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MBA

MBA Opposes Biden Administration’s Rent Control on LIHTC-Financed Multifamily Properties

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MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement on the Biden administration’s planned
5 Things to Understand About Sustainability in Real Estate

5 Things to Understand About Sustainability in Real Estate

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In the real estate industry, sustainability is becoming a critical factor that influences decisions about investment, management, and development. The concept of sustainability in real estate has
New Democrat Coalition

New Dem Members Deliver Big Wins for Their Constituents, Secure Millions in Community Project...

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With the passage of Fiscal Year 2024 government funding, New Dems Members not only helped to avert a harmful and costly

NAREB’S ABCs for Buying a Home: The Important Steps to Owning a Home and...

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The most effective way for African Americans to build wealth is through homeownership. But so many families ask, where do you start when you want to buy a home? The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) broadly provides this information so more Black families can enjoy the benefits of homeownership and create intergenerational wealth.
AGC

CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 227 OF 358 METRO AREAS FROM FEBRUARY 2023 TO FEBRUARY...

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Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, Ariz. and Fairbanks, Alaska Top Lists of Year-over-Year Rise in Industry Employment While New York City
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Announces Expansion of Program to Promote Innovations in Housing

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman announced the final cohort of Moving to Work (MTW) Demonstration program expansion after
Congressman Steve Cohen

Congressman Cohen Announces $17.1 Million to Make Energy-Efficiency Upgrades for Low-Income Housing

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HUD investment in residential developments in Memphis and Covington. Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced
FEMA

Wrangell Cooperative Association and FEMA Announce FEMA Assistance Now Available for Landslide Survivors

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FEMA Individual Assistance is now available for residents of the City and Borough of Wrangell affected by the landslides that
NAHB

New Home Sales Hold Steady in February

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A small rise in mortgage rates in February led to a flat reading for new home sales. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in February edged 0.3% lower to a 662,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to newly released data by the U.S.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

DESPITE REPUBLICAN ATTACKS, PRESSLEY, WARREN, MARKEY DELIVER FUNDING FOR THE PRYDE LGBTQ+ SENIOR HOUSING...

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After GOP Callously Stripped Funds from Earlier House Appropriations Bill, Pressley Teamed Up with Warren & Markey to

CONSUMER ALERT: NYS Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Reminds New Yorkers of...

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Secretary Rodriguez said, “Unfortunately, Springtime can be scamming time when it comes to home improvements”. Follow the New York Department of State on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for “Tuesday’s Tips” – Practical Tips to Educate and Empower New York Consumers on a Variety of Topics
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders, Ramirez Reintroduce The Green New Deal for Public Housing Act

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Rep. Delia Ramirez (IL-03) reintroduced the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act in partnership with public housing

$53.9 Million in Flood Protection Awards Highlights Importance of Virginia’s RGGI Reentry

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Flood prevention and protection projects across the state will receive a total of $53.9 million in awards using proceeds from Virginia’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced March 20.
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

One Year In: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Annual Mortgage Insurance Premium...

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35 percent mortgage insurance premium reduction implemented in March 2023 saved almost 700,000 FHA borrowers an average
FEMA

FEMA and SBA Assistance Tops $105.3 Million for Michigan Storm Survivors

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A little over one month since President Joe Biden declared a major disaster for the state of Michigan following the Aug. 24-26, 2023, severe storms, tornadoes and flooding, more than $105.3

The Ultimate Guide to Off-Campus Student Housing in NYC

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Finding the perfect off-campus student housing in NYC can feel like searching for a needle in a skyscraper-sized haystack – daunting, right? This guide demystifies the process, offering you a roadmap through the urban jungle of New York City’s housing market.
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall

Senator Marshalls Slams United Nations Climate Change Goals That Will Harm U.S. Agriculture

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U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. released the following statement on the United Nations Net-Zero Banking Alliance’s (NZBA) decision to dramatically expand their Green New Deal
NAHB

Builder Sentiment Rises Above Breakeven Point

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A lack of existing inventory that continues to drive buyers to new home construction, coupled with strong demand and mortgage rates below last fall’s cycle peak helped push builder sentiment above a key marker in March.

NEWLY OPENED MONARCH APARTMENT HOMES ARE REDEFINING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY LIVING IN...

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The 60-unit Monarch Apartment Homes complex, which recently opened in Palm Springs, California, has redefined the standard for quality, affordable housing in our communities.  Designed under the visionary leadership of Maria Song, AIA, LEED & AP, principal of Interactive Design Corporation (IDC)

Big 4 US Banks Abandon Standards to Protect Environment and Communities

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Four of the biggest banks in the world have left the Equator Principles, which set minimum standards on risks to the environment and local communities in countries where they finance oil, gas, coal, infrastructure and mining projects.