Yearly Archives: 2025
ALTA Supports Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Expand Affordable Housing Supply
The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, today announced its support for the bipartisan, bicameral Housing Supply
Secretary Turner, Senator Scott Visit Charleston Homeless Shelter, Tour Affordable Housing Development located in...
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.),
Stanton Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reverse Trump’s Elimination of Critical Natural Disaster Mitigation Funds
Congressmen Greg Stanton and Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (R-PA) introduced legislation requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency to disburse funding through the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program to help states prepare against natural disasters.
Beyond Curb Appeal: Why Building Inspections Are Crucial in Today’s Real Estate Market
When buyers fall in love with properties, it’s typically the visible features that capture attention—location, architectural style, or that perfect kitchen layout. However, experienced real estate
NYU Furman Center and New York Housing Conference Host 2025 Mayoral Forum on Housing...
On Thursday, May 1, the NYU Furman Center and New York Housing Conference will co-host the 2025 Mayoral Forum on
Buchanan Leads Legislation to Cuts Taxes for Homeowners, Increase Housing Supply
Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced two pieces of legislation to expand access to housing, cutting taxes for middle-class homebuyers and updating accounting practices for new condominium construction
Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Reviews Ways to Restore Accountability at HUD
The House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, led by Chairman Dan Meuser (PA-09), held a hearing entitled, "Decades of Dysfunction: Restoring
NAR and Realtor.com® Recognize 2025 Fair Housing Champions
The National Association of Realtors® and Realtor.com® today honored three winners of the Fair Housing Champion Award during NAR's Fair Housing Month event, "Fair Housing Forward."
Feeling More Comfortable in Your Own Home
In theory, you might think it’s obvious that you’re already comfortable in your own home – it’s where you eat, sleep and maybe even spend most of your time. However, it might be that you’re only making do with the place instead of fully embracing it as a place to retreat and relax from the world.
Congressman Cohen Leads a Letter Urging HUD Secretary to Reinstate Green and Resilient Retrofit...
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) led a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner on
Remodeling Market Sentiment Down in the First Quarter
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the first quarter, posting a reading of 63, down five points compared to
EPA Meets with Water Systems During Water Week
Earlier this week, as part of annual Water Week, when water professionals gather to discuss priority issues impacting the industry, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Senior
Larson, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Build and Preserve Affordable, Single-Family Homes
Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Mike Kelly (PA-16) introduced the bipartisan Neighborhood Homes Investment Act. “I am proud to join my colleague, Rep. Mike Kelly, to introduce a
NYCHA and Partners Close on Financing for $391 Million PACT Project to Renovate the...
This financial closing is a key milestone in the renovation of 877 apartments across 10 residential buildings in the Eastchester neighborhood of the Bronx. The entire campus will receive comprehensive renovations and quality of life improvements for residents, including apartments, shared spaces, grounds, and building infrastructure
MBA Statement on the Reintroduction of House and Senate Bills to Stop Abusive Trigger...
MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement on the reintroduction of the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act in the U.S. House of Representatives and
Why Choose Professional HMO Property Management Services?
When it comes to renting out properties, managing a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) can be quite challenging for landlords. Unlike traditional rental properties, HMOs house multiple tenants who aren’t from the same household, sharing common spaces such as kitchens and bathrooms.
Kaptur and Mann Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Fighting for Farmers with Biofuel Tax Credit
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and Tracey Mann (KS-01) reintroduced the bipartisan and bicameral Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, which would protect American farmers by restricting the eligibility of the 45Z Tax Credit to renewable fuels made only from domestically sourced feedstocks.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Thanks Maryland Legislators for Preserving Clean Water Funding
Over the past week, members of the Maryland House of Delegates and Senate each approved versions of the State Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget, which preserve funding for key agencies and programs that support restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.
HUD Extends Foreclosure Relief to More than One Million FHA Borrowers Recovering from Hurricanes...
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the Federal Housing
Fannie Mae Fires Over 100 Employees for Unethical Conduct, Including the Facilitation of Fraud
The U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency (U.S. Federal Housing FHFA) and Fannie Mae issued the following statement:
