Yearly Archives: 2025
Padilla, Davids Lead 88 Lawmakers in Urging Protection of Electric Vehicle Investments in Bipartisan...
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Representative Sharice Davids (D-Kan.-03) led 88 lawmakers in pushing Senate
NLIHC Releases The Gap: Assessing the Affordability and Availability of Rental Housing in Puerto...
The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) has released The Gap: Assessing the Affordability and Availability of Rental
NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 1.2% Increase in October
Existing-home sales increased by 1.2% in October, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales Report. The Report provides the real estate ecosystem, including
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $100 MILLION FOR NEW LOW- AND NO EMISSION BUSES...
The funding was secured and distributed under the FY25-26 Low or No Emission Grant Program and the FY25 Buses & Bus Facilities
LiveBy and Renowned Partner to Power the Future of Local Expert Marketing
– LiveBy, the real estate industry’s most trusted source of hyperlocal intelligence, announced its collaboration with Renowned, formerly RateMyAgent, and the industry’s first fully
Builder Sentiment Relatively Flat in November as Market Headwinds Persist
Market uncertainty exacerbated by the government shutdown along with economic uncertainty stemming from tariffs and rising construction costs kept builder confidence firmly in negative
Young, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Repeal Burdensome Federal Housing Mandates
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined a group of Republican colleagues inintroducing legislation to eliminate expensive Biden-era Green New Deal housing mandates. The HOUSE Act would repeal the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Determination on energy efficiency standards for new construction of HUD-and-USDA-financed housing.
New York Apartment Association Joins NAA Federation
The National Apartment Association (NAA) Board of Directors approved the establishment of a charter for the New York Apartment Association (NYAA). A local leader for housing solutions in the nation’s largest city and across the fourth largest state, NYAA joins NAA’s nationwide federation of 140 affiliate partners that represent more than 13 million apartment homes globally.
ICYMI: Secretary Scott Turner Visits Atlanta to Witness How Opportunity Zones Are Spurring Growth,...
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner visited Centennial Yards in Atlanta, an expansive 50-acre
Heinrich Secures Over $207 Million for New Mexico
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, announced that the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Military Construction, Veterans Affairs (VA), Legislative Branch, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills passed into law include $207.5 million Heinrich secured for New Mexico, including Congressionally Directed Spending for 19 local projects.
Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in October
Homebuyer affordability improved in October, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants decreasing to $2,039 from $2,067 in September. This is according to the
GWRCCC Completes Five-Year Electrification Project to Expand EV Access Across Mid-Atlantic
The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC), in collaboration with over 25 partners, has successfully completed a five-year Mid-Atlantic Electrification Project (MAEP) awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy. The multi-million initiative aimed to establish a comprehensive regional electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem across the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Kansas Housing awards four 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit proposals in round two
In August, Kansas Housing received 15 applications for the 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), equating to more than $21 million in LIHTCs and Kansas Affordable Housing Tax Credits (KAHTC) for the second of two application rounds. Of the four applications awarded, the approved LIHTCs/KAHTCs and PABs will build 406 new units and preserve 119 units:
Wesco International continues partnership with Habitat for Humanity to support 100,000 Floors to Play...
Wesco International, a global provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions,
NAHB Offers Lawmakers Recommendations on National E-Verify System
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today offered Congress several recommendations to make a national E-Verify employment verification system workable for small businesses
Senate Passes Peters Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Broadband Supply Chains
The Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation co-led by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to strengthen U.S. broadband supply chains and support projects in Michigan aimed at expanding access to high-speed internet. The Network Equipment Transparency (NET) Act would improve transparency in the broadband supply chain through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure local broadband projects stay on track.
NAR Forecast: Home Sales Expected to Jump 14% in 2026
Existing-home sales are projected to rise by around 14% in 2026, according to National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Yun delivered his 2026 housing outlook today
Why Painting Vinyl Windows Might Not Be the Best Idea
Vinyl windows have surged in popularity among homeowners for several reasons: they are durable, energy efficient, and require minimal upkeep. Made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), vinyl
From Functional to Fabulous: The Art of Bathroom Transformation
Your bathroom is more than just a functional space—it's your personal sanctuary, a place where your day begins and ends. Yet so many of us settle for outdated, uninspiring bathrooms that fail to deliver the comfort and style we deserve. The good news?
ULI Announces Winners for 2025 Jack Kemp, Terwilliger Center Innovation Awards
The Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Terwilliger Center for Housing announced two winners for this year’s Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award and three winners for




















