Yearly Archives: 2026
HUD Moving Forward on Bold Homelessness Reform
HUD is announcing that homelessness-related service providers across the nation can expect the 2026 Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to be published by June 1,
Understanding the Home Valuation Process
Most homeowners assume their property is worth what they paid for it, or whatever number they've seen on a real estate app. But when it's time to sell, refinance, or buy, the actual valuation process can tell a very different story. Understanding how that number gets determined puts you ahead of most people sitting at the closing table.
Padilla, Warren, Colleagues Renew Push to Support Survivors of Disasters
U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee, led 12 of their colleagues in reintroducing the Housing Survivors of
National Fair Housing Alliance Condemns Shameful DOJ Indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center
The National Fair Housing Alliance® (NFHA™) today condemned the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). This is the latest escalation in a coordinated campaign to dismantle civil rights protections and silence the organizations that stand in the way of hate and discrimination.
Home Building Shows Signs of Stabilization with Monthly Gain in Starts
Housing production bounced back in March as builders cautiously ramp up production despite ongoing headwinds. Overall housing starts increased 10.8% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual
NHC to recognize Chairman Flood and Ranking Member Cleaver for bipartisan housing leadership at...
The National Housing Conference (NHC) today announced that Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE), Chairman, and Congressman
NAR Releases First Quarterly Update to Strategic Plan
The National Association of REALTORS® today released its first quarterly update on the 2026–2028 Strategic Plan, highlighting early progress and reinforcing its commitment to execution,
Conveyancing in Sydney: A Practical Guide to Smoother Property Deals in a Fast-Moving Market
Purchasing or selling any home in Sydney can be exciting, and sometimes the legality of it can be a real test. Prices fluctuate rapidly, there is heavy competition, and a single overlooked detail may cost a serious time or money. This is why it is important to grasp conveyancing issues prior to entering into any contract or paying any kind of deposit.
Higgins Announces Additional $27M for Hurricane Recovery Projects in South Louisiana
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced the approval of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding for five additional projects in Louisiana’s 3rd District,
FEMA Provides More Than $67 Million to Support Survivors Through State-Led Crisis Counseling, Case...
FEMA approved more than $67 million in funding to support state-managed Crisis Counseling Programs and Disaster Case
A First-Time Homeowner’s Guide to Roof Inspections in Brentwood TN
In Brentwood, many first-time buyers close on a home without paperwork that clearly states the roof’s age, last repair date, or warranty status. From the ground, a roof can look fine while shingles lose granules, flashing loosens at chimneys, and gutters start holding debris.
NorthstarMLS Invests in Next-Generation Consumer Home Search with Broker Public Portal
NorthstarMLS today announced a strategic partnership with industry-owned technology alliance Broker Public Portal (BPP) to power a next-generation MLS consumer search platform designed to deliver a more transparent, accurate, and broker-connected home search experience.
MBA Annual Report Finds Total Commercial Real Estate Borrowing and Lending Increased 40 Percent...
Total commercial real estate (CRE) mortgage borrowing and lending is estimated to have totaled $706 billion in 2025, a 40
Hive MLS Launches New Hivemls.com Website Featuring Next Generation AI-Powered Home Design and Room...
Hive MLS today announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, HiveMLS.com, introducing an advanced AI-powered
What Makes a House Worth Buying? 3 Key Features Experienced Buyers Always Check
Hunting for a home is, quite frankly, an emotional roller coaster. It’s a high-stakes game where the pressure to find "the one" often leads to overlooking things that matter most. Most people feel a bit lost when searching for house to buy, stuck between a beautiful aesthetic and the nagging fear that they’re about to sign away their life savings for a money pit.
ICYMI: The Hill Op-Ed — Padilla, Curtis: “We still aren’t doing enough to prevent...
In case you missed it, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) authored a new op-ed in The Hill calling for urgent, bipartisan action to address the growing megafire crisis
EPA to Invest $90 Million to Strengthen Water Infrastructure for Tribes and Rural Communities
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will use $90 million in grant funding to develop and revitalize drinking water and wastewater infrastructure that supports Tribal
HUD Empowers Real Estate Agents to Better Support American Homebuyers
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sent a “Dear Colleague” letter to real estate professionals clarifying they are not violating the Fair Housing Act when they
Brands by Integra Enters Arizona in Partnership with CITIEA
Brands by Integra today announced its partnership with CITIEA, a leading Phoenix brokerage, marking the company’s first entry into the Arizona market. This first acquisition marks planned
New Report Shines Light on Rise and Spread of Private Equity Homeownership in Atlanta
A new report from the American Economic Liberties Project (AELP) examines how federal and state policy failures after the 2008 financial crisis handed Wall Street investors the keys to Atlanta’s housing market, sheds light on the rise and spread of investor-owned and built rental housing in Atlanta, and details what corporate homeownership means for tenants, homebuyers, and communities across the country.c
