Yearly Archives: 2026
Senator Highlights Importance of Keeping Infrastructure Upgrades on Schedule at Minot Air Force Base
At a Senate Appropriations Committee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs hearing reviewing the President’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request for military construction, Senator John Hoeven worked to accelerate construction of infrastructure tied to the Sentinel
DHS Makes $648 Million Available to Help Firefighters and First Responders Nationwide
FEMA today announced $648 million in three funding opportunities to help firefighters and other first responders stay safe while protecting lives and communities nationwide. Through
The Hidden Plumbing Issues That Can Lower a Property’s Value
Your home might look great on the outside. Fresh paint, tidy lawn, nice curb appeal. But what's hiding inside your walls could be quietly draining your property's value. Plumbing problems are some of the sneakiest issues a homeowner can face.
How Site Planning Impacts the Success of Multifamily Housing Projects
When a multifamily housing project succeeds, it rarely happens by accident. Behind every well-functioning apartment community, one that attracts residents, holds its value, and integrates smoothly into its surroundings, is a foundation of thoughtful site planning.
U.S. Census Bureau: Hispanics Reach 10.2 Million Homeowners
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® (NAHREP®), the nation’s largest Hispanic business organization, today released the 2025 State of Hispanic Homeownership Report, which revealed that 2025 was a record-breaking year for Hispanic homeownership.
Builder Sentiment Posts Gain in May but Significant Affordability Challenges Persist
Builder confidence posted a modest gain in May even as buyers grapple with rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty while builders continue to contend with elevated land, labor and
Why Dubai’s Luxury Apartment Market Is Entering a New Era of Global Wealth Migration
Dubai’s luxury property market has evolved far beyond its reputation for ambitious skyscrapers and high-profile developments. What was once viewed primarily as a fast-growing regional market has now established itself as one of the world’s most influential destinations for global wealth.
Space, Community, and Flexibility: How Melbourne Buyers Are Redefining the Modern Family Home
The Australian dream has never disappeared—it has simply evolved. For generations, owning a detached family home on a generous block of land represented stability, success, and long-term security. But in today’s market, the definition of that dream is changing.
Hoeven: FAA Awards $3.4 Million to North Dakota Airport Terminal Projects
Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $3.4 million in funding for three airport infrastructure projects across North Dakota through the Fiscal Year 2026 Airport Terminal Program (ATP). As a member of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Committee, Hoeven has secured funding to advance airport development projects and strong federal investments
HUD?Supported Breakthrough Regional Pilots Summit Charts a Scalable Path Forward for Offsite Construction and...
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and its
When Mortgage Knowledge Becomes Accessible Financial Decisions Become Smarter: Z-Library
Mortgage terms once felt like a locked attic full of dusty papers and hidden traps. Many people signed contracts with more hope than clarity. Today the flow of information moves in a different way. Financial learning no longer sits behind office doors or expensive seminars. An e-library now opens paths that once seemed narrow and steep.
Tlaib Introduces Unhoused Persons Bill of Rights
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) re-introduced the Unhoused Persons Bill of Rights, a resolution which declares inalienable rights for unhoused persons and provides solutions for the federal government to permanently end the crisis. This legislation responds to the affordability crisis faced by millions of low-income renters, where rising housing costs continue to rapidly outpace wages and deny people adequate shelter.
Alliance Highlights Need for Real Affordable Housing Solutions Without Sacrificing Public Lands
Leaders from the affordable housing and public lands communities today unveiled a joint principles framework rejecting
NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 0.2% Increase in April
Existing-home sales increased by 0.2% month-over-month in April, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales report. The report provides the real estate
Beatty’s Bill to Boost Small Financial Institutions Nationwide Passes Unanimously
Congresswoman Beatty’s bill, H.R. 3709 the ‘Advancing the Mentor Protégé Program for Small Financial Institutions’ Act unanimously passed the House of Representatives and now awaits Senate passage. This legislation was included in the House-passed bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act, which aims to increase housing supply, prioritize affordability, and advance housing equity.
Energy Department to Invest $36 Million in Enhanced Oil Recovery Program at the University...
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) today announced the selection
Mortgage Delinquencies Increase in the First Quarter of 2026
The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties increased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.44 percent of all loans outstanding at the end of the first
Heinrich Joins Grand Opening of New Saranam ADC Family Housing Development in Albuquerque
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, joined the grand opening of Saranam’s new ADC Family Campus, which includes 23 housing units that Heinrich helped fund in the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) appropriations bill to support New Mexico families experiencing homelessness.
FTC and Illinois Take Action to Stop Deceptive Conduct by Company that Created Thousands...
The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission, and the state of Illinois sued Chicago-based company Premium Home Service (PHS) and its owner for
What to Expect When Working with Real Estate Agents in Japan
Japan’s property market is one of the most unique in the world—and navigating it without local guidance can feel like reading a map written in a language you’ve never studied. Whether you’re a
