Yearly Archives: 2025
Age-Friendly Cities on the Rise: AARP Network Reaches 1,000 Communities as Local Policy Shifts...
AARP today announced there are now 1,000 communities in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, a
EPA marks one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene with visit to Lake Lure, North Carolina,...
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials marked the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene with a tour of Lake Lure, a mountain town struck with more than 22 inches of rainfall
Rep. Mullin Announces Amendments Offered for National Defense Authorization Act
Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) announced several amendments he offered for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 that aim to promote a range of initiatives related to voting rights and elections, climate, energy, affordability, and housing.
American Land Title Association Announces New Innovations to Raise the Bar on Fraud Protection
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) announced two new policy endorsements designed to help protect homeowners from
Florida Realtors Launches Sabal Sign Nationwide for Form Simplicity Ultimate Edition
Form Simplicity, one of the real estate industry’s most trusted and widely used transaction management solutions created and owned by the Florida Realtors, today announced the nationwide
Cassidy Announces $11.8 Million for Louisiana Airport Improvements from His Infrastructure Law
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $11,762,702.00 in federal funding from the U.S.
Heinrich Statement on Defiance of Bipartisan Cooperation, Departure of Decades of Precedent on ENR...
In his opening statement during a business meeting on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to consider
August New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 1.0 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for August 2025 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 1.0 percent compared from a
Padilla, Merkley, Wyden, Bonamici Lead Bipartisan Group Demanding Administration Release Over $50 Million for...
U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), along with U.S. Representative Suzanne
NAHB Calls on Congress to Protect Energy Choice
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today called on Congress to help ease the housing affordability crisis by supporting policies that preserve energy choice, ensure access to
As Congress Offers Bipartisan Legislation, Dozens of Firms Send Appropriators Letter Seeking Funding for...
As Congress resumed working on spending measures this week, the Alliance to Save Energy along with 69 other organizations,
HUD Unveils Exhibitors for the 2025 Innovative Housing Showcase on the National Mall
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced more than 25 exhibitors that will showcase innovative housing and construction technologies on the National Mall during
U.S. House Prices Rise 2.9 Percent Year over Year; Unchanged Quarter over Quarter
U.S. house prices rose 2.9 percent between the second quarter of 2024 and the second quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House
Norton Files Amendment to the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act Requiring FEMA to...
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) filed an amendment to the FEMA Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), which is being
Victory for Homebuyers: President Signs NAR-Supported Privacy Bill
President Trump signed into law H.R. 2808, the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, bipartisan legislation that prevents homebuyers from being inundated with unsolicited calls, texts,
Rounds Introduces Legislation to Expand Holding Period for Merchant Banking Investments
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, introduced
DIY Wall Art Tips: Creative Ideas to Add a Personal Touch to Your Décor
There is also something satisfying about taking your creativity out and decorating your home with DIY wall art. Whether you’ve been crafting for decades or just dipped your toes into the water, there are dozens of ways to bring personality and style to your walls without spending a lot.
Additional $178 Million Approved to Support Florida’s Recovery
FEMA continues to support the state of Florida by approving nearly $178 million in federal disaster recovery funds in August, bringing the total approved since Jan. 20 to more than $804
Four Manufactured Homes Arrive on the National Mall
On Tuesday, four manufactured homes arrived in Washington, D.C. for HUD’s fifth annual Innovative Housing Showcase. More than 5,000 people, including policymakers, housing industry representatives, media, and the public, are expected to attend the event, which will open on Saturday, Sept. 6 and run through Sept. 10.
EPA Announces Permitting Reform to Provide Clarity, Expedite Construction of Essential Power Generation, Reshore...
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced new guidance on New Source Review (NSR)
