Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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Habitat

Habitat for Humanity applauds House passage of Housing for the 21st Century Act

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Habitat for Humanity applauds the House’s passage of the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act. This is the most significant housing bill that the House has passed in more than a decade and we are grateful for the commitment to housing that it demonstrates and support its provisions to increase housing supply and improve affordability by reducing regulatory barriers and modernizing federal housing programs

Pressley Underscores Harm of Racial Bias in Home Appraisals, Urges Reform of Appraisal System...

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Black families who sought homeownership were held back by red tape, limited to redlined neighborhoods and faced blatant racism from banks.” “And for those who managed to secure a mortgage and buy a home, the value of their homes was grossly diminished by an appraisal system rife with racial bias, and that same appraisal system is around today.”

Statement from the National Fair Housing Alliance on FHFA’s Repeal of its Fair Lending...

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The National Fair Housing Alliance® (NFHA™) strongly condemns the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA’s) decision to repeal its Fair Lending, Fair Housing, and Equitable Housing Finance Plans Regulation (Fair Lending Rule) for two of the nation’s largest financial institutions, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) and the 11 Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBs).

NYCHA Closes on Financing for $92.5 Million PACT Project to Renovate the Homes of...

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This financial closing is a key milestone in the renovation of 224 apartments in two residential buildings. The development will receive comprehensive renovations to improve the quality of life for residents and Clean Heat for All heat pumps, which will provide clean, reliable heating and cooling year-round

Rep. Aguilar Delivers $1 Million for Hope Through Housing Foundation to Drive AI Workforce...

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The grant funding will enable the Hope Through Housing Artificial Intelligence Innovation Lab to purchase new virtual reality equipment, drones, cameras and powerful servers for AI and software development.

Neal Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing on Foreign Influence in American Non-profits

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We are here today as a government built for the people. Today, you are holding this hearing on the pretense of what happens when tax-exempt dollars funnel from or to groups that you disagree with. But much more pressing, what happens when decisions are no longer being made for the people, but in service to the President’s greed?

Nunn Rural Housing Reform Bill Passes House as Part of Landmark Housing Package

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The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act, a landmark housing reform package to increase housing supply, lower costs for families, and modernize federal housing programs to better serve rural, suburban, and urban communities across America.
VA

VA increases in-home and community-based services expenditure cap for Veterans with complex conditions

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The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced an increase in the expenditure cap for in-home and community-based
NHC

Affordable housing groups support the Affordable HOMES Act

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A group of affordable housing organizations, led by the National Housing Conference, announced its strong support for H.R. 5184, the Affordable HOMES Act, urging Members of the U.S. House of
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer

SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE NEARLY $30 MILLION FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY

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U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced they have secured $29,398,000 in federal
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Rescinds Biden-Era Politically Motivated Investigation into the Texas General Land Office

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has closed a civil rights investigation into the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) distribution of disaster mitigation funds. Following a
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer

SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $9.6 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ROCHESTER-FINGER LAKES PROJECTS

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U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Appropriations
Natural Resources

Subcommittee Advances Legislation Supporting Wildlife and Rural Communities

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The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills related to wildlife stewardship, conservation and water project operations. Subcommittee Chair

WTAS: Financial Services Members on the Housing for the 21st Century Act

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The Committee on Financial Services is working to tackle the high cost of living. Last week, the Committee held a hearing with Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner.

Norton Secures over $10.1 Million in Community Project Funding for D.C. in House-Passed THUD...

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Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced that she secured over $10 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) for D.C. in the fiscal year 2026 (FY 26) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill passed by the House today

Congressman Aderholt Announces $520,000 EPA Grant for Garden City Water System Improvements

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Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $520,000 to support water system improvements in the Town of Garden City.
NAHB

Builder Sentiment Loses Ground at Start of 2026

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Builder confidence moved lower to start the year as affordability concerns continue to weigh heavily with buyers, and builders continue to contend with rising construction costs. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell
FHFA

FHFA House Price Index® Up 0.6 Percent in November; Up 1.9 Percent from Last...

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U.S. house prices rose 0.6 percent in November, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices rose 1.9 percent from

Senator Peters Secures Michigan Wins in Bipartisan Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Bill

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Peters Secured Funding to Strengthen Michigan’s Transportation Infrastructure, Improve Roadway and Airport Safety, and Expand Access to Affordable Housing
Habitat

HFHI Statement following the release of the G7 priorities

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Habitat for Humanity International welcomes France’s announcement of its G7 priorities for 2026 and strongly supports the focus on development finance reform, international climate

Business Real Estate Press Releases

What Property Managers See Repeatedly in Las Vegas Commercial Plumbing

Commercial plumbing issues in Las Vegas have a habit of showing up in familiar ways. Across office buildings, retail centers, and mixed-use properties, the same types of fixtures, drains, and supply lines tend to fail again and again.

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases

What Property Managers See Repeatedly in Las Vegas Commercial Plumbing

Commercial plumbing issues in Las Vegas have a habit of showing up in familiar ways. Across office buildings, retail centers, and mixed-use properties, the same types of fixtures, drains, and supply lines tend to fail again and again.