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Considerations When Constructing A New Home
Building a new home represents one of the most significant financial and emotional investments most people will ever make. Unlike purchasing an existing property, constructing from the ground up offers unprecedented control over every detail but also introduces complexities that require careful planning and informed decision-making.
Governor Healey Signs Single Stair Executive Order
Last Friday, Governor Maura Healey signed an executive order establishing a technical advisory group to study and advise the administration on how Massachusetts can safely allow single-stair mid-rise residential construction above three stories.
Rep. Aguilar Delivers Over $1 Million for San Bernardino County to Bolster Bloomington Sewage...
Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced that he secured $1,092,000 in community project funding for San Bernardino County’s Bloomington Septic Conversion Project. This grant funding will expand and improve Bloomington’s sewage and water infrastructure by allowing San Bernardino County to install 1,200 linear feet of mainline sewer along the Valley Boulevard corrido
New Residential Community in Austin, Texas, Celebrates Grand Opening with $1.75M Affordable Housing Program...
Foundation Communities celebrated the grand opening of Juniper Creek, a new 110-unit family supportive housing development, made possible in part by a $1.75 million Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) awarded in 2025 through member Wells Fargo.
The Keyes Family of Companies Launches Unified Digital Experience for Florida Real Estate Agents,...
Miami, FL – February 18, 2026 – The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties today announced the launch of unified, AI-ready digital platforms designed to...
174 National, State, and Local Organizations Demand HUD Preserves Key Rule to Protect People...
The National Fair Housing Alliance® (NFHA™), leading a coalition of 174 civil rights, fair housing, fair lending, and social justice organizations, filed a comment asking the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to halt plans to gut a critical tool that protects people from discrimination under the Fair Housing Act of 1968.
What Property Managers See Repeatedly in Las Vegas Commercial Plumbing
Commercial plumbing issues in Las Vegas have a habit of showing up in familiar ways. Across office buildings, retail centers, and mixed-use properties, the same types of fixtures, drains, and supply lines tend to fail again and again.
Why Real Estate Brokerages Keep Losing Their Best Agents in the First Year
The real estate industry has a turnover problem that nobody wants to talk about. According to the National Association of Realtors, roughly 87% of new agents fail within five years. But here is the part that should concern every broker: many of the agents who leave were not bad hires. They were good agents who got a bad start.
Pressley Underscores Harm of Racial Bias in Home Appraisals, Urges Reform of Appraisal System...
Black families who sought homeownership were held back by red tape, limited to redlined neighborhoods and faced blatant racism from banks.” “And for those who managed to secure a mortgage and buy a home, the value of their homes was grossly diminished by an appraisal system rife with racial bias, and that same appraisal system is around today.”
Statement from the National Fair Housing Alliance on FHFA’s Repeal of its Fair Lending...
The National Fair Housing Alliance® (NFHA™) strongly condemns the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA’s) decision to repeal its Fair Lending, Fair Housing, and Equitable Housing Finance Plans Regulation (Fair Lending Rule) for two of the nation’s largest financial institutions, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) and the 11 Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBs).
NYCHA Closes on Financing for $92.5 Million PACT Project to Renovate the Homes of...
This financial closing is a key milestone in the renovation of 224 apartments in two residential buildings. The development will receive comprehensive renovations to improve the quality of life for residents and Clean Heat for All heat pumps, which will provide clean, reliable heating and cooling year-round
Rep. Aguilar Delivers $1 Million for Hope Through Housing Foundation to Drive AI Workforce...
The grant funding will enable the Hope Through Housing Artificial Intelligence Innovation Lab to purchase new virtual reality equipment, drones, cameras and powerful servers for AI and software development.
Benjamin M. Soto’s Tips for Navigating the Complex World of Real Estate Transactions
Buying or selling real estate involves more than just a handshake and a contract; it’s an intricate process shaped by legal, financial, and logistical steps. Whether you’re purchasing a first home,
Neal Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing on Foreign Influence in American Non-profits
We are here today as a government built for the people. Today, you are holding this hearing on the pretense of what happens when tax-exempt dollars funnel from or to groups that you disagree with. But much more pressing, what happens when decisions are no longer being made for the people, but in service to the President’s greed?
Nunn Rural Housing Reform Bill Passes House as Part of Landmark Housing Package
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act, a landmark housing reform package to increase housing supply, lower costs for families, and modernize federal housing programs to better serve rural, suburban, and urban communities across America.
Smart Bathroom Features Worth the Investment
Transforming your bathroom into a smart space doesn't mean turning it into a sci-fi movie set. Today's intelligent bathroom features blend seamlessly into your daily routine while adding genuine convenience, comfort, and value to your home.
Stylish Home Offices for Paradise Valley Residents
You can now transform your home office into a more productive workspace that has everything you need. Get a more organized environment with the right cabinets and make sure that the stuff
OCBC Home Loan Rates: A Complete Guide for Homebuyers in Singapore
Purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make in your life, and securing the right mortgage is essential to make that dream a reality.
Residential Siding Options Compared: Vinyl, Fiber Cement, Wood, and More
Residential siding plays a critical role in protecting a home while also defining its overall appearance. Beyond curb appeal, the right siding choice can improve energy efficiency, reduce maintenance demands, and help safeguard the structure from weather-related damage.
Norton Secures over $10.1 Million in Community Project Funding for D.C. in House-Passed THUD...
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced that she secured over $10 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) for D.C. in the fiscal year 2026 (FY 26) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill passed by the House today
