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How Site Planning Impacts the Success of Multifamily Housing Projects
When a multifamily housing project succeeds, it rarely happens by accident. Behind every well-functioning apartment community, one that attracts residents, holds its value, and integrates smoothly into its surroundings, is a foundation of thoughtful site planning.
U.S. Census Bureau: Hispanics Reach 10.2 Million Homeowners
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® (NAHREP®), the nation’s largest Hispanic business organization, today released the 2025 State of Hispanic Homeownership Report, which revealed that 2025 was a record-breaking year for Hispanic homeownership.
Builder Sentiment Posts Gain in May but Significant Affordability Challenges Persist
Builder confidence posted a modest gain in May even as buyers grapple with rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty while builders continue to contend with elevated land, labor and
HUD?Supported Breakthrough Regional Pilots Summit Charts a Scalable Path Forward for Offsite Construction and...
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and its
Tlaib Introduces Unhoused Persons Bill of Rights
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) re-introduced the Unhoused Persons Bill of Rights, a resolution which declares inalienable rights for unhoused persons and provides solutions for the federal government to permanently end the crisis. This legislation responds to the affordability crisis faced by millions of low-income renters, where rising housing costs continue to rapidly outpace wages and deny people adequate shelter.
Alliance Highlights Need for Real Affordable Housing Solutions Without Sacrificing Public Lands
Leaders from the affordable housing and public lands communities today unveiled a joint principles framework rejecting
Beatty’s Bill to Boost Small Financial Institutions Nationwide Passes Unanimously
Congresswoman Beatty’s bill, H.R. 3709 the ‘Advancing the Mentor Protégé Program for Small Financial Institutions’ Act unanimously passed the House of Representatives and now awaits Senate passage. This legislation was included in the House-passed bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act, which aims to increase housing supply, prioritize affordability, and advance housing equity.
Heinrich Joins Grand Opening of New Saranam ADC Family Housing Development in Albuquerque
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, joined the grand opening of Saranam’s new ADC Family Campus, which includes 23 housing units that Heinrich helped fund in the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) appropriations bill to support New Mexico families experiencing homelessness.
FTC and Illinois Take Action to Stop Deceptive Conduct by Company that Created Thousands...
The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission, and the state of Illinois sued Chicago-based company Premium Home Service (PHS) and its owner for
Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart Delivers $2M in Funding for Feasibility Analysis for Proposed Interchange at...
Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Congressional
HACLA’s Section 8 Program Earns HUD’s Highest Performance Rating
Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) has earned the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) highest performance rating for its administration of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program--- one of the largest rental assistance programs in the nation.
HUD Declares Little Rock Housing Authority in Substantial Default, Initiates Possession
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today declared the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, operating as the Metropolitan Housing Alliance (MHA), in
2026 Vision: The Impact of Key Property Developers in Abu Dhabi on the Success...
The Abu Dhabi real estate market has entered 2026 with a sophisticated “institutional rhythm,” characterized by high-value, lifestyle-centric developments and managed supply. As the emirate continues to diversify its economy and enhance its global standing, the influence of leading property developers in Abu Dhabi has never been more critical.
Multifamily Developer Confidence Holds Steady in First Quarter
The Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) produced mixed results for the first quarter of 2026. The MMS produces two
Hoeven Secures Commitments to Provide $1.8 Million For CVIC, Passed Legislation to Enable Improvements...
Senator Discusses Efforts to Address Delayed DOJ Funding for Victim Services, Free Up Capital for Grand Forks Affordable Housing Project. Senator John Hoeven today held a roundtable with leaders from the Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC) and the Grand Forks Housing Authority
Construction Employment Rises By 9,000 In April As Nonresidential Hiring Offsets Residential Declines And...
Industry Employment Continues to Outpace Overall Job Growth Amid Strong Demand for Data Centers and Other Nonresidential
Rep. Aguilar Requests Nearly $50 Million in Funding for 20 Community Projects in the...
Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced 20 Community Project Funding requests for the Inland Empire totaling $49,739,093 that were submitted to the House Committee on Appropriations, on which Rep. Aguilar serves. If approved, this funding would directly fund local efforts to create job training and research programs, strengthen water and flood infrastructure, improve public safety, reduce crime
US Department of Labor highlights safe construction practices during 2026 National Safety Stand-Down to...
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is encouraging construction employers and workers nationwide to participate in the 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, taking place May 4-8, 2026.
FEMA is Actively Coordinating with Federal, State, Local and Private-Sector Partners to Ensure Safety...
Thanks to the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and strong coordination and engagement with federal, state, local, tribal,
Durbin, Warren, Merkley Send Letter To Federal Housing Finance Agency Criticizing Fannie Mae’s Decision...
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with Elizabeth
