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House Passes Bill to Make New Mortgages More Expensive for Low-Wealth Americans

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The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3564, a bill that would reverse the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA’s) recent update to the pricing of home loans that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac buy.
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Makes $75 Million in Funding Available to Tribal Communities for Community Development

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it will make available $75 million through the
Congressman Nick LaLota

LaLota Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Give Veteran Families Easier Access to Housing

National
Recently, Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01), a Navy Veteran and member of the House Armed Services Committee, introduced the Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act. This bipartisan bill would

CAI RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION HOUSING MODEL

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Community Associations Institute (CAI), the leading international authority on community association governance, management, and education, announced the recipients of its highest honors at an annual awards ceremony, held on May 19 in Dallas in conjunction with the 2023 CAI Annual Conference and Exposition: Community NOW.
MBA

Mortgage Application Payments Increased 2.5 Percent to $2,165 in May

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Homebuyer affordability declined further in May, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants increasing 2.5 percent to $2,165 from $2,112 in April. This is according to the
Congressman Brad Sherman

Sherman Speaks at Groundbreaking of New Housing Units for Veterans of West LA VA...

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Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) joined Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-36) and other state and local officials at the groundbreaking of five new buildings at the West Los Angeles VA

GCAAR housing stats | May ‘23

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The regional median sold price for residential properties for May was $626,000, representing a decrease of 0.3% compared to last month and no change from May 2022. The average days on market for units sold in May was 21 days, 3% below the 5-year May average of 22 days
FEMA

FEMA Awards $9.9M to Greater Chicago for Flood Reduction Project in Addison Creek Watershed

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FEMA and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency announced today that $9.9M in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

Jamie Ritblat: Neighbourhood Development Trends in the UK

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Jamie Ritblat is an experienced entrepreneur with a 30-year track record in the UK real estate sector. As the founder and chairman of Delancey Real Estate, Mr Ritblat’s vision has translated into the delivery of several groundbreaking real estate investment and development projects
5 Must-Have Things in Your Home if You Live in Texas

5 Must-Have Things in Your Home if You Live in Texa

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Numerous benefits come with living in the magnificent state of Texas, such as its dynamic culture, welcoming people, and breathtaking scenery. The Lone Star State is recognized for its

The Rudimentary Merits of Using Real Estate Business Intelligence

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Companies that desire to stay ahead of the curve in the real estate business must make data-driven decisions. Realtors who lack actionable data are at a disadvantage when compared to those who do. Business intelligence is a great way for businesses to obtain the information required to make sound decisions.

How to Choose an SEO Company for Your Real Estate Business

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In the fast-paced world of real estate, having a robust online presence is no longer optional. It’s a necessity. Given the competitive nature of the industry, optimizing your website for search engines is crucial for standing out and driving traffic to your offerings.

A Foreigner’s Guide to Buying Property in Phuket

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Purchasing property in a foreign country can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to navigating the legalities involved. Phuket, a beautiful island in Thailand, is a popular destination for foreigners looking to invest in real estate.
Lane Hornung - zavvie

zavvie delivers Power Buying services to the mortgage industry, expansion enabling more buyers to...

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zavvie, a software technology company modernizing real estate brokerages with customized buying and selling solutions, is
NAR

Pending Home Sales Shrunk 2.7% in May

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Pending home sales shrunk 2.7% in May from the previous month, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Three U.S. regions posted monthly losses, while sales in the Northeast surged. All four regions saw year-over-year declines in
Congressman John Rose

Rep. Rose Condemns Use of Public Schools for Housing Illegal Immigrants

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U.S. Representative John Rose spoke on the House Floor Tuesday night to condemn the Biden Administration for the record number of illegal immigrants crossing the U.S. southern border, and to
NAHB

New Home Sales Jump in May

National
A lack of existing inventory coupled with solid consumer demand helped to boost new home sales in May to their highest level since February 2022. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in May increased 12.2% to a 763,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate
AGC

CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 230 OF 358 METRO AREAS FROM MAY 2022 TO MAY...

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Dallas-Plano-Irving, Texas and Hanford-Corcoran, Calif. Experience Largest Number and Percentage of Gains; Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, Texas and Monroe, Mich. Have Most
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert

Rep. Boebert Amendment Protecting Homeowners From Socialist Biden Policies Passes House

National
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s amendment requiring the Government Accountability Office to publish a report on its
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Announces Research Grant Opportunity to Study Off-site Construction and Land Use Reforms

National
On June 15, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a notice of funding opportunity

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

The Impact of High Speed Rail on Real Estate in China

In recent years, the interplay between high-speed rail (HSR) systems and land markets has emerged as a topic of significant interest. Despite the growing attention, the specific effects and underlying mechanisms of HSR on land prices have not been extensively studied. Our research aims to bridge this gap by analyzing China's land transaction data.