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AGC

CONSTRUCTION TRADE ASSOCIATION KEEPS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FROM PROHIBITING PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS AND MANDATING...

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Defense Department Announces It Will Not Prohibit Firms from
Habitat

Nissan Americas donates to Habitat for Humanity to support affordable housing and community development...

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Habitat for Humanity International today announced the continuation of its long-standing global partnership with Nissan

The Rise of In-Home Elevators in Modern Real Estate

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As the American housing market continues to evolve, one trend gaining significant traction among homeowners and developers alike is the integration of in-home elevators. Once considered a luxury reserved for high-end estates, residential elevators are now becoming a functional and value-boosting addition in a wide range of properties.
ALTA

ALTA Supports Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Expand Affordable Housing Supply

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The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, today announced its support for the bipartisan, bicameral Housing Supply
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Secretary Turner, Senator Scott Visit Charleston Homeless Shelter, Tour Affordable Housing Development located in...

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.),
Why Building Inspections Are Crucial in Today's Real Estate Market

Beyond Curb Appeal: Why Building Inspections Are Crucial in Today’s Real Estate Market

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When buyers fall in love with properties, it’s typically the visible features that capture attention—location, architectural style, or that perfect kitchen layout. However, experienced real estate
NYU Furman Center

NYU Furman Center and New York Housing Conference Host 2025 Mayoral Forum on Housing...

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On Thursday, May 1, the NYU Furman Center and New York Housing Conference will co-host the 2025 Mayoral Forum on

Buchanan Leads Legislation to Cuts Taxes for Homeowners, Increase Housing Supply

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Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced two pieces of legislation to expand access to housing, cutting taxes for middle-class homebuyers and updating accounting practices for new condominium construction
Financial Services Committee

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Reviews Ways to Restore Accountability at HUD

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The House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, led by Chairman Dan Meuser (PA-09), held a hearing entitled, "Decades of Dysfunction: Restoring
NAR

NAR and Realtor.com® Recognize 2025 Fair Housing Champions

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The National Association of Realtors® and Realtor.com® today honored three winners of the Fair Housing Champion Award during NAR's Fair Housing Month event, "Fair Housing Forward."
Congressman Steve Cohen

Congressman Cohen Leads a Letter Urging HUD Secretary to Reinstate Green and Resilient Retrofit...

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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) led a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner on
NAHB

Remodeling Market Sentiment Down in the First Quarter

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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the first quarter, posting a reading of 63, down five points compared to
Congressman John Larson

Larson, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Build and Preserve Affordable, Single-Family Homes

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Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Mike Kelly (PA-16) introduced the bipartisan Neighborhood Homes Investment Act. “I am proud to join my colleague, Rep. Mike Kelly, to introduce a
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Extends Foreclosure Relief to More than One Million FHA Borrowers Recovering from Hurricanes...

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the Federal Housing
FHFA

Fannie Mae Fires Over 100 Employees for Unethical Conduct, Including the Facilitation of Fraud

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The U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency (U.S. Federal Housing FHFA) and Fannie Mae issued the following statement:

Rep. Chu Statement on Soil Testing Beginning This Week

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Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) released the following statement on upcoming soil testing of the impacted Eaton Fire areas of northern Pasadena and Altadena:
ALTA

ALTA Honors Old Republic Title Underwriting Counsel with National Title Professional Recognition

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Lindee Deshler KTP, MTP, TPN, NTP has earned the National Title Professional (NTP) designation from the American Land Title
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver

Reps. Cleaver & Flood Kick Off Public Input Process for HOME and CDBG Reauthorization

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Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Ranking Member Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) and Chairman Mike Flood (R-NE) released a video kicking off a new initiative to gather public input on a potential
ULI

Urban Land Institute, Civic Joy Fund, San Francisco City Leaders Launch “Market Street Reimagined,”...

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The Urban Land Institute (ULI) San Francisco and the Civic Joy Fund are excited to announce the launch of Market Street
Homes for the Future Announces Investment in the Preservation of 283 Homes in Minneapolis-Saint Paul

Homes for the Future Announces Investment in the Preservation of 283 Homes in Minneapolis-Saint...

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A portfolio of 283 single-family rental homes, dispersed across the Minneapolis-St. Paul region, is now under nonprofit control

Business Real Estate Press Releases

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Real Estate Titan Ben Caballero Sets a New World Record –...

Ben Caballero has done it for the fourth time. The nation’s most productive real estate agent and a three-time world record title holder for new home sales has obliterated his own world record,

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases

Congressman Doug LaMalfa

Rep. LaMalfa Introduces Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act

Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale), along with Reps. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and Jeff Hurd (R-CO), introduced H.R. 3300, the Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2025, to