Yearly Archives: 2025
HUD Provides $1.8 million to Support Youth Aging Out of Foster Care on Anniversary...
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner, in collaboration with First Lady of the United States Melania Trump, today announced a $1.8 million
Real Estate Titan Ben Caballero Sets a New World Record – Again – with...
Ben Caballero has done it for the fourth time. The nation’s most productive real estate agent and a three-time world record title holder for new home sales has obliterated his own world record,
AI Uncovers $27B Risk in Appraisals: Restb.ai White Paper Finds Flawed Condition and Quality...
A new Restb.ai White Paper released today analyzes more than 1,200 real estate appraisals to reveal for the first time over $27
Heinrich, Luján Statement on President Trump’s 2026 Budget Request
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) released the following statement on President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Preliminary BudgetRequest, which proposes slashing critical investments that benefit New Mexico families to fund massive tax cuts for billionaires like Elon Musk
Funding Is Available To Support Cleanup of Your Home
If your home was damaged but you can live in it safely after the April severe storms and flooding, FEMA may be able to provide you with money to cover costs associated with cleanup
NAR Report Reveals Home Staging Boosts Sale Prices and Reduces Time on Market
Nearly three out of 10 (29%) real estate agents reported that staging their sellers' homes led to a 1% to 10% increase in the dollar value offered, and almost half (49%) of home sellers'
Torres on GOP “Skinny Budget”: A Full-On Assault on Working Families, Trump’s Plan to...
Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) issued a statement on the administration’s plan for Fiscal Year 2026, calling it a dangerous, extremist blueprint ripped straight from Donald Trump’s playbook — a plan to Make America Unsafe Again.
FHFA House Price Index® Up 0.1 Percent in February; Up 3.9 Percent from Last...
U.S. house prices rose 0.1 percent in February, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices rose 3.9 percent from
FEMA Assistance Available for Personal Property Loss
Kentucky residents who experienced damage from the April severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides may be eligible for FEMA assistance.
Cassidy, Young, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Increase Affordable Housing
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Todd Young (R-IN), and colleagues introduced the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act to increase affordable housing for families and workers by
Energy Efficiency Key to Reaching 50% Energy Bill Reduction Goal
The Alliance to Save Energy (ASE) today released a new brief, Maximizing Energy Efficiency: A Path to Lower Costs, Stronger Grid Resilience, and Smarter Government Spending, which
Remodeling Market Poised for Growth as the Age of Owner-Occupied Homes Increases
To kick off National Home Remodeling Month in May, which promotes the benefits of hiring a professional remodeler, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has highlighted
5 Tips for Fixing Up Your Home on a Budget
As any homeowner knows, there’s always another project to work on. Unfortunately, these projects aren’t always cheap, and we end up letting them languish because we can’t afford them. If this sounds familiar, we’ll offer some tips below to lower the cost of your home renovation project and fix your home on a budget.
What to Look for During a Home Tour: A Buyer’s Guide to Seeing Beyond...
When you walk into a home for a tour, it’s easy to get swept away by the fresh paint, stylish furniture, and maybe even the smell of cookies baking in the oven. But a home tour isn’t just about
Smart Mountain Living: Utah Home Designs That Blend Comfort and Style
Utah’s high-desert terrain, with its mix of mountains, plateaus, and valleys, shapes how homes settle into the landscape. Wild temperature swings and sun exposure shift with each season. On a clear morning, sunlight sweeps over a valley rim, painting shadows along the slopes and filling large windows with changing light. In these places, thoughtful home design means more than shelter
CONSTRUCTION SPENDING DECLINES 0.5 PERCENT IN MARCH WITH DOWNTURNS IN ALL MAJOR PUBLIC AND...
Construction spending decreased 0.5 percent from February to March with a pullback in all of the largest nonresidential public
MBA Statement on Senate Bill Introduction to Raise FHA Multifamily Loan Limits
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement regarding the introduction from Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) of a bipartisan
Young, Cantwell Lead Legislation to Address the Housing Affordability Crisis
As many American families struggle to find a safe, affordable place to call home, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) introduced legislation to help build nearly 1.6 million new affordable homes over the next decade.
APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR $60 MILLION IN GREEN RESILIENCY GRANTS
President & CEO Maureen A. Coleman announced that the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation is now accepting applications for the next round of Green Resiliency Grants. Governor Kathy Hochul made $60 million available for vital stormwater management and resilient infrastructure projects in flood-prone communities across New York State.
Key Considerations for Hiring St George Roofing Experts
Choosing an experienced roofing team affects a property's long-term durability and value. Quality workmanship helps prevent leaks, structural damage, and high repair costs. Well-installed roofs also enhance energy efficiency, reducing heating and cooling expenses.
