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How Regular Electrical Maintenance Can Prevent Costly Repairs
Electrical issues are among the most common and costly problems homeowners face, yet they’re often overlooked until they become serious. Investing in routine maintenance isn’t just about convenience or comfort—it’s a proactive measure that safeguards both your property and your family.
Why a Builders Report Matters Before Buying Property
Have you ever thought about how people make sure a property is safe and reliable before buying it? For most families, purchasing a home or an investment property is one of the biggest financial
Pressley, Community Partners Celebrate $425K Delivered for Childcare at Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center
With Trump Admin. Attacking Head Start and Gutting Essential Resources, Federal Funding Secured by Pressley Will Support
House Republicans Pass Series of Dirty Energy Bills
This week, Republicans in the House of Representatives passed three energy bills that will drastically increase pollution, harm public health, and lead to higher energy prices. The bills – H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 – would clear the way for more dirty fossil fuel infrastructure and development and stymy investment in clean, affordable energy.
As Congress Offers Bipartisan Legislation, Dozens of Firms Send Appropriators Letter Seeking Funding for...
As Congress resumed working on spending measures this week, the Alliance to Save Energy along with 69 other organizations,
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
