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Statement from NAHB Chairman Ed Brady on HUD Floodplain Management Plan
Ed Brady, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Bloomington, Ill., today issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s proposed regulations regarding floodplain management
HUD Properties Available for Homeless Services
In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the Oct. 28, 2016, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed using information provided to HUD by Federal landholding agencies or by GSA regarding their inventories of excess or surplus property.
Alliance To Save Energy Elects New Leaders To Board
The Alliance to Save Energy’s Board of Directors on Wednesday elected three new members to help lead the organization’s mission of achieving a more energy efficient future. The newly elected directors, who represent top business and utility entities, include
Organizations Rally to Rebuild Storm-Strong Home after Superstorm Sandy
As the area reflects on the three-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, many homeowners are still trying to return to some kind of normal life. A coalition has formed to assist one of those families, and to build them a home able to withstand future storms or disasters
Purchase Originations to Total $1.1 Trillion in 2017
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced today that it forecasts $1.10 trillion in purchase mortgage originations during calendar year 2017, an 11 percent increase from 2016. In contrast, MBA anticipates refinance originations will decrease by 40 percent, resulting in refinance mortgage originations of $529 billion. In total, mortgage originations are expected to decrease to $1.63 trillion in 2017 from $1.89 trillion in 2016.
$30 Million Joint Effort to Improve Solar Module Materials
The Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (Berkeley Lab) will work with four other DOE national labs in a new effort designed to accelerate the development and deployment of innovative, high-performance materials for photovoltaic modules to lower the cost of electricity generated by solar power while increasing field lifetime
MORPAC Honors James Deitch with the Distinguished 2016 Schumacher-Bolduc Award
The Mortgage Bankers Association Political Action Committee (MORPAC) today awarded James Deitch, CMB, CPA; CEO of Teraverde Financial, with the 2016 Schumacher-Bolduc Award at the association's Annual Convention and Expo held in Boston. The award was given to Mr. Deitch in recognition of his outstanding work on behalf of MBA's political advocacy programs and the mortgage lending industry
American wind power on the rise, with 20 gigawatts more on the way
American wind power gained tremendous momentum in the third quarter of 2016 as states, utilities and ratepayers from coast to coast increased their investment in the energy source America agrees on
Remarks by Rodrigo Lopez, CMB, MBA Chairman, During MBA’s Annual Convention & Expo
Rodrigo Lopez, CMB, Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and Executive Chairman of NorthMarq Capital, today delivered the following remarks at the association's Annual Convention and Expo in Boston, MA
MBA Honors Union Home Mortgage’s Bill Cosgrove with Woodward Distinguished Service Award
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) honored Bill Cosgrove, CMB, President and CEO of Union Home Mortgage, with its Andrew D. Woodward Distinguished Service Award. The award is presented in recognition of dedication and prominent service to MBA and the mortgage lending industry in a variety of capacities involving both legislative and regulatory activities. Cosgrove was presented the award in a ceremony held at MBA's Annual Convention & Expo in Boston, MA.
MBA Announces Inaugural Diversity & Inclusion Award Winners
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today announced its first annual awards recognizing member companies for their leadership in diversity and inclusion. Companies were recognized in two different categories: organizational diversity & inclusion and market outreach strategies.
NCSHA RECOMMENDS FURTHER IMPROVEMENTS TO STATE FAIR HOUSING ASSESSMENT TOOL
NCSHA submitted comments to HUD on the second iteration of the proposed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Assessment Tool for States and Insular Areas, which HUD released for a 30-day comment period in late September. HUD initially published the proposed state assessment tool in March for a 60-day comment period, then revised the tool based on the comments it received, including those NCSHA provided in May.
NAHB Announces Best of 55+ Housing Awards Finalists
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced the finalists for its 2017 Best of 55+ Housing Awards, the premier design and marketing competition for the 55+ housing industry. A total of 74 entries were chosen as finalists and are eligible for either a gold or silver award from NAHB's 55+ Housing Industry Council.
Statement from NAHB Chairman Ed Brady on House Waters of the U.S. Report
Ed Brady, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Bloomington, Ill., issued the following statement on new findings released by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on the waters of the U.S. rulemaking process
Employees of Pulte Mortgage Presented with MBA Opens Doors Foundation Community Champion Award
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced that the employees of Pulte Mortgage, are the recipients of the MBA Opens Doors Foundation Community Champion Award. The award recognizes those who have dedicated significant time and effort to advance the foundation's mission to enable families with a critically ill or injured child to keep their home, even in the face of significant medical bills
Honoring Excellence in Community Building: Renowned Architect and Urban Planner Dr. Cheong Koon Hean...
Dr. Cheong Koon Hean, a widely acclaimed architect and urban planner credited with shaping much of Singapore’s urban landscape, has been named the 2016 recipient of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development. Dr. Cheong, the 17th Nichols laureate and the first from Asia, is being honored this evening at a celebratory event during the institute’s 2016 Fall Meeting in Dallas.
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 4.1 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 21, 2016. The prior week's results included an adjustment for the Columbus Day holiday
ULI Announces Winners of 2016 Global Awards for Excellence
Eleven real estate development projects from around the globe have been selected as winners in the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) 2016 Global Awards for Excellence program, widely recognized as one of the land use industry’s most prestigious awards programs. This year’s winners—representing projects in Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America—were honored today at the ULI Fall Meeting in Dallas.
Report Surveys Local Government Responses to Gentrification
A new report released today by the NYU Furman Center details strategies used by local governments to address rising housing costs and displacement of low-income households in gentrifying neighborhoods. The report details common policies and strategies used by cities across the U.S. to achieve two goals: create and preserve affordable housing and assist tenants at risk of displacement.
Hundreds gather in Rhode Island as offshore wind power takes off in the U.S.
Over 600 of the top developers, supply chain companies, investors, policy makers, and clean energy advocates filled the halls of the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition in Rhode Island today just as the nation’s first-ever offshore wind farm is on the verge of supplying enough clean electricity to power 17,000 American homes.
