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NAA Names John Modlin of Legacy Apartment Staffing 2026 Advocate of the Year
The National Apartment Association (NAA) announced John Modlin, CEO of Legacy Apartment Staffing, as the 2026 Advocacy365 Malcolm N. Bennett Advocate of the Year.
ULI Foundation Gets $1 Million RWJF Grant to Launch Catalytic Leaders for Health
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Foundation received a $1 million grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to launch Catalytic Leaders…
National Housing Conference Adds Six Members to National Advisory Council
The National Housing Conference (NHC) announced on November 2, 2026, that it has added six new members to its National Advisory Council (NAC).
DOE Launches Building America Program Offering Builders Free Technical Support
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched the Building America New Construction Support program, which gives residential…
DOE Opens $237 Million Funding Opportunity for Grid Equipment Supply Chain
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $237 million funding opportunity to boost American manufacturing and strengthen supply chains for critical electric grid components.
Remodeling Spending Flat in Second Quarter, Falling in 26 States, NAHB Reports
Remodeling activity was flat in the second quarter amid a broader housing slowdown, according to the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) State Projections of Remodeling (SPR).
Deadbolt Locks Options for Buyers, Sellers and Landlords: What Property Owners Should Weigh
Locks rarely make the headline in a property conversation, yet they are among the first things a new owner, tenant, or inspector touches. A...
Habitat for Humanity and Kenya Green Building Society Sign Partnership on Climate-Smart Housing
Habitat for Humanity, through its Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter, has formalized a partnership with the Kenya Green
Daily Digest: State-by-State Housing and Real Estate News, November 4, 2026
Water, flood and wildfire infrastructure and risk dominated the day. A $54.83 million flood project check in California and a $4.5 million rural water…
Daily Digest: U.S. Housing and Real Estate News, November 4, 2026
Today's housing news is led by MBA's September data on homebuyer mortgage payments. HUD launched a public housing authority dashboard…
FEMA Approves More Than $1 Billion in Recovery and Resilience Funding
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said it has approved over $1 billion in Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Individual Assistance funding over the last
HUD Launches Public Housing Authority Accountability Dashboard
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) launched the Public Housing Authority (PHA) Accountability Dashboard, a public tool that combines PHA performance and
Median Homebuyer Mortgage Payment Rises to $2,215 in September, MBA Index Shows
The national median monthly payment applied for by purchase applicants rose to $2,215 in September 2026 from $2,162 in August, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA)
Daily Digest: U.S. Housing and Real Estate News, November 3, 2026
Today's stories center on federal infrastructure awards for roads, ports and rail in California, Illinois, New York and Washington state…
New York HEAP Advisory Council to Hold Open Online Meeting on November 5
The New York State Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Block Grant Advisory Council will hold an open meeting online on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 1 p.m. The meeting will use WebEx software.
Renovating to Sell or Rent? Why Surface Material Choice Quietly Decides Your Return
When property owners plan a renovation, the budget conversation usually centres on the big-ticket items: layout changes, appliances, flooring, and the kitchen. Surface materials, meaning the worktops, cabinet fronts, wall panels
ULI and PwC Report: Dallas-Fort Worth Named Top Market to Watch for Third Straight...
PwC and the Urban Land Institute (ULI) released Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2027, the 48th edition of their annual industry outlook, on October 27…
Texas Security Deposit Law: A Landlord’s Guide to Deductions, Deadlines & Compliance
Security deposits cause more landlord-tenant fights than almost anything else. In Texas, the rules are clear, the deadlines are short, and the penalties are real. One simple mistake can cost you far more than the deposit itself.
Daily Digest: U.S. Housing and Real Estate News, October 29, 2026
Today's housing news includes HUD Secretary Scott Turner's visits to Arizona, a House bill that would add tenant citizenship rules to the Low-Income…
Finding A Home Gets Simpler in Mid-Michigan as REALTORS® Launch Plain-Language Smart Search
Home shoppers in Mid-Michigan can now find homes by describing what they want in their own words. The Greater Lansing Association of REALTORS® (GLAR) today introduced Smart Search on lansing-realestate.com, a feature that turns a plain-language request into matching listings from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
