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Congressmen Higgins and Kelly Introduce Bill to Build and Rehabilitate 500,000 Homes in Distressed...
The National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders (NAAHL) welcomes the introduction of the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (NHIA) (H.R. 1337) by Reps.
Variety of Cleaners for Cleaning the Concrete and Make it Shinning
There is a broad range of cleaners available for cleaning or removing pollution from concrete floors. Knowing what these distinct cleaners do and how they operate on your next renovation venture can save your money and time.
What is an Estate Sale and How Should You Shop at Them
What if the best deals you've ever seen were hidden inside your neighborhood? Estate sales are a great way to find deals on many rare items. However, many people miss out because they're still asking "What is an estate sale?"
Real Estate Investors “Improve Neighborhoods One Home at a Time” Affirm Their Support of...
During their annual meeting in Louisville, KY, the National Real Estate Investors Association (National REIA) reaffirmed their commitment to American Housing Month (June)
New Federal Standard to Improve Safety of High Chairs Takes Effect
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved a new federal mandatory safety standard to make high chairs safer for both home and restaurant use.
CONTRACTORS NEED NOT APPLY: ADMINISTRATION’S NEW APPRENTICESHIP PROPOSAL FAILS TO ADDRESS GROWING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY...
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, released the following statement in response to the release of the Department of Labor
House Passes Robust Funding For DOE’s Energy Efficiency Programs
The Alliance to Save Energy released the following statement from President Jason Hartke after the U.S. House passed a ‘minibus’ spending bill including increased funding for energy efficiency programs in the Department of Energy
Appraisal Institute Urges Congress to Address Valuation Issues
The president of the Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, encouraged Congress to act on valuation topics during today’s hearing on Capitol Hill.
Hanley Investment Group Arranges Sale of Two-Tenant Retail Property at Zinfandel Crossings in Sacramento...
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property sales, announced today that the firm completed the second transaction in the
MLS Grid Earns Innovator Award Finalist Selection
MLS Grid, the real estate industry collaborative of multiple listing services (MLSs) providing an easy way to deliver standardized data, has earned a coveted spot as a “2019 Inman Innovator Award” finalist.
FERC’s Dispute Resolution Service Gets New Home
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Neil Chatterjee today announced a new home for FERC’s Dispute Resolution Service (DRS) in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). “This move to OGC will give DRS higher visibility, an expansion of opportunities to use dispute resolution and more effective
Vice President Pence and Secretary Bernhardt Highlight the Need for Bipartisan Fix to National...
Vice President Mike Pence and U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt visited Yellowstone National Park to renew the Trump Administration’s call for bipartisan legislation to fix infrastructure at National Parks
Ginnie Mae MBS Outstanding Increases to $2.068 Trillion
Ginnie Mae today announced that issuance of its mortgage-backed securities (MBS) totaled $39.829 billion in May. A breakdown of May issuance includes $38.571 billion of Ginnie Mae II MBS and $1.517 billion
National Association of Realtors® Applauds House Efforts to Advance NFIP Reforms
John Smaby, President of the National Association of Realtors®, issued the following statement after the House Financial Services Committee voted Wednesday evening to advance the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019
Chicago Nonprofit Affordable Housing Developer Continues its Expansion in City & Suburbs
Only a month after expanding its footprint through the acquisition of affordable apartment buildings from the YMCA in Chicago and Harvey, IL, Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) announced today it is extending its reach by acquiring four
Why Home Equity Lines of Credit are Better than Reverse Mortgages
Home equity lines of credit and reverse mortgages have many similar features. Overall, however, a home equity line of credit (HELOC) offers a more versatile and advantageous way for home owners to access funds based on equity.
Read NRMLA’s Statement to USA Today
On June 13, NRMLA President and CEO Peter Bell submitted the following statement to USA Today in response to the investigative series of articles on HECM foreclosures written by reporters Nick Penzenstadler and Jeff Kelly Lowenstein.
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Contracts in April
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.7 months in April 2019, down 0.8 months or 9% since March, when CBI stood at 9.5 months.
May New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 20.1 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for May 2019 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 20.1 percent compared from a year ago. Compared to April 2019, applications increased by 0.1 percent.
MBA’s Krystal Thomas and Andrea Oh Presented with Women in Housing Finance, Inc.’s 40...
The Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Krystal Thomas, Government Program Specialist, and Andrea Oh, Policy Advisor, were recognized by Women in Housing and Finance, Inc. (WHF) as a 2019 winner of its WHF 40 under 40 award.
