grateful to legislative leaders and members of the General Assembly for advancing a $120 million housing bond to increase and preserve affordable housing as part of the FY27 budget.
NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 2.4% Decrease in June
Existing-home sales decreased by 2.4% month-over-month and increased 2.8% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales report. The
Promoting the Outdoor Recreation Economy through Permitting Reform and Creating Georgia’s First National Park
The Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on seven bills to streamline permitting for recreation projects, create
Matching Grant Program Supports Homebuyer Education and Counseling
Thanks to a collaboration between Wells Fargo and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), NeighborWorks Montana (NWMT) received $685,952 through the
Housing Night Returns to Ogren Park at Allegiance Field July 17
Homeword and Missoula Housing Authority are proud to bring back Housing Night, a community baseball game with the Missoula PaddleHeads on Friday, July 17, 2026, featuring $5 General Admission tickets, a paddleboard raffle, and a specialty jersey auction benefiting five local housing nonprofits.
Fair Housing Organizations and Tenant Turner Reach Agreement to Strengthen Fair Housing Practices in...
National Fair Housing Alliance® (NFHA™), Tenant Turner LLC, the Fair Housing Rights Center in Southeastern Pennsylvania (FHRC), and the Housing Equality Center of Pennsylvania (HECP) today announced a collaborative settlement agreement designed to enhance fair housing practices and promote equal access for individuals and families who rely on housing vouchers
MISMO Updates Mortgage Insurance Guidance to Utilize New Credit Models
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry’s standards organization, today announced the release of updated guidance for its Mortgage Insurance Implementation Guide. The guide
NAHB Statement on President Trump Canceling Signing of Housing Bill
Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio, issued the following statement after President Trump
Clock Is Ticking on Ability To Register for NAHMA’s NELLSExecutive Course
The July deadline to register for the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA)’s executive-level leadership course is quickly approaching. The NAHMA Emerging Leaders
Court Vacates Unlawful Funding Criteria for Solutions to Homelessness in Case Brought by Broad...
A federal court has struck down unlawful funding criteria imposed by the Trump-Vance administration that threatened to shift critical
NAA-NMHC Statement on the Bicameral 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
“The National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) commend Senators Scott (R-S.C.) and Warren (D-Mass.) and Representatives Hill (R-Ark.-2)
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 3.8% Increase in May
Pending home sales in May increased by 3.8% month-over-month and 4.8% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales report. The report provides the
Real Estate Trends In 2026
The real estate market in 2026 is navigating a period of significant transformation. After years of volatile interest rates, shifting remote work patterns, and...
Mortgage Application Payments Increased in May
Homebuyer affordability declined in May, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants increasing to $2,198 from $2,152 in April. This is according to the Mortgage Bankers
Latino Agents Continue to Thrive with $22.6 Billion in Transactions in 2025
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP®) has released its annual Top 250 Latino Agents Report today, recognizing 788 top-producing Latino real estate agents from all regions of the country. The 2026 rankings reveal that, while the overall number of transactions in the nation reached the lowest level in decades, Latino real estate agents recognized on the Top 250 list closed nearly 49,500 transactions, totaling $22.6 billion in sales volume.
CIH welcomes repeal of Vagrancy Act as a landmark moment for housing and homelessness
CIH has today welcomed the repeal of the Vagrancy Act 1824 in England and Wales, marking the end of a 200-year-old law that criminalised people for sleeping rough or begging. The repeal comes into effect alongside commencement of measures under the Crime and Policing Act 2026, which received Royal Assent in April.
Affordability Concerns Push New Home Sales Lower in May
Elevated mortgage rates, rising inflation and economic uncertainty kept many buyers out of the market in May as consumers and builders continue to deal with challenging
