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Amata Hails Major $21.25 Million Federal Grant for Ferry Services From BIL Legislation
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is hailing notice of a major $21.25 million federal grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to purchase two new Ferry Boat Vessels
Rep. Laurel Lee and Veterans’ Advocates Join LSC for Event Highlighting Housing Initiatives for...
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is holding its annual Veterans Day event on Monday, November 13 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET. This year’s virtual event will build on the findings of LSC’s Veterans Task Force by highlighting the needs of veterans who are unhoused or at risk for homelessness.
Pending Home Sales Fell 1.5% in October
Pending home sales dropped 1.5% in October, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Northeast posted a monthly gain in transactions while the Midwest, South and West all recorded losses. All four U.S. regions noted year-over-year
Crowdfunding Initiative Provides Housing Essentials to Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
The Welcome Home Kit initiative aims to raise funds to support veterans experiencing homelessness across the nation on Veterans Day as part of the #DayForTheBrave campaign.
NORTON INTRODUCES BILL TO ALLOW STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO CHARGE SALES TAX AT...
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced her Federal Gift Shop Tax Act today to allow state and local
GFP Real Estate and Its Tenants Raise More Than $200,000 to Support Ukrainian Refugees
GFP Real Estate is pleased to announce that its "Support Ukraine in Crisis" campaign raised more than $200,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Ukraine.
New Home Sales Weaken in October
Elevated mortgage rates that averaged 7.62% in October per Freddie Mac, the highest rate since 2000, depressed buyer demand and pushed down new home sales in October. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in October fell 5.6% to a
FHFA Announces Conforming Loan Limit Values for 2024
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced the conforming loan limit values (CLLs) for mortgages Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) will acquire in 2024. In most of the
HUD Awards $25 Million to Public Housing Agencies to Expand More Housing Choices for...
Awards to Public Housing Agencies will provide support to families with Housing Choice Vouchers to maximize housing and neighborhood choice. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Manchin Announces more than $1M to Weatherize, Increase Energy Efficiency in Local Government Buildings...
Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that West
Congressman Cohen to Celebrate $3 Million Federal Appropriation for Historic Melrose High School Renovation
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) will hold a press availability to celebrate the $3 million appropriation he secured for the
Habitat for Humanity mourns the death of former first lady Rosalynn Carter
Habitat for Humanity is deeply saddened by the passing of former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter, who was a champion and strong voice for affordable, decent housing for all. For more than three
FEMA Provides $4 Million to Montana for Flood Recovery
FEMA has approved more than $4 million in Public Assistance funding for road repairs and debris removal costs related to the 2022 Montana floods. FEMA has approved roughly $37 million in
ROUNDS, CANTWELL INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE USDA TRIBAL PROGRAMS
U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), members of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Existing-Home Sales Receded 4.1% in October
Existing-home sales dropped in October, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Among the four major U.S. regions, sales slid in the Northeast, South and West but were unchanged in the Midwest. All four regions experienced year-over-year sales
Single-Family Starts Flat in October
Single-family construction held steady in October as high mortgage rates depressed demand but more buyers turned to new homes because of a lack of existing inventory. Overall housing starts increased 1.9% in October to a seasonally adjusted
Ahead of Vote on PG&E’s Proposed Rate Hikes, Harder Demands No More Bill Increases
Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) slammed PG&E for attempting to charge families more to pay for upgrades to its own infrastructure. Rep. Harder wrote a letter directly to PG&E’s CEO
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT RISES IN 40 STATES & D.C. FROM OCTOBER 2022 TO OCTOBER 2023,...
Construction employment increased in 40 states and the District of Columbia in October from a year earlier, while 22 states added construction jobs from September to October
Federal Housing Administration Helps Over 765,000 Families Buy Homes and Maintains a Strong Insurance...
Annual Report to Congress for fiscal year 2023 highlights impact of insurance premium reduction, assistance for approximately two
5 Reasons to Move to St. Louis, MO
St. Louis, commonly known as the Gateway to the West, is next to the Mississippi River. It’s a vibrant cultural haven with a broad range of theater and music venues, fine dining, and museums. St. Louis’ culture has been impacted by immigrants from different
