Yearly Archives: 2019
55+ Housing Market Ticks Back Up to Record High
Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market rose one point in the third quarter of 2019, returning to its record-high reading of 72, according to the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI) released
MBA’s Future Leaders Program Graduates 72 Residential and Commercial/Multifamily Real Estate Finance Professionals
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today recognized a total of 72 mortgage professionals - 37 from the residential market segment and 35 from the commercial/multifamily market
Leader of the Castro Enterprise Involved in Armed Home Invasions that Targeted Victims of...
A Texas woman was sentenced to 37 years in prison for her role as the leader of several robbery crews that traveled across the United States in order to conduct armed home invasions of families of Indian and Asian descent. Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski
USDA Helps Remote Alaska Communities Offset High Energy Costs
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Rural Utilities Service Administrator Chad Rupe today announced that USDA is providing financial assistance to six organizations in Alaska to help them offset high energy costs in some of the most
September Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 48 States Year Over Year, Says ABC
WASHINGTON, - (RealEstateRama) - In September, estimated not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates fell nationally and in 48 states and rose in two states on a year-over-year basis,...
Mayor Bowser to Announce New Homebuyer Program for DC’s Public Educators
On Wednesday, October 30, at 11:30 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join District officials and representatives from Landed to announce a new homebuyer program that will offer financial assistance and guidance to teachers, school administrators, and staff at DC Public Schools and public charter schools.
Second Century Ventures Makes Investment in Home Captain
The National Association of Realtors®' venture capital fund, Second Century Ventures, has made an investment in Home Captain, a veteran-owned, technology-enabled real estate platform that guides consumers through the home buying process
Federal Court Grants Illinois Injunction Against Public Charge Rule
The Shriver Center on Poverty Law applauds the decision of the Northern District Court of Illinois to grant a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump Administration’s harmful change to the public charge rule from taking effect today Tuesday, October 15. The ruling is a significant victory for immigrants, communities, and all Illinois families.
Statement by President Donnell Williams on Increase of 3rd Quarter 2019 Black Homeownership Rate
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) is cautiously encouraged about the U.S. Census Bureau’s third quarter 2019 Black homeownership rate of 42.7% up from 40.6% in the previous quarter.
Florida Realtors® Tech Helpline Now Available to Support Tech Firms
“How is your tech support?” is one of the most challenging questions nearly every tech startup must address successfully to land new clients. Now technology firms have the opportunity to answer the question with confidence by engaging real estate's
MBA Announces Governors and Committee Chairs for 2020
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today announced the members of its Residential Board of Governors (RESBOG), members of its Commercial Real Estate/Multifamily Finance Board of Governors (COMBOG), and chairs of its Residential Committees
Departments of Justice and Housing and Urban Development Sign Interagency Memorandum on the Application...
Attorney General William P. Barr and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today issued a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two
More Than 70 Associations Back Renewable Energy Extension Act
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced that dozens of associations representing a broad array of interests are calling for an extension of the Section 48 and Section 25D Investment Tax Credit (ITC).
Energy Department Recognizes Better Plants Partner TE Connectivity for Energy Efficiency Leadership
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized Better Buildings, Better Plants partner, TE Connectivity, for energy productivity advances made in its Lickdale, Pennsylvania plant.
HUD Secretary Ben Carson Announces New Initiative to Promote FHA Lending
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson announced today that his agency reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on the use of the False Claims Act for Federal Housing Administration single family loans.
NAHB Announces Finalists for Multifamily Awards
The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) has announced the finalists for the 2019 Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Awards. A panel of 12 industry experts narrowed the entries down to 74 finalists in 24 categories.
MBA Statement on FHFA Director Mark Calabria’s Remarks on Housing Finance Reform
Statement from Robert D. Broeksmit, CMB, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), on Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Mark Calabria's remarks delivered today at MBA's 2019 Annual Convention and Expo
Ginnie Mae Solicits Feedback on its Digital Collateral Guidelines
WASHINGTON, D.C. - (RealEstateRama) - Ginnie Mae published a Request for Input (RFI) on the requirements that address the acceptability of digital promissory notes and other electronic...
ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TPS FOR SALVADORANS WILL PREVENT IMMEDIATE DISRUPTIONS TO MANY DEVELOPMENT AND...
Administration’s Decision to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans in the U.S. Will Avoid Damaging Loss of 37,000 Construction Workers, But Long-Term Uncertainty Remains a Problem
Pending Home Sales Rise 1.5% in September
WASHINGTON (October 29, 2019) - (RealEstateRama) - Pending home sales grew in September, marking two consecutive months of increases, according to the National Association of...
