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Rounds Introduces Legislation to Expand Holding Period for Merchant Banking Investments
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, introduced
Kelly, Gallego Celebrate Investment to Boost Affordable Housing in Arizona, Call for Quicker Release...
Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego announced that four Arizona NeighborWorks organizations have been awarded a
Talk Justice, an LSC Podcast: Why Corporate Lawyers are Invested in the Legal Services...
Corporate counsels discuss the private sector’s role in expanding access to civil legal services for Americans who cannot afford an attorney on the latest episode of LSC’s “Talk Justice” podcast. LSC President Ron Flagg introduces the conversation, which was recorded at LSC’s Detroit forum on July 15.
NAHB Applauds Move to Raise LIHTC Investment Cap for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
Buddy Hughes, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Lexington, N.C., issued the following statement after Federal
$15K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Will Help New...
A longtime New Orleans, Louisiana, resident is rebuilding nearly two decades after Hurricane Katrina damaged her home, thanks in part to a $15,000 Disaster Rebuilding Assistance (DRA) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas).
Why Custom Home Building Plans Should Start with Your Land
When embarking on the journey of creating your dream home, it's tempting to start by browsing beautiful floor plans or pinning interior design ideas. However, successful custom home building
Warnock Secures Critical Bipartisan Funding for Defense Projects Benefiting Georgia’s Military Communities
U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) secured critical funding for defense projects benefiting Georgia’s servicemembers, military families, and base communities. The funding was secured in the military construction and veterans affairs appropriations bill, which is one of several legislative vehicles used to annually fund the federal government.
How to Keep Your New Home Pest-Free After Buying a House
Moving into a new home is an exciting milestone—but it can quickly turn stressful if pests show up uninvited. Whether it’s ants in the kitchen, spiders in the basement, or mice in the walls, pest problems can make your dream home feel less than perfect. Luckily, with a little planning and maintenance, you can keep your new home pest-free from day one.
Housing Subcommittee Explores Modern Solutions to the Housing Shortage
The Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, led by Subcommittee Chair Mike Flood (NE-01), held a hearing exploring bipartisan solutions to the housing shortage, such as modernizing the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program which has not
Top Questions Every Homebuyer Should Ask Before Buying in 2025
The 2025 housing market has shaped up to be a bit of a wild ride. With higher interest rates, tighter inventory and changing buyer expectations, buying a home is no small feat. But here’s the good
NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 2.7% Decrease in June
Existing-home sales decreased by 2.7% in June, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales Report. The Report provides the real estate ecosystem, including agents
Big Beautiful Success Story: Opportunity Zone Improvements in The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Focus...
Improvements to the Opportunity Zone (OZ) program, which encourages greater investment in distressed communities, will result in more investments targeted to parts of rural America and greater transparency in the successes of the program.
International Buyers Purchased $56 Billion Worth of U.S. Homes from April ’24 to March...
Foreign buyers purchased $56 billion worth of U.S. existing homes from April 2024 through March 2025, according to the National Association of Realtors® 2025 International Transactions in U.S.
NAREB PRESENTS LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING DAY ON SATURDAY, JULY 26
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) is proud to host a special Los Angeles Community Wealth Day on Friday, July 26, with Bishop Craig Worsham and the People’s Independent Church of God in Christ, located at 5856 West Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90043.
MISMO Updates Fee Naming Guide
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today announced that it has added more than 40 new standardized fee names and definitions to its Fee Naming Guide. The additions to the Guide are intended to further
Kaptur Defends Ohio’s Working Families, Seniors, Veterans, Votes No On “One Big Bonanza for...
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) voted against H.R. 1, citing its severe impact on working families, seniors, veterans,
Buying a Home? Don’t Forget These 5 Things
Buying a home is a big step, and today’s market offers a wide mix of options. Each one brings its own quirks—some exciting, others potentially costly. Knowing what to watch for upfront can spare you from stressful surprises and help you move forward with confidence.
G7 Summit falls short on aid and housing: New research underscores urgent need for...
As the 2025 G7 Summit concludes in Kananaskis, Canada, Habitat for Humanity is deeply concerned by the omission of housing from the Summit’s agenda and the continued erosion of Official
Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Increased in First-Quarter 2025
The level of commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding increased by $46.8 billion (1.0 percent) in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA)
New Habitat for Humanity report links housing improvements in informal settlements to important benefits...
Ahead of the 2025 Group of Seven (G7) Summit, a groundbreaking new report from Habitat for Humanity
