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Padilla, Scott Unveil Bipartisan BRIDGE Act to Support Transitioning Military Families
U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today introduced the Building Readiness and Integration for Dependents Going to Civilian Environments (BRIDGE) Act of 2026, bipartisan
Rep. Tran Backs TIPS Act to Make Tax Deduction on Tips Permanent for Service...
U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) has signed on as a co-sponsor of H.R. 1314, the Tipped Income Protection and Support Act (TIPS Act), which would let service industry professionals deduct their tips when filing taxes. The bill would raise the maximum adjusted gross income at which service workers can claim the deduction from $25,000 to $112,500 and make the change permanent nationwide
VA Announces Record $1.17 Billion in Grants to Help Homeless and At-Risk Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced a record $1.17 billion in grants to 680 organizations nationwide to assist Veterans who are homeless or at risk of losing their
NHC President and CEO David Dworkin addresses U.S. Conference of Mayors about housing affordability...
National Housing Conference (NHC) President and CEO David M. Dworkin addressed the U.S. Conference of Mayors Fall Leadership Meeting on September 25, highlighting the growing impact of
Booker Pushes $300 Billion Plan for Affordable Housing Near Transit
U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) today introduced the Transit-Oriented Housing Development Act, legislation to increase affordable and workforce housing near major transit hubs across the country. The bill is projected to create more than two million new housing units and expand access to affordable homes for low-income families.
Warren, Coons, Wyden, Gallego Introduce Bill to Impose Sanctions on Israeli Settlement Construction in...
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) introduced new
Young, Bennet Reintroduce Legislation to Combat National Eviction Crisis
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), members of the Senate Finance Committee, reintroduced the Eviction Crisis Act of 2026. This legislation would address our urgent national eviction crisis, creating an emergency rental assistance program to reduce preventable evictions and making it easier for American families to stay securely housed.
New Home Sales Rise as Affordability Challenges Continue
New home sales improved in August, but the monthly gain masks continued weakness in the broader new-home market. Elevated mortgage rates and ongoing affordability challenges continue to
Nearly 50 New U.S. Citizens take oath at Chicago Botanic Garden
The Chicago Botanic Garden will host 49 new U.S. citizens from 27 countries and their families on Monday, September 28, 2026, for a special naturalization ceremony beginning at 11 a.m.
Reps. Chu, Sherman, Sens. Schiff, Padilla Press FEMA Again to Prevent Shutdown of Critical...
Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Rep. Brad Sherman (CA-32), Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) sent a follow-up letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Cameron Hamilton demanding immediate action to stop the Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP) serving survivors of the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades Fires from shutting down on September 30.
NLIHC Applauds Reintroduction of the Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act
Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Todd Young (R-IN) reintroduced the 'Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act,' which would create an additional 250,000 housing vouchers
HUD Announces Multiple Fair Housing Act Charges, Cuts Biden Backlog by 46%
HUD today announced nine recent charges of discrimination under the Fair Housing Act, reflecting ongoing enforcement of federal fair housing protections by HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 0.3% Increase in August
Pending home sales in August increased by 0.3% month-over-month and decreased 4.7% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales report.
Durbin, Young Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Children From Lead Poisoning
The Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act would require the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to update its lead poisoning prevention measures
Energy Department Announces $99 Million for 21 Projects to Advance U.S. Geothermal Energy Development
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced more than $99 million for?21 projects selected to advance geothermal
Building a Stronger Digital Footprint for a Local Real Estate Business
For a local real estate business, reputation is built in more places than the office, the showing, or the closing table. Buyers and sellers often form their first impression online, where they compare agents, scan neighborhood guides, read market commentary, and look for signs that a company understands the area.
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.
