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Housing Starts Up in February as Builders Still Contend with Rising Costs
Limited existing inventory helped single-family starts to post a solid gain in February, but builders are still grappling with elevated construction costs stemming from tariff issues and
Padilla, Schiff Push VA to Bolster Emergency Services for Veterans Affected by LA Fires
U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) urged Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins to provide emergency health care and housing for veterans affected
DHCD Selects 69 Projects to Preserve 7,700 Affordable Housing Units
The DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) selected 69 projects through its 2024 Consolidated Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide bridge, gap, and support
Senator Reverend Warnock Unveils Legislative Package to Address Housing Affordability and Availability Crisis
The transformative housing package addresses rising rental costs and downpayment fees, private equity’s domination of Atlanta’s housing market, and the overall lack of available housing units. This week, Senator Reverend Warnock introduced the Downpayment Toward Equity Act, the Rent Relief Act, and the Stop Predatory Investing Act
New Housing Attainability Tool from Urban Land Institute & RCLCO Shows U.S. Households Face...
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) and research partner RCLCO, released the ULI Terwilliger Center for Housing’s 2025 Home
Preservation Teams Show How to Salvage Family Treasures
As Kentucky households recover from the February severe weather and floods, FEMA’s preservation teams will be in Disaster Recovery Centers throughout the commonwealth to demonstrate
NLIHC Releases The Gap 2025: A Shortage of Affordable Homes
The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) released today its annual report, The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes. The Gap report details the severe shortage of affordable
Tips and Resources for Updating an Older House
Updating an older house can be a uniquely rewarding project, breathing new life into its walls while preserving a piece of history. Yet, it's no small feat—old houses often come with their own set of challenges, including outdated systems, potential structural issues, and design quirks. Tackling these projects requires careful planning, an understanding of building regulations, and a balance of modern convenience with historical integrity.
PRICES FOR NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND SERVICES CLIMB 0.5 PERCENT IN FEBRUARY, WITH TARIFF...
Officials with the Associated General Contractors of America note that Rising Construction Costs will Make it Harder for Firms to
HUD’s Innovative Housing Showcase “The American Home is the American Dream” Returns to the...
Secretary Scott Turner today announced the return of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s
Congresswoman Norma Torres Reintroduces Thriving Communities Act
Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), a senior member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee on Appropriations, reintroduced
NAHB Recognizes Kohler Co. with Global Humanitarian Award for Safe Water for All Initiative
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Global Opportunities Board proudly presented Kohler Co. with a Global
NAR Commends Vice President Vance on Zoning Reform Remarks
Vice President JD Vance emphasized the importance of zoning reform during his speech at the National League of Cities conference in Washington, D.C., yesterday.
Alliance To Save Energy Supports Bipartisan Weatherization Bill To Lower Energy Costs Through Energy...
The Alliance to Save Energy (Alliance) supports H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act, bipartisan
HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in January 2025
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau jointly announced the following new residential sales statistics for January 2025
Navigating a Competitive Housing Market: Strategies for Buyers
Buying a home in today’s market is more challenging than ever. In many areas, houses sell within days, often for more than the asking price. According to recent data, home prices have surged,
NAHB Announces Best of IBS Winners at International Builders’ Show
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) named the winners of its 12th annual Best of IBS™ Awards during the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Las Vegas. The awards
CONSTRUCTION OUTLAYS SLIP IN JANUARY AS POTENTIAL WIDESPREAD TARIFFS THREATEN TO PUSH BACK INVESTMENT...
Spending Declines for Manufacturing, Educational, and Multifamily Construction, Outweighing Gains in Single-Family Homebuilding
Habitat for Humanity calls on lawmakers to invest in new and existing tools to...
The dwindling supply of affordable starter homes across America is a crisis that denies millions of families the foundation for stability and opportunity while straining communities and
Newhouse Renews Effort Protecting American Agriculture Land from Communist China
Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) reintroduced bicameral legislation to prevent entities associated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from purchasing critical American farmland and land
