Yearly Archives: 2025
NAHB Announces Best of IBS Winners at International Builders’ Show
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) named the winners of its 12th annual Best of IBS™ Awards during the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Las Vegas. The awards
CONSTRUCTION OUTLAYS SLIP IN JANUARY AS POTENTIAL WIDESPREAD TARIFFS THREATEN TO PUSH BACK INVESTMENT...
Spending Declines for Manufacturing, Educational, and Multifamily Construction, Outweighing Gains in Single-Family Homebuilding
First Ever NY College Public Safety Symposium Works to Enhance Public Safety on Campuses...
Joint Effort between the NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and the Division of State Police Will Bring 200 Campus Leaders and First Responders Together
Wyoming REALTORS selects Form Simplicity as its transaction management benefit for members
Wyoming REALTORS has selected Form Simplicity, one of the real estate industry’s most trusted and widely used transaction
Habitat for Humanity calls on lawmakers to invest in new and existing tools to...
The dwindling supply of affordable starter homes across America is a crisis that denies millions of families the foundation for stability and opportunity while straining communities and
Pending Home Sales Waned 4.6% in January
Pending home sales pulled back 4.6% in January according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Midwest, South and West experienced month-over-month losses in transactions – with the most significant drop in the South – while the Northeast saw a
Flipping Houses? Why Professional Cleaners Are Your Secret Weapon
Reality TV makes house flipping look easy - find a rundown property, renovate it with a few well-placed hammer swings, and sell for profit. But what these shows rarely reveal is the messy reality of waiting for flippers when they first open the door.
3 Unique Tiny Homes That Make Perfect Airbnb Rentals
Have you ever dreamed of owning a unique Airbnb rental that stands out from the typical hotels and vacation homes? If so, tiny homes might be the perfect way to turn that dream into reality.
Boosting Home Security with Impact-Resistant Windows & Doors
Impact-resistant windows and doors are a critical component in enhancing home security. They provide protection against severe weather, deter intruders, and offer energy efficiency and noise reduction. Information in this article will guide you on the benefits, selection process, and installation considerations of these robust home security features.
Tax Deduction Calculations Made Easier with New Tools for Commercial Buildings
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released the 179D Portal, which hosts two free tools to estimate potential federal tax deductions for installing eligible energy-efficient technologies in
January New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Decreased 6 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for January 2025 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases decreased 6 percent compared from a
Newhouse Renews Effort Protecting American Agriculture Land from Communist China
Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) reintroduced bicameral legislation to prevent entities associated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from purchasing critical American farmland and land
FEMA to Host Housing Resource Fair Feb. 22 in Savannah
The Housing Resource Fair will bring together federal, state and local agencies in one place to offer services and resources to families recovering from Hurricane Helene.
Buying at Auction? Here’s How to Arrange Quick Funding
Purchasing property at auction can be an exhilarating opportunity, offering the chance to acquire unique assets, often at competitive prices. However, the rapid nature of auctions necessitates swift
Padilla Presses for Answers on DOGE Cuts to Critical Housing Programs and Staff
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and 24 other Senators sounded the alarm on concerning reports that President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Task Force will
Accessory Dwelling Units Officially Allowed Statewide Under Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Affordable Homes Act
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are now permitted by-right statewide in Massachusetts thanks to the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Affordable Homes Act, signed into law by Governor Maura Healey in August 2024.
Industry leaders and experts examine FHLBanks’ impact on affordable housing and community investment
On February 11, the National Housing Conference, the Council of Federal Home Loan Banks, and the Federal Home Loan Bank of
Sánchez to Trump administration: Restore grants for community college teaching programs
Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) today demanded answers from the Trump administration on why it cut $600 million
ICYMI | HUD and DOGE Recover $1.9 Billion of Misplaced Taxpayer Dollars
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced that the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Task Force at HUD recovered $1.9
Mayor Adams Announces Bold New Vision for Coney Island, Including 1,500 New Units of...
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the next phase of an ambitious, bold new vision for Coney Island, Brooklyn that will deliver 1,500 new homes and invest in the reconstruction of the historic Riegelmann Boardwalk. In addition, the city will invest in new streets, sewers, and public realm improvements, including a $42 million renovation of the Abe Stark Sports Center.
