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Peters, Lawler Introduce Bill to Expand On-Base Homes for Servicemembers
Representatives Scott Peters (CA-50) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Military Housing Innovation Act to address the shortage of safe, cost-efficient on-base housing for servicemembers. San Diego is home to more than 115,000 active-duty servicemembers who rely on both on-base and off-base housing.
Clock Is Ticking on Ability To Register for NAHMA’s NELLSExecutive Course
The July deadline to register for the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA)’s executive-level leadership course is quickly approaching. The NAHMA Emerging Leaders
HUD Unveils “Made in America” Theme for Innovative Housing Showcase
Secretary Turner announced the “Made in America” theme for HUD’s sixth annual Innovative Housing Showcase, returning to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. September 22 - September
Luján Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
As President Trump continues to slow-walk a bipartisan housing affordability bill that already passed through Congress, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) is teaming up with U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and several colleagues in urging the president to unlock community development tools and promptly release $750 million in federal housing construction funds.
Court Vacates Unlawful Funding Criteria for Solutions to Homelessness in Case Brought by Broad...
A federal court has struck down unlawful funding criteria imposed by the Trump-Vance administration that threatened to shift critical
FEMA Approves More Than $4.3 Million in Funding to Help Communities Recover from Recent...
FEMA announced the approval of more than $4.3 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects in FEMA Region 8. These programs empower
Rep. Cleaver Secures Key Missouri Priorities in House Water Resources Bill
U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) celebrates the inclusion of several Missouri priorities he championed in the House’s Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), bipartisan
NAA-NMHC Statement on the Bicameral 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
“The National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) commend Senators Scott (R-S.C.) and Warren (D-Mass.) and Representatives Hill (R-Ark.-2)
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 3.8% Increase in May
Pending home sales in May increased by 3.8% month-over-month and 4.8% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales report. The report provides the
Bipartisan Housing Package, with King Provisions, Passes Congress and Heads to President’s Desk
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is celebrating Congressional passage of bipartisan housing legislation. The 21st Century ROAD
Real Estate Trends In 2026
The real estate market in 2026 is navigating a period of significant transformation. After years of volatile interest rates, shifting remote work patterns, and...
Mortgage Application Payments Increased in May
Homebuyer affordability declined in May, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants increasing to $2,198 from $2,152 in April. This is according to the Mortgage Bankers
Baumgartner introduces bill aiming to facilitate responsible development of AI data centers
The legislation aims to ensure that data centers and other large-load facilities pay the full cost of the power and water infrastructure needed to serve them. On Wednesday, Congressman Michael Baumgartner introduced the Power and Water for Families Act of 2026 (H.R.9419), which aims to ensure that AI data centers and other large-load facilities pay the full cost of the power and water infrastructure needed to serve them.
Latino Agents Continue to Thrive with $22.6 Billion in Transactions in 2025
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP®) has released its annual Top 250 Latino Agents Report today, recognizing 788 top-producing Latino real estate agents from all regions of the country. The 2026 rankings reveal that, while the overall number of transactions in the nation reached the lowest level in decades, Latino real estate agents recognized on the Top 250 list closed nearly 49,500 transactions, totaling $22.6 billion in sales volume.
CIH welcomes repeal of Vagrancy Act as a landmark moment for housing and homelessness
CIH has today welcomed the repeal of the Vagrancy Act 1824 in England and Wales, marking the end of a 200-year-old law that criminalised people for sleeping rough or begging. The repeal comes into effect alongside commencement of measures under the Crime and Policing Act 2026, which received Royal Assent in April.
Warner Celebrates Final Passage of Bipartisan Landmark Housing Legislation
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, applauds today’s final passage of the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, the largest legislative housing package in decades. This landmark legislation will build more homes, bring down home purchasing and renting costs, preserve affordable housing in rural areas, help reduce homelessness, and address the rising share of housing owned by large corporate investors.
DOE’s Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office Invests $3.6 Million to Modernize America’s Coal-Fired Power...
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) today announced $3.6 million
Affordability Concerns Push New Home Sales Lower in May
Elevated mortgage rates, rising inflation and economic uncertainty kept many buyers out of the market in May as consumers and builders continue to deal with challenging
Warnock Slams President Trump for Blocking Private-Equity Housing Ban
Senator Reverend Warnock slammed President Trump for refusing to sign the ROAD to Housing Act, which would have banned large corporations from mass purchasing single-family homes. Hours before the President was set to sign the legislation, he cancelled the signing ceremony, insisting that Congress pass his voter suppression legislation, the SAVE America Act
New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Shares Water Safety Tips
The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is providing consumers with important water safety tips to support a fun, safe summer. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies drowning as the number one cause of death for children under four years old and the second leading cause of death among children ages five to fourteen, with over 4,000 fatal unintentional drownings every year.
