Yearly Archives: 2024
FHA Loans for Refinancing: Is It a Good Option?
FHA loans are known for helping first-time homebuyers achieve homeownership with lower down payments and more flexible credit requirements. However, they are not just for buying a home — they can also be used to refinance an existing mortgage.
Newark Businessman Admits Bribing Former Newark Deputy Mayor and Director of Newark Department of...
A Newark business owner today admitted bribing a former city official in exchange for that official’s assistance in acquiring and
EPA Honors Home Builders and Raters for Providing Healthier Indoor Air
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognizes nine home builders and three home raters with the 2024 Indoor AirPlus Leader Awards. These annual awards celebrate market-leading
Congressman Cleaver Presents Check to Urban Neighborhood Initiative for $4 Million in Community Project...
U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) joined Urban Neighborhood Initiative (UNI) leadership and community leaders
Thousands of volunteers gather in the Twin Cities to build 30 homes for Habitat...
The nation will join former President Jimmy Carter in celebrating his 100th birthday, and today a record number of volunteers are honoring him in the best way they know how — by getting to
Market-Driven Solutions Will Bolster Nation’s Resilience, Keep Homes Affordable
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) oversized emphasis on adopting the latest building codes to
Revive Edge Event to help Southern California real estate agents “Shift & Dominate” begins...
Real estate agents and broker-owners across Southern California are coming to transform their business at the Revive Edge Event on Tuesday, October 8, from 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM at The Cove at
Remarks by Aviva Aron-Dine, Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy, on...
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On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), with the goal of...
Bonamici, Wyden, Merkley Announce $4.5 Million Federal Investment to Increase Housing Climate Resiliency
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley with U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici today announced a federal
Pending Home Sales Edged Up 0.6% in August
Pending home sales in August rose 0.6%, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Midwest, South and West posted monthly gains in transactions, while the Northeast recorded a loss. Year-over-year, the West registered growth, but
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES $245,709 TO HELP SHELTER SOUTHWEST GEORGIA’S HOMELESS YOUTH AND SET THEM...
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., (GA-02) a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, is delighted to announce that Open Arms Inc., a nonprofit organization in Albany, GA, has been awarded a federal grant of $245,709 through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help provide emergency housing and emotional support to youth that do not have a place to live due to homelessness, domestic violence, family conflict, human trafficking, or other circumstances.
16 Emerging Real Estate Developers from Atlanta Region Selected for Capital Impact Partners’ Equitable...
Capital Impact Partners has selected 16 real estate developers from the city of Atlanta and its surrounding counties for the
HUD and Ginnie Mae to Host Summit on Mortgage Market Resilience and Access to...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Ginnie Mae announced plans to host a summit to explore the impact of mortgage market liquidity on Americans' access to
How Cash Home Buyers Simplify the Selling Process in West Virginia
Selling a home through traditional methods can be stressful and time-consuming, particularly when you need to sell your house quickly. The typical process often involves hiring a real estate agent, preparing the house for multiple showings, and waiting for the right buyer to secure financing.
What are the Financial Advantages of Selling Your Home Fast to Cash Buyers
Selling your home quickly to cash buyers offers significant financial benefits, particularly for homeowners looking to avoid the complexities and delays associated with traditional real estate transactions.
NYU Furman Center’s Housing Solutions Lab and Enterprise Community Partners Launch 2024 New York...
The NYU Furman Center’s Housing Solutions Lab and Enterprise Community Partners have selected eight small and midsize
U.S. Department of the Treasury, IRS, and Department of Energy Announce Next Steps for...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE), announced that Treasury and IRS have received over 50,000
Mortgage Application Payments Decreased 3.9 Percent to $2,057 in August
Homebuyer affordability improved in August, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants decreasing to $2,057 from $2,140 in July. This is according to the Mortgage
Brokerages Rayse their hands, pushing back against the settlements & launching platform articulating Agent...
Rayse, the pioneering technology platform redefining the real estate agent-client relationship, is pleased to announce that they
Congressman Flood: Harris Housing Plan Makes Housing Crisis Even Worse
U.S. Congressman Mike Flood delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives laying out the case against Vice President Kamala Harris’ housing plan.
