Yearly Archives: 2026
New Data: Virginia Families Have Had to Spend $2,900+ More Under President Trump
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are highlighting a new congressional report showing that Virginia families have had to spend more than $2,900 extra on a wide range of goods, including everyday essentials, since President Trump took office last year. This new data details the rising costs facing families across the Commonwealth, including higher prices for housing, groceries, gas, electricity, and health care.
NHC hails the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act becoming law, turns focus to...
David M. Dworkin, President and CEO of the National Housing Conference (NHC), released the following statement after the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law: “Today marks a major victory for American families, communities, and the housing groups that worked for years to make the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act a reality.
Hive MLS named Top Real Estate Innovation Award Finalist
Hive MLS has been named a finalist for a 2026 Inman Innovator Award, considered one of real estate’s most prized honors. Hive MLS joins several of the industry’s largest and most respected
New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust Selects Progressive Design-Build Team for Modernization of...
Following the Trust Board approval on June 10, a contract has now been executed with Technico Construction Services to plan the renovation of 209 apartments at the Bushwick development/ Contract execution represents first use of the progressive design-build project delivery method at a NYCHA property and is a key step forward in delivering much-needed renovations to the fourth NYCHA development to vote for the Trust
After Committee Passage of Bill to Make the Most Consequential Reduction in D.C. Home...
The Committee on Oversight & Government Reform marked up and passed a bill that would be the most consequential reduction in D.C.’s authority to govern itself in the modern history of D.C.
Multifamily Gains Lift Overall Starts Despite Single-Family Decline
Strong multifamily growth pushed overall housing starts higher in June, while single-family production remained sluggish as elevated mortgage rates, rising construction costs and persistent
Castro Statement on New Housing Planned for JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement: “My office has been informed of the Department of Defense’s plans to replace five barracks at Joint Base San
June New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 2.4 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for June 2026 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 2.4 percent from a year ago.
Home Interior Design Trends That Can Redefine Modern Living Spaces
The design world is shifting in recent days. You can see layered, expressive interiors rather than sterile minimalist spaces with a balance of comfort, functionality and appeal. Every home is
Kelly-Shaped Bill to Secure Arizona’s Water Future Clears Committee
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unanimously advanced the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA), legislation shaped by Arizona
Lowe’s renews partnership with Habitat for Humanity to support home repair projects across the...
Habitat for Humanity International announced today that Lowe’s has renewed its longstanding national partnership to support
EPA Finalizes Cleanup Plan to Address Contamination on Properties at the Former Kil-Tone Co....
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its cleanup plan for removing arsenic- and lead-contaminated soil from
FEMA Approves More Than $76.3 Million to Help Communities in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico,...
FEMA announced the approval of more than $76.3 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant
Transforming Your Backyard: The Ultimate Guide to Custom Deck Construction in Milford, MA
There is nothing quite like a New England summer. Whether you are hosting a weekend barbecue with family, relaxing after a long workweek, or simply enjoying your morning coffee, a custom-built deck seamlessly expands your living space into the great outdoors.
ICYMI: Warnock, Atlanta Mayor Dickens, Councilmember Boone Celebrate Warnock-Led Provision That Will Keep Homes...
U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) held a press conference in the Adamsville neighborhood of Atlanta with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta City District 10 Councilmember Andrea Boone, and prospective first-time homebuyer Jacob Parcel to celebrate the enactment of Senator Warnock’s landmark provision prohibiting private equity firms from mass-purchasing single-family homes.
VA announces $1.2B in infrastructure improvements in third quarter of FY 2026
The Department of Veterans Affairs approved $1.2 billion in VA infrastructure improvements in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, part of a record $4.8 billion in non-recurring maintenance
HUD Halts Funding for Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority for Mismanagement of Billions
Secretary Turner today announced the immediate suspension of funding for the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority (VIHFA)
Rep. Tlaib celebrates housing bill becoming law
The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which includes the Housing Our Communities Act introduced by Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), goes into effect tomorrow after President Donald Trump refused to sign it for 10 days. The Housing Our Communities Act will directly help our local communities increase the supply of affordable housing by providing federal grants to local, regional, and state governments to support development.
ALTA Celebrates 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becoming Law
The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, issued the following statement after the bipartisan, bicameral 21st Century
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 5.4% Decrease in June
Pending home sales in June decreased by 5.4% month-over-month and 0.3% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales report. The
