Yearly Archives: 2025
NAHB Commends Senate Banking Panel for Advancing Housing Legislation
Challenging affordability conditions, elevated interest rates and economic uncertainty continue to act as headwinds on the housing sector as many potential buyers continue to stay on the
Rounds Advances Major Housing Wins for South Dakota in Committee Markup
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today successfully advanced key housing priorities for South Dakota during a bipartisan markup in the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
NAREB DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY TRAINS 227 EMERGING DEVELOPERS TO BOLSTER HOUSING CONSTRUCTION
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) proudly graduates 227 emerging developers from the NAREB Developers Academy on Tuesday, as the organization of Black real estate developers, known as Realtists, seeks to increase production of much-needed housing in communities nationwide.
FEMA Announces Billions in Federal Funds to Empower States to Prepare for Disasters
Over the coming weeks, FEMA is marking billions of dollars in federal funding available for state, local, tribal and territorial partners. This includes seven Notices of Funding Opportunity that
Horsford Opening Statement at Field Hearing on the One, Big, Ugly Law
Thank you, Mr. Chairman – and welcome to my hometown, Las Vegas, Nevada. And before, I get into my remarks – Mr. Chairman, as you know, Senate Republicans unilaterally thrusted the gaming economy and its patrons into uncertainty with the unjust inclusion of the wagering loss
Urban Land Institute Launches California-Nevada Partnership to Advance Urban Resilience and Climate Leadership
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) today announced a new regional initiative in partnership with seven public agencies across
Second Century Ventures Announces 9 Companies for 2025 REACH Commercial Scale-Up Program
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors® and the most active global real
Tuberville Introduces Huntsville’s Bill Roark During HELP Hearing
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)introduced Mr. Bill Roark of Huntsville, Alabama, as a witness appearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee. The hearing was about empowering workers by expanding employee ownership.
Housing Subcommittee Explores Modern Solutions to the Housing Shortage
The Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, led by Subcommittee Chair Mike Flood (NE-01), held a hearing exploring bipartisan solutions to the housing shortage, such as modernizing the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program which has not
HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in June 2025
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential sales statistics for June 2025
Moving to La Cañada Flintridge: Newcomer Mistakes To Avoid
Relocating to a new city can be exciting and challenging, especially when moving to an upscale community like La Cañada Flintridge. Known for its excellent schools, serene neighborhoods,
Kelly, Gallego Reintroduce Bipartisan Canadian Snowbirds Act to Boost Arizona Economy, Tourism
This week, Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego reintroduced the Canadian Snowbirds Act, bipartisan, bicameral
DOE Announces Site Selection for AI Data Center and Energy Infrastructure Development on Federal...
The forthcoming solicitations will drive innovation in reliable energy technologies, contribute to lower energy costs, and
MISMO Publishes Updated eVault Standards and SMART Doc® Validation Rules
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today published revisions to the eVault Standards and SMART Doc® Validation Rules. This standard increases
Congresswoman Torres FY26 Community Projects $21 Million to California’s 35th Congressional District
U.S. Representative Norma J. Torres (CA-35) announced the inclusion of 15 Community Project Funding requests in the House
NIBS Releases 2025 Moving Forward Report: A Call to Retrofit for Resilience
he National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Consultative Council has released its 2025 Moving Forward Report. Extreme weather events, including hurricanes, wildfires, and severe
New Home Sales Hold Steady at a Relatively Tepid Level
Challenging affordability conditions, elevated interest rates and economic uncertainty continue to act as headwinds on the housing sector as many potential buyers continue to stay on the
Dramatic Bathrooms: Designing with Black Tile
Black is a bold and dramatic color, showcasing confidence with style. With their intense, deep coloration, black tiles can offer a stunning canvas that can change ordinary surfaces into masterpieces. It is a timeless choice among homeowners and
Top Questions Every Homebuyer Should Ask Before Buying in 2025
The 2025 housing market has shaped up to be a bit of a wild ride. With higher interest rates, tighter inventory and changing buyer expectations, buying a home is no small feat. But here’s the good
New Dems Release Innovation Agenda to Unleash American Potential and Lead the 21st Century
Today, the New Democrat Coalition Innovation & Technology Working Group, led by Working Group Chair Sam Liccardo (CA-
