Yearly Archives: 2026
Larson, Courtney Applaud House Passage of Their Bill to Restore Tax Relief for Homeowners...
Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Joe Courtney (CT-02) applauded House passage of their Casualty Loss Dedication Restoration Act, which passed the House last night within the larger bill, H.R. 9500, by a vote of 408-17.
ULI Announces Finalists for Inaugural Housing Impact Awards
The Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Terwilliger Center for Housing has announced four finalists for the inaugural Housing Impact Awards, a newly consolidated program that brings together the former Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award and Terwilliger Center Award for Innovation in Attainable Housing under a single award program.
Single-Family Starts Rebound but Market Challenges Persist
Single-family housing starts rebounded in August, but production remains down 4.7% year-to-date as builders contend with rising construction costs, lot and labor shortages, and economic
Rep. Chu Celebrates Major Bipartisan Disaster Tax Relief Victory for Eaton Fire Survivors
The bipartisan Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act became law, delivering long-awaited tax relief for survivors of the January 2025 Los Angeles County fires. The law ensures that qualifying wildfire relief payments, including settlements received by Eaton Fire survivors, can be excluded from federal taxable income regardless of when those payments are received.
Empowering Tribal Land Management
The Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on two bills to improve access to culturally significant sites and tribal financial resources. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response:
August New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Decreased 5.5 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for August 2026 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases decreased 5.5 percent from a year ago.
Young, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Boost Housing Mobility Vouchers, Give Families Increased Access...
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) reintroduced the Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act, legislation to create 250,000 housing mobility vouchers for the nation’s most vulnerable families with young children.
Hispanic Homeownership and Business Growth Drive a Landmark Year for Latino Wealth
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® (NAHREP®), the nation’s largest Hispanic business organization, and the Hispanic Wealth Project™ (HWP) today unveiled the 2026 State of Hispanic Wealth Report (SHWR) at NAHREP at AVANCE Global in Las Vegas.
HUD Announces Sponsors and Exhibitors for 2026 Innovative Housing Showcase
HUD today announced the sponsors and exhibitors for its sixth annual Innovative Housing Showcase, taking place on the National Mall from September 22–24. This year’s theme, “Made in
AI Moves From Promising to Business-Critical for Real Estate Brokerages, Survey Find
The importance of artificial intelligence to real estate brokerage leaders has jumped more than 30% since 2024, according to Delta Media Real Estate AI surveys. Leaders rated AI’s importance
Chairman Guthrie Delivers Remarks on 15 Pieces of Legislation to Strengthen Public Health Efforts,...
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered remarks on the House floor for 15 bills aimed at promoting the health and wellbeing of Americans across the country, supporting tourism and AM Radio, and protecting against rising energy costs.
NHC congratulates Matt Jones on nomination as Federal Housing Administration Commissioner
David M. Dworkin, President and CEO of the National Housing Conference (NHC), released the following statement on the nomination of Matt Jones to serve as Assistant Secretary for
NAR Issues Statement After FHFA Announces VantageScore 4.0 Now Accepted
Shannon McGahn, executive vice president and chief advocacy officer of the National Association of Realtors®, issued the following statement after Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced
Hive MLS expands RealReports access across its entire MLS footprint
Hive MLS announced today that it is expanding access to RealReports, an AI-powered property intelligence platform already available to its Georgia subscribers for the past year, across all of
Warren Presses IRS Chief Counsel Nominee on Conflicts of Interest with Trump and Tax-Dodging...
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, pressed James Gadwood, nominee
DOE’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation Announces $117 Million to Strengthen America’s...
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) today awarded $117 million to 56
Recovery Progress Continues Nearly Two Years After Helene
Nearly two years after Tropical Storm Helene devastated portions of North Carolina, FEMA has committed more than $7.5 billion in funding for Helene and other recent disaster recovery to put
Council raised awareness of important issues facing residents across the state
The City Council on Tuesday raised much-needed awarenes of important issues facing residents throughout the region and state. The Council presented a proclamation recognizing Wildfire Awareness and Prevention Season, highlighting the importance of preparedness, public education, and regional coordination.
Registration Now Open for NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) officially opened online registration and housing today for the 2027 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), the largest annual light
What Aventura Property Owners Get Wrong About Sun, Heat, and Operating Costs
Walk into almost any Aventura office suite or retail space at three in the afternoon and you can feel the problem before anyone explains it. The west-facing side of the floor is warm enough that tenants have brought in personal fans. The east side is fine.
