Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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U.S. Senator Roger Marshall

Senator Marshalls Slams United Nations Climate Change Goals That Will Harm U.S. Agriculture

National
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. released the following statement on the United Nations Net-Zero Banking Alliance’s (NZBA) decision to dramatically expand their Green New Deal
Support Ukrainian Refugees

GFP Real Estate and Its Tenants Raise More Than $200,000 to Support Ukrainian Refugees

National
GFP Real Estate is pleased to announce that its "Support Ukraine in Crisis" campaign raised more than $200,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Ukraine.
NAHB

Builder Sentiment Rises Above Breakeven Point

National
A lack of existing inventory that continues to drive buyers to new home construction, coupled with strong demand and mortgage rates below last fall’s cycle peak helped push builder sentiment above a key marker in March.

NEWLY OPENED MONARCH APARTMENT HOMES ARE REDEFINING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY LIVING IN...

National
The 60-unit Monarch Apartment Homes complex, which recently opened in Palm Springs, California, has redefined the standard for quality, affordable housing in our communities.  Designed under the visionary leadership of Maria Song, AIA, LEED & AP, principal of Interactive Design Corporation (IDC)

Big 4 US Banks Abandon Standards to Protect Environment and Communities

National
Four of the biggest banks in the world have left the Equator Principles, which set minimum standards on risks to the environment and local communities in countries where they finance oil, gas, coal, infrastructure and mining projects.

Innovative Technologies Shaping the Skyrise Construction Industry

National
The construction industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by a large number of innovative technologies that are reshaping the way we build and design skyrise structures. From towering skyscrapers to modern high-rise complexes, these technological advancements are pushing the boundaries of what was once thought impossible, reshaping the skyrise construction industry.
MBA

Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Increased in Fourth-Quarter 2023

National
The level of commercial and multifamily mortgage debt outstanding at the end of 2023 was $130 billion (2.8 percent) higher than at the end of 2022, according to the Mortgage
NAR

Second Century Ventures Opens Applications for 2024 REACH Commercial Program

National
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, today opened applications for the 2024 REACH Commercial technology growth program. Second
AGC

CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT IN JANUARY RISES IN 231 OF 358 METRO AREAS FROM A YEAR...

National
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale and Lawton, Okla. Top Lists of Year-over-Year Increases in Industry Employment While New York City
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Makes $10 Million Available to Support New Homebuyers and Bridge Wealth Gap

National
First of its kind Notice of Funding Opportunity will support housing counseling services for prospective homebuyers in underserved communities. This new funding will enable HUD-approved housing

STATEMENT BY NAREB PRESIDENT COURTNEY JOHNSON ROSE

National
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) is honored to have worked with HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge on a mission to expand affordable housing, increase homeownership for people of color, and reduce homelessness in America. NAREB congratulates Secretary Fudge on her retirement, recognizing that she will continue to embrace these goals as she writes her next chapter in an extraordinary public service career.
Florida Investment Properties

Florida Investment Properties: How Does It Work?

National
Investing in Florida's lush landscape and booming tourist sites can seem like a golden opportunity for both seasoned and aspiring investors. In this sunny state, the investment property market
FHFA

FHFA Announces Key Updates for Implementation of Enterprise Credit Score Requirements

National
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced updates to the implementation of new credit score requirements
NAREE

NAREB CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH WITH FIRESIDE CHAT WITH WOMEN OF IMPACT

National
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and Wells Fargo EVP Georgette Dixon headlined a celebration of women's societal contributions at the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) Midwinter
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky

SCHAKOWSKY INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO PROTECT FAMILIES OF MEDICAID RECIPIENTS

National
U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the House Democratic Task Force on Aging and Families, reintroduced the Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act of 2024
FHFA

FHFA Announces $301 Million for Affordable Housing Programs

National
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that the Housing Trust Fund and Capital Magnet Fund will receive approximately $301 million for affordable housing initiatives from
FEMA

Mayfield City Hall and Police Dept. Approved for Nearly $1.4 Million in FEMA Recovery...

National
FEMA has approved $ 1,391,531 to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to replace the Mayfield City Hall & Police Department which were destroyed by Dec. 2021 Western Kentucky tornadoes.
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla

Padilla Secures Over $45 Million for 25 Projects in Los Angeles County

National
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that he secured over $45.3 million in federal funding for 25 projects across Los Angeles County in the first package of FY 2024 appropriations
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton

HOUSE PASSES BIPARTISAN NORTON, COMER BILL TO REVITALIZE RFK STADIUM CAMPUS IN D.C.

National
The House today passed a bipartisan bill by Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Chair James Comer (R-KY) to
NAHB

Single-Family Production Shows Signs of Stirring Across the Nation

National
Led by larger urban metro markets, single-family growth rates are showing signs of a turnaround as moderating mortgage rates and a lack of existing inventory are contributing to a gradual

Business Real Estate Press Releases

Support Ukrainian Refugees

GFP Real Estate and Its Tenants Raise More Than $200,000 to...

GFP Real Estate is pleased to announce that its "Support Ukraine in Crisis" campaign raised more than $200,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Ukraine.

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall

Senator Marshalls Slams United Nations Climate Change Goals That Will Harm...

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. released the following statement on the United Nations Net-Zero Banking Alliance’s (NZBA) decision to dramatically expand their Green New Deal