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Yearly Archives: 2026

16TH NORTHERN VIRGINIA HOUSING EXPO COMES TO FAIRFAX FOR THE FIRST TIME MARCH 7

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The 2026 Northern Virginia Housing Expo is coming to the city of Fairfax for its 16th annual event on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fairfax High School, 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax.. This marks the first time the Northern Virginia Housing Expo will be held in the city of Fairfax, expanding access to one of the region’s most comprehensive housing education events.

TRANSCRIPT: Leader Schumer Remarks At Roundtable Kicking Off Push On Housing Affordability; Senate Democrats...

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At a roundtable launching the Democratic push to lower the cost of housing, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), discussed potential solutions aimed at providing relief to renters and homebuyers. The discussion is part of Senate Democrats’ ongoing efforts to address the affordability crisis, which has been exacerbated by President Trump and Senate Republicans’ disastrous policies. Below are Leader Schumer’s remarks from the event
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Department of Justice Files Statement of Interest Supporting Competition Among Real Estate Brokerages

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The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice filed a statement of interest in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern
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NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 3.3% Increase in November

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Pending home sales in November jumped by 3.3% from the prior month and 2.6% year over year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Report. The
Congressman Brad Sherman

Congressman Brad Sherman Statement on the Anniversary of the Palisades Fire

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On the one-year anniversary of the January 2025 Palisades Fire, Congressman Brad Sherman issued the following statement reflecting on the impact to Pacific Palisades, the federal response,

Financial Services Committee Clears Bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act

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The House Committee on Financial Services, led by Rep. French Hill (AR-02), today overwhelmingly advanced the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act. The bill, introduced by Chairman Hill, Ranking Member Maxine Waters (CA-43), Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Chair Mike Flood (NE-01), and Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Ranking Member Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05)
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HUD’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Fulfilled Core Mission in Fiscal Year 2025

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Federal Housing Administration (FHA) released its fiscal year (FY) 2025 annual report covering the financial status of the FHA
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MBA Statement on FHFA’s 2026-2028 Enterprise Housing Goals

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MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, issued the following statement on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) 2026-2028 Enterprise Housing Goals final rule for Fannie

Are Refinance Home Loan Rates Going Up or Down?

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If you have a mortgage—or are thinking about getting one—this question probably keeps you up at night: Are refinance home loan rates going up or down? It’s a meaningful question, especially if you are considering switching your existing loan to a better package.
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur

Kaptur Secures Nearly $1.3 Million In New Safe Steets Funding To Bolster Vision For...

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Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee announced that the City of Toledo, Lucas County, and the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of
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Energy Secretary Ensures Colorado Coal Plant Remains Open to Prevent Blackouts

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U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today issued an emergency order to keep a Colorado coal plant operational to ensure Americans have access to affordable, reliable, and secure
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EPA Proposes Updated Groundwater Cleanup Plan for Radiation Technology Inc. Superfund Site

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing an updated cleanup plan for groundwater contamination at the
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HUD Financial Report Finds Billions in Potential Payment Errors Occurred During Biden Administration

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Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner released HUD’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Agency Financial Report

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Warnock Slams President Trump for Blocking Private-Equity Housing Ban

Senator Reverend Warnock slammed President Trump for refusing to sign the ROAD to Housing Act, which would have banned large corporations from mass purchasing single-family homes. Hours before the President was set to sign the legislation, he cancelled the signing ceremony, insisting that Congress pass his voter suppression legislation, the SAVE America Act