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Nearly 700 Builders Shine a Spotlight on Housing Affordability in Hill Visits
Nearly 700 builders from across the nation converged on Capitol Hill today for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 2019 Legislative Conference to urge their lawmakers to support policies that will increase the production of quality
Realtors® Join with VA to Commemorate 24 Millionth Loan, 75th Anniversary of GI Bill
This morning, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., the Department of Veterans Affairs welcomed more than 100 industry stakeholders and governments officials to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the GI Bill.
Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 1.5 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 31, 2019.
MBA Survey on LIBOR Transition Finds a Mix of Preparation and Uncertainty Among Commercial...
Commercial and multifamily real estate finance firms are preparing for the transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), but there is little uniformity when it comes to the details, according to the results of a new survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA)
National Housing Conference Statement on the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2019
The National Housing Conference (NHC) applauds Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Washington), Johnny Isakson (R-Georgia), Ron Wyden (D-Oregon), and Todd Young (R-Indiana), and Representatives Suzan DelBene (D-Washington), Kenny Marchant (R-Texas)
Modest Increase in Nonresidential Spending in April, says ABC
According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released today, national nonresidential construction spending rose 0.3% in April, totaling $792.6 billion on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, which is a 6.4% increase compared to the same time last year.
Norton Celebrates Historic Home-Rule Victories in D.C. Spending Bill, Removal of D.C. Riders and...
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced that the House’s fiscal year (FY) 20 District of Columbia Appropriations bill, released last night, contains most of her top policy and funding priorities. Among others, the bill contains no anti-home-rule riders, no congressional appropriation of local funds
KTGY Architecture + Planning Receives 2019 Gold Nugget Award Honors
Judges for the 2019 Gold Nugget Awards have recognized international award-winning firm KTGY Architecture + Planning at its annual competition in 10 different award categories and 11 awards. The award program honors architectural design
Luxury Bath Technologies and Habitat for Humanity enter national partnership
Luxury Bath Technologies, a manufacturer of acrylic bathroom renovation products and accessories, has entered into a new partnership with Habitat for Humanity International. The company is donating up to $250,000 in bath products to be used to help complete Habitat homes across the United States
Hanley Investment Group Completes Sale of Multi-Tenant Retail Pad Building at Walmart Supercenter in...
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property sales, announced today that Vice President Jeff Lefko and Executive Vice President Bill Asher have arranged the sale of a multi-tenant, pad building shadow-anchored by Walmart Supercenter in Rockford, Ill. The 9,000-square-foot pad building is occupied by Aspen Dental, Sleep Number and FASTSIGNS.
EPA Issues Memo to Increase the Agency’s Compliance with Clean Water Act Deadlines
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking an important step toward ensuring the Agency is meeting its statutory obligations and carrying out the cooperative federalism principles embodied in the Clean Water Act (CWA).
Builders Call on Congress to Address Housing Affordability Challenges
As the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) celebrates National Homeownership Month in June, builders are urging Congress to address America’s housing affordability challenges. “Removing regulatory barriers that contribute to the increased costs of housing will pave the way
USDA Celebrates National Homeownership Month
Acting Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Joel Baxley today kicked off National Homeownership Month by highlighting USDA’s ongoing role to help residents of America’s small towns and cities purchase homes in rural areas.
BLM ALASKA SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELL
The Bureau of Land Management Anchorage Field Office is seeking public comments on a Draft Environmental Assessment of a proposed groundwater monitoring well to be drilled on the BLM Campbell Tract. The comment deadline is June 14, 2019
USDA Announces Loans to Improve Rural Electric Infrastructure and Upgrade Energy Efficiency
Acting Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Joel Baxley today announced that USDA is providing $858 million in loans to upgrade rural electric systems in 17 states
Statement from NAHB Chairman Greg Ugalde on Association Receiving HUD Grant
Greg Ugalde, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Torrington, Conn., issued the following statement after NAHB received a $110,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to fight housing discrimination
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 250 OUT OF 358 METRO AREAS FROM APRIL 2018 TO...
Construction employment grew in 250 out of 358 metro areas between April 2018 and April 2019, declined in 53 and was unchanged in 55, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Housing advocates and community development pioneers to take the stage for NHC’s Annual Policy...
The National Housing Conference (NHC), a nonprofit that convenes and collaborates with a diverse membership and the broader housing and community development sectors to advance affordable housing policies
Norton Praises D.C. Water’s New Headquarters at Ribbon Cutting Today
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today helped cut the ribbon at the new D.C. Water Headquarters and praised its leadership for use of state-of-the-art green infrastructure in the building and replacements for some tunnels to capture stormwater overflow.
EPA Announces $14 Million to Reduce Excess Nutrients and Stormwater Pollution in the Great...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will accept applications for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) grants until July 12. EPA expects to award a total of approximately $14 million for about 30 projects in five categories addressing excess nutrients and stormwater runoff.
