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NORTON INTRODUCES BILL TO ALLOW STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO CHARGE SALES TAX AT...
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced her Federal Gift Shop Tax Act today to allow state and local
New U.S. Department of the Treasury Analysis: Inflation Reduction Act Driving Clean Energy Investment...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury published new analysis on the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act in driving clean energy
New Home Sales Weaken in October
Elevated mortgage rates that averaged 7.62% in October per Freddie Mac, the highest rate since 2000, depressed buyer demand and pushed down new home sales in October. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in October fell 5.6% to a
Restb.ai AI-powered computer vision technology offers lenders, appraisers image validation solution designed for GSE-compliance
National banks and mortgage lenders are scrambling to incorporate image recognition into their appraisal review process
5 Essential Tips For Maximizing Space In Your Bathroom
Improving your home not only makes it more comfortable but also boosts its value. Renovating bathrooms, in particular, is a smart investment. Studies show that redoing bathrooms gives
High-Tech Home Security Must-Haves for 2024 and Beyond
While home security has, for the most part, gone high-tech, the basic premise for investing in it remains the same: to keep you and your family safe in an increasingly dangerous world of looters, murderers, cartel gangsters/drug dealers pouring over the open borders, and more.
Over $40 Million from FEMA to Repair Water Infrastructure
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded over $40 million to the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) to repair infrastructure and replace equipment damaged
FHFA Announces Conforming Loan Limit Values for 2024
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced the conforming loan limit values (CLLs) for mortgages Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) will acquire in 2024. In most of the
HUD Awards $25 Million to Public Housing Agencies to Expand More Housing Choices for...
Awards to Public Housing Agencies will provide support to families with Housing Choice Vouchers to maximize housing and neighborhood choice. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
9 Tips for a Tranquil Countryside Retreat in Norfolk
Escape the hustle and bustle of city life with a tranquil retreat in the picturesque countryside of Norfolk. Known for its serene landscapes, charming villages, and rich heritage, Norfolk offers the perfect backdrop for a peaceful getaway. Whether you're planning a solo adventure, a romantic escape, or a family vacation, these nine tips crafted by the local estate agents in Norfolk will help you make the most of your countryside retreat in this enchanting part of England.
Manchin Announces more than $1M to Weatherize, Increase Energy Efficiency in Local Government Buildings...
Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that West
October New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 39.7 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for October 2023 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 39.7 percent compared from a
Congressman Cohen to Celebrate $3 Million Federal Appropriation for Historic Melrose High School Renovation
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) will hold a press availability to celebrate the $3 million appropriation he secured for the
Habitat for Humanity mourns the death of former first lady Rosalynn Carter
Habitat for Humanity is deeply saddened by the passing of former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter, who was a champion and strong voice for affordable, decent housing for all. For more than three
FEMA Provides $4 Million to Montana for Flood Recovery
FEMA has approved more than $4 million in Public Assistance funding for road repairs and debris removal costs related to the 2022 Montana floods. FEMA has approved roughly $37 million in
ROUNDS, CANTWELL INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE USDA TRIBAL PROGRAMS
U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), members of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Existing-Home Sales Receded 4.1% in October
Existing-home sales dropped in October, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Among the four major U.S. regions, sales slid in the Northeast, South and West but were unchanged in the Midwest. All four regions experienced year-over-year sales
Following Tester Push, VA Pauses Foreclosures for Veterans Vulnerable to Losing Homes
Following efforts from U.S. Senator Jon Tester demanding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) take immediate action to protect thousands of veterans and servicemembers using VA
FACT SHEET: Year Two of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law at USDA
On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, an historic investment in America’s infrastructure and competitiveness. Since being signed into law, it
Single-Family Starts Flat in October
Single-family construction held steady in October as high mortgage rates depressed demand but more buyers turned to new homes because of a lack of existing inventory. Overall housing starts increased 1.9% in October to a seasonally adjusted
