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House Shopping in Ohio? The Weather Matters More Than You Think
In many Ohio yards, downspouts end a foot from the foundation, driveways show edge cracking, and roof shingles look granular after a few hard seasons. Those aren’t cosmetic details; they’re common results of freeze-thaw swings, heavy rain, wind, and hail.
Senate passes Sen. Carney bill to clarify protections against foreclosure
The Maine Senate voted unanimously to pass a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, to clarify protections against foreclosure in light of a decision by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) in 2024. LD 1444, “An Act to Clarify the Application of Finch v. U.S. Bank, N.A.,” would prohibit a lender that lost a foreclosure case before 2024 due to their failure to comply with notice requirements from bringing a new foreclosure claim against the same homeowner.
The Trump Administration’s FY27 Budget Places Fair and Affordable Housing Out of Reach for...
The Trump Administration released its FY27 budget proposal. Despite the nation’s escalating fair and affordable housing crisis the Trump Administration’s FY27 budget continues to propose drastic cuts, including eliminating critical HUD programs. The release of the President’s budget proposal comes as the nation commemorates the passage of the landmark Fair Housing Act of 1968, which passed seven days after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s horrific assassination.
Kiggans Advocates for Coastal Resilience and Eastern Shore Infrastructure in Appropriations Hearing at Energy...
Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) spoke before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water during Member Day, highlighting two important issues directly impacting Virginia’s Second District: advancing the Chincoteague Inlet feasibility study to address erosion challenges on Virginia’s Eastern Shore
HISTORIC HOUSING LEGISLATION MAKES PROGRESS, BUT NAREB WARNS THAT IT FAILS TO ADDRESS CORE...
While provisions in the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act seek to improve federal housing programs, increase the supply of affordable housing, and limit private equity purchases of single-family homes, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) warns that the first bipartisan housing legislation in decades fundamentally fails to address the core issues critical to increasing Black homeownership.
Rep. Aguilar Delivers $1 Million for Omnitrans Zero-Emission Electric Buses and Infrastructure to Improve...
Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced that he secured $1,000,000 in community project funding for Omnitrans’ Battery Electric Buses and Installation of Charging Infrastructure project. This funding will create jobs, make commutes smoother for residents and improve air quality in the Inland Empire
2025 HMDA Data on Mortgage Lending Now Available
The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Modified Loan Application Register (LAR) data for 2025 are now available on the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s (FFIEC) HMDA Platform for approximately 4,768 HMDA filers. The published data contain loan-level information filed by financial institutions and modified to protect consumer privacy.
Why AI Search Visibility Matters for Real Estate in 2026 and How Agents Can...
The way homebuyers find properties is changing faster than most agents realize. AI-powered search tools like ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, and Perplexity are now answering complex real estate questions directly, pulling information from listing platforms and presenting recommendations without the buyer ever clicking through to a website
Pressley, DeLauro, Gomez Unveil Bill to Support Families Facing Eviction
to kick off National Fair Housing Month, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), along with Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Renters Caucus, introduced the Housing Emergencies Lifeline Program (HELP) Act, much needed legislation to provide support to those facing eviction
National Fair Housing Alliance Convenes Elected Officials, Civil Rights Leaders, and Technologists for 3rd...
As artificial intelligence increasingly shapes access to housing, credit, insurance, employment, and economic opportunity, the National Fair Housing Alliance® (NFHA™) will convene leaders from government, civil rights, technology, financial services, and academia for its Third Annual Responsible AI Symposium
Luján, Murkowski, Schatz Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand and Modernize Native Housing Programs
U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai?i), Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian
MHP Receives $1M in Congressionally Directed Spending Funds for Amherst Affordable Housing Redevelopment
Nonprofit developer Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP) announced today it was selected to receive $1 million for Amherst Affordable Housing Redevelopment through Fiscal Year 2026 Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS). The funding, secured by U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks
6 Best Real Estate Brokers in Coral Springs — Data-Backed Rankings for 2026
Coral Springs real estate has cooled since the last boom. In 2023, single-family homes still climbed 3 percent to a $660,000 median and vanished in about 40 days. Jump to January 2026: the
How Homestack Branded Real Estate Apps Help Realtors Accelerate Growth
The real estate business has evolved very quickly in the last ten years, and mobile technology is currently at a mid-stage in how clients find their markers and how agents interact. In the modern
PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE STATE FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING CODE COUNCIL
A meeting of the STATE FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING CODE COUNCIL will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 via videoconference call (WebEx) at the following locations: 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York, in Conference Rooms 505
Garage Doors and the Home Sale: What Buyers, Inspectors, and Insurers Actually Look At
When a home goes on the market, sellers focus most of their preparation energy on kitchens, bathrooms, and paint colors. The garage door, which covers the largest opening on the front of most homes and operates as a mechanical system with direct safety implications, often receives less attention than it deserves.
How Home EV Charging Infrastructure Is Reshaping the Kansas City Real Estate Market
Electric vehicle adoption is accelerating faster than most industry observers predicted even five years ago. As EV ownership spreads across income levels and vehicle segments, the infrastructure that supports those vehicles is becoming a meaningful factor in real estate decisions. Home EV charging is no longer a niche amenity for early adopters.
Emmer, Stauber Host Roundtable, Road Tour Alongside House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Graves...
Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) hosted House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (MO-06) and Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) for a roundtable discussion and a tour of the I-94 Gap Construction location in Monticello.
Osceola County Association of REALTORS® Dedicates Bike Rack Designed by Local High School Student
The Osceola County Association of REALTORS®, in partnership with Osceola County Commissioner Cheryl Grieb, Valencia Advanced Manufacturing Program and Zenith Accelerated Learning Academy hosted a contest for local art students to create and present their design for a bicycle rack for the Association’s new building.
ICYMI: Warnock Provision Banning Private Equity in Housing Overwhelmingly Passes Senate
Recently, the Senate passed the?21st?Century ROAD to Housing Act?by a vote of 89-10. The bipartisan housing package includes Senator Reverend Warnock’s provision to ban large corporations from mass purchasing single-family homes. Georgia’s housing market is suffocated by private equity,
