Yearly Archives: 2025
Is this the summer of the kitchen renovation?
Could the heart of your home benefit from a facelift this summer? Your timing could be spot-on, as 2025 is shaping up to be “the summer of the kitchen renovation,” according to the experts at Revive, a leading presale home renovation company.
Six Months After the Eaton Fire, Rep. Judy Chu Continues to Advocate for Recovery...
Six months after the devastating Los Angeles fires, including the Eaton Fire, which claimed 18 lives, scorched over 14,000 acres, destroyed more than 9,500 structures including homes, businesses, churches, and nonprofit centers, and displaced 20,000 residents—Rep. Judy Chu released the following statement
Alliance set to work with policymakers, energy community to ease rising energy cost after...
Following is a statement by Paula Glover, president and CEO of the Alliance to Save Energy on the budget reconciliation bill passed by the House and sent to President Trump today.
HUD Provides Foreclosure Relief to Texans Impacted by Floods
Action from Secretary Turner provides immediate relief for more than 900 Federal Housing Administration (FHA) single family mortgages in impacted areas
Rounds Introduces Bill to Empower States and Communities to Reduce Homelessness
U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jack Reed (D-R.I.) today introduced the Reducing Homelessness Through Program Reform Act, legislation.
Governor Healey Signs FY2026 Budget: Housing Investments Move Forward, but HCEC Funding Faces Veto
Governor Maura Healey has signed Massachusetts’ $61 billion FY2026 budget, which includes significant housing investments and
Eaton partners with Habitat for Humanity International, committing more than $1 million in donations...
Habitat for Humanity International and Eaton, an intelligent power management company, are entering the second year of
Rounds, Smith Reintroduce Bipartisan Rural Housing Legislation
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) today reintroduced their bipartisan legislation to improve federal rural housing programs and strengthen the supply of affordable
NAREB PRESENTS LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING DAY ON SATURDAY, JULY 26
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) is proud to host a special Los Angeles Community Wealth Day on Friday, July 26, with Bishop Craig Worsham and the People’s Independent Church of God in Christ, located at 5856 West Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90043.
5 Integration Issues You Can Eliminate With Smart First Installs
In building and renovation, even the best ideas can stall when systems don’t line up. Power outlets end up in the wrong spot, HVAC blocks electrical runs, or network cables get rerouted last minute. These kinds of integration issues add stress, waste time, and frustrate teams trying to hit deadlines.
Carey Votes to Send Republican Reconciliation Bill to President Trump’s Desk
U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the House Ways and Means and Budget Committees, voted to pass the budget reconciliation bill, legislation that will deliver historic tax relief to workers, families, seniors, small businesses, and farmers.
FFIEC Publishes 2024 Data on Mortgage Lending
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) recently published data on 2024 mortgage lending transactions reported under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) by 4,908 U.S. financial institutions. The Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset released contains the national HMDA datasets as of May 19, 2025.
MISMO Updates Fee Naming Guide
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today announced that it has added more than 40 new standardized fee names and definitions to its Fee Naming Guide. The additions to the Guide are intended to further
Energy Department Expands Commitment to Collaboration with Norway on Water Power Research and Development
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today extended a commitment to collaboration in water power research and
NAHB Awards Program Now Accepting Applications
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced that its awards program is now open. The NAHB Awards Program highlights the best and brightest in the residential construction
Kaptur Defends Ohio’s Working Families, Seniors, Veterans, Votes No On “One Big Bonanza for...
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) voted against H.R. 1, citing its severe impact on working families, seniors, veterans,
WSSC Water Extends Temporary Water Bill Assistance Program with Enhanced Customer Benefits Including: PAY...
The popular Get Current temporary water bill assistance program has been extended and enhanced. Unanimously approved by the
NAR Secures Major Wins for Real Estate in Landmark Tax Reform Bill
The National Association of REALTORS® applauds the U.S. House of Representatives on final passage of the sweeping tax reform legislation that delivers significant victories for homeowners,
Transparent Advantage: How Glass Garage Doors Change the Appearance of Your Home
Trends in home design often arrive quietly. A slight shift in materials, a subtle rethinking of the familiar, and suddenly something as utilitarian as a garage door transforms into a
Kaptur, Murray Blast Energy Department’s Decision to Steer Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Away...
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water
