Yearly Archives: 2026
Manufactured Housing Scores Major Win in Newly Enacted 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Marks a historic milestone in pursuit of the American Dream of homeownership. The enactment of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act represents the most significant federal housing supply legislation in decades and an important step toward expanding attainable homeownership opportunities for millions of Americans.
Builder Sentiment Stays Weak as Affordability Concerns Persist
Economic uncertainty and persistent affordability challenges driven by rising material prices, high land costs, and elevated mortgage rates continue to weigh on builder sentiment. Builder
Congressman Cleaver Receives Carl A.S. Coan, Sr., Lifetime Achievement Award for Public Service
Cleaver was presented the award by the National Housing Conference for his work in helping enact the most significant
Energy Secretary Secures Mid-Atlantic Grid Ahead of Period of Hot Weather
The U.S.?Department of Energy (DOE) today issued?an?emergency order to mitigate blackout risks in the Mid-Atlantic ahead of the forecasted hot weather conditions and expected
Mortgage Credit Availability Decreased in June
Mortgage credit availability decreased in June according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology. The MCAI fell by 2.0 percent
New Dems Celebrate ROAD to Housing Package Finally Becoming Law
Housing, Infrastructure, & Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres (CA-35), New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), and Housing Task Force Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13) issued a statement after President Trump’s 10-day window to either sign the bill or veto it expired, and the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act automatically became law.
House, Senate Pass Bipartisan Housing Affordability Legislation to Help Restore American Dream for Working...
Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after the House passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. This legislation now heads to President Trump to be signed into law.
EPA Announces $800,000 for Small Businesses Developing Environmental Technologies in Colorado, Wyoming
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced $800,000 in funding to two recipients to develop and
Nunn Joins Nation’s Top Highway Official, Announces $2 Million Federal Investment in Ringgold County...
Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today joined Federal Highway Administrator Sean McMaster to announce a $2 million federal investment to rehabilitate 6.7 miles of Ringgold County’s P33 corridor between Highway 2 and Diagonal, improving safety and strengthening a critical transportation route for southern Iowa.
Mayor Bowser Announces New Legislation to Modernize Housing Laws and Protect Affordable Housing in...
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a comprehensive legislative package designed to modernize the District’s housing laws, improve the efficiency and predictability of the housing court process, support tenants, preserve affordable housing and strengthen investment in the District’s housing stock.
FEMA Approves More than $144 Million to Help Communities in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico,...
FEMA Region 6 announced more than?$144 million to help Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
Warner Applauds Bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act Becoming Law
WASHINGTON - RealEstateRama - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, applauded the bipartisan ROAD...
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law
The Housing Network of Rhode Island (HNRI) is deeply grateful to legislative leaders and members of the General Assembly for advancing a $120 million housing bond to increase and preserve affordable housing as part of the FY27 budget.
NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 2.4% Decrease in June
Existing-home sales decreased by 2.4% month-over-month and increased 2.8% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales report. The
Rep. Peters Helps Fund Immigration and Refugee Services, Tijuana Border Water Infrastructure
Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) helped pass a government spending bill that funds federal agencies and priorities related to Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development. The bill rejects President Trump's budget that stripped funding from important health care
Promoting the Outdoor Recreation Economy through Permitting Reform and Creating Georgia’s First National Park
The Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on seven bills to streamline permitting for recreation projects, create
EPA Begins Hazardous Waste Cleanup at Former Peninsular Gas Co. Site in Calumet, Michigan
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin cleaning up hazardous coal tar waste at the former Peninsular Gas Co. site at 55996 Lake Linden Ave. in Calumet, Michigan. Crews will
Chu, Torres, Sherman & Lofgren Lead CA Democratic Delegation in Demanding Disaster Aid for...
President Trump’s June 24, 2026, supplemental request included $67.1 billion for the Iran War, ignoring the $34 billion needed by CA and the billions more desperately needed by over 30 other States, Tribes, and Territories to rebuild their communities after natural disasters.
Matching Grant Program Supports Homebuyer Education and Counseling
Thanks to a collaboration between Wells Fargo and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), NeighborWorks Montana (NWMT) received $685,952 through the
Housing Night Returns to Ogren Park at Allegiance Field July 17
Homeword and Missoula Housing Authority are proud to bring back Housing Night, a community baseball game with the Missoula PaddleHeads on Friday, July 17, 2026, featuring $5 General Admission tickets, a paddleboard raffle, and a specialty jersey auction benefiting five local housing nonprofits.
