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Thompson: Low-Interest SBA Loans Now Open to Business Owners, Nonprofits and Homeowners After July...
U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (Pa.-15) announced that businesses, private nonprofits, homeowners, and renters affected by the severe storms and flooding of July 28, 2026, can now apply for low-interest federal disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help cover physical damage.
Booker Pushes $300 Billion Plan for Affordable Housing Near Transit
U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) today introduced the Transit-Oriented Housing Development Act, legislation to increase affordable and workforce housing near major transit hubs across the country. The bill is projected to create more than two million new housing units and expand access to affordable homes for low-income families.
Pallone Urges Storm Damage Survey in New Jersey Ahead of Possible Federal Disaster Declaration
After a powerful nor'easter brought heavy rain, tidal surges and coastal flooding to New Jersey, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today asked state and federal agencies to promptly assess the damage in anticipation of a federal disaster declaration.
SC REALTORS® celebrate award winners, install 2027 incoming leadership
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) celebrated its 2026 award winners and installed officers at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in September. Approximately 300 Realtors® from across the state attended the ceremony during the association's second legal conference, Business Unusual. Throughout the conference SCR presented awards to the following Realtors®.
Young, Bennet Reintroduce Legislation to Combat National Eviction Crisis
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), members of the Senate Finance Committee, reintroduced the Eviction Crisis Act of 2026. This legislation would address our urgent national eviction crisis, creating an emergency rental assistance program to reduce preventable evictions and making it easier for American families to stay securely housed.
Three Top Real Estate Books Unite on Sept. 30 to Benefit Wounded Warrior Project
Real estate professionals buying three new and newly updated industry books on Wednesday, Sept. 30, will be supporting Wounded Warrior Project, with all profits from that day’s sales
Nearly 50 New U.S. Citizens take oath at Chicago Botanic Garden
The Chicago Botanic Garden will host 49 new U.S. citizens from 27 countries and their families on Monday, September 28, 2026, for a special naturalization ceremony beginning at 11 a.m.
Reps. Chu, Sherman, Sens. Schiff, Padilla Press FEMA Again to Prevent Shutdown of Critical...
Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Rep. Brad Sherman (CA-32), Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) sent a follow-up letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Cameron Hamilton demanding immediate action to stop the Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP) serving survivors of the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades Fires from shutting down on September 30.
Greenville Realtor® Nick Carlson is South Carolina REALTORS® 2027 Secretary
Greenville Realtor® Nick Carlson has been installed as the 2027 secretary of South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR), the largest trade association in the state with 29,000 members. The installation took place during SCR's Board of Directors meeting Sept. 17, 2026. Carlson's one-year term begins Jan. 1, 2027.
First-Time Home Buying: What Nobody Tells You Before You Start
It's a thrilling experience to own a home for the first time, yet it can be more complicated than just finding a house you are interested in and putting in an offer. There are a number of things first-time buyers learn only after they start buying, from budgeting to inspections, negotiations to closing costs.
Building a Stronger Digital Footprint for a Local Real Estate Business
For a local real estate business, reputation is built in more places than the office, the showing, or the closing table. Buyers and sellers often form their first impression online, where they compare agents, scan neighborhood guides, read market commentary, and look for signs that a company understands the area.
Is Full-Service Moving Worth It? What Sacramento Homeowners Should Know
Moving involves much more than moving furniture from one address to another. Packing, organizing boxes, protecting fragile belongings, disassembling furniture, loading the truck, and
Larson, Courtney Applaud House Passage of Their Bill to Restore Tax Relief for Homeowners...
Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Joe Courtney (CT-02) applauded House passage of their Casualty Loss Dedication Restoration Act, which passed the House last night within the larger bill, H.R. 9500, by a vote of 408-17.
Rep. Chu Celebrates Major Bipartisan Disaster Tax Relief Victory for Eaton Fire Survivors
The bipartisan Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act became law, delivering long-awaited tax relief for survivors of the January 2025 Los Angeles County fires. The law ensures that qualifying wildfire relief payments, including settlements received by Eaton Fire survivors, can be excluded from federal taxable income regardless of when those payments are received.
Young, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Boost Housing Mobility Vouchers, Give Families Increased Access...
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) reintroduced the Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act, legislation to create 250,000 housing mobility vouchers for the nation’s most vulnerable families with young children.
Hispanic Homeownership and Business Growth Drive a Landmark Year for Latino Wealth
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® (NAHREP®), the nation’s largest Hispanic business organization, and the Hispanic Wealth Project™ (HWP) today unveiled the 2026 State of Hispanic Wealth Report (SHWR) at NAHREP at AVANCE Global in Las Vegas.
Chairman Guthrie Delivers Remarks on 15 Pieces of Legislation to Strengthen Public Health Efforts,...
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered remarks on the House floor for 15 bills aimed at promoting the health and wellbeing of Americans across the country, supporting tourism and AM Radio, and protecting against rising energy costs.
NHC congratulates Matt Jones on nomination as Federal Housing Administration Commissioner
David M. Dworkin, President and CEO of the National Housing Conference (NHC), released the following statement on the nomination of Matt Jones to serve as Assistant Secretary for
Council raised awareness of important issues facing residents across the state
The City Council on Tuesday raised much-needed awarenes of important issues facing residents throughout the region and state. The Council presented a proclamation recognizing Wildfire Awareness and Prevention Season, highlighting the importance of preparedness, public education, and regional coordination.
What Aventura Property Owners Get Wrong About Sun, Heat, and Operating Costs
Walk into almost any Aventura office suite or retail space at three in the afternoon and you can feel the problem before anyone explains it. The west-facing side of the floor is warm enough that tenants have brought in personal fans. The east side is fine.
