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Biden-Harris Administration announces nearly $335M in grants to support private forestland management and conservation...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced awards of nearly $335 million to strengthen financial incentives for private
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $735M in Selections for Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles as Part of...
70 applicants tentatively selected to receive funding for over 2,400 zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, along with
Mortgage Credit Availability Decreased in November
Mortgage credit availability decreased in November according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE
FEMA Issues $292 Million in N.C. Public Assistance Grants
FEMA has obligated more than $292 million for 47 grants to support the Tropical Storm Helene recovery in North Carolina. FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides reimbursement to
Increased Construction in Low Density Areas is the New Status Quo
More residential construction is occurring in low density suburbs and outlying areas because of several factors that affect housing affordability, including the continued lack of buildable lots, higher
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES NEW REGISTRY FOR CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS ENGAGED...
he New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) today announced a new law for contractors and subcontractors. Effective December 30, 2024, those who submit bids or perform construction work on public projects or certain private projects will be required to register with NYSDOL.
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES BY 10,000 JOBS IN NOVEMBER WITH MODERATE GAINS IN BOTH RESIDENTIAL...
Contractors Continue to Hire Workers as Association Urges Incoming Trump Administration to Accelerate Federal Reviews so
McHenry, Waters Lead Bipartisan Efforts Highlighting the Impact of AI on the Financial Services...
Ahead of a hearing to examine how technology is shaping the future of finance, the Chairman of the House Financial Services
Habitat for Humanity helped more than 3 million people build or improve a place...
An improved place to call home can lead to better health outcomes and peace of mind for a family. Every culture faces unique barriers to affordable home repair, and in Peru just the
RI Delegation Announces $31.9 Million to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Construction Projects
U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced a new $31,933,577 Low-Carbon Transportation Materials grant for the Rhode Island
Pending Home Sales Climbed 2.0% in October, Third Straight Month of Gains
Pending home sales ascended in October – the third consecutive month of increases – according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four major U.S. regions experienced month-over-
HUD Announces 2025 Loan Limits
New Federal Housing Administration loan limits for Single Family Title II forward and Home Equity Conversion Mortgages go up for calendar year 2025. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Federal Housing Administration (FHA)
USDA Announces Investments for Tribal Communities and Acequias and Finalizes Agreements with Irrigation Districts...
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced next steps and selections within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)
Mayor Bowser, DCHA & POAH Celebrate Ribbon Cutting and Groundbreaking of Affordable Housing Developments...
Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), with the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) and nonprofit developer Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) today celebrated the grand opening of The Asberry, a mixed-use building with 108 units of affordable rental housing with a preference for those aged 55+.
Mortgage Application Payments Increased 4.2 Percent to $2,127 in October
Homebuyer affordability declined in October, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants increasing to $2,127 from $2,041 in September. This is according to the
FinCEN Requests Comments on Proposed Form for Compliance with Residential Real Estate Rule
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning the form that select real estate professionals will use to report information about certain residential real estate transfers under the Residential Real Estate Rule.
Selling Houses While Black
About 6 percent of real estate agents and brokers in the United States are Black. Their white peers make almost three times as much, according to data and surveys. Tye Williams feels the heat. It’s 95 degrees out, and the North Carolina sun is beating like a drum. He’s in a full suit and tie and thinking about the tasks ahead. When he gets to the home he’s showing
October New Home Sales Down on Higher Rates
Steadily rising mortgage rates coupled with ongoing affordability challenges kept many potential home buyers on the sidelines in October. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in October declined 17.3% to a 610,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate
Appraisal Institute Releases Comprehensive Guide to Valuing Religious Properties
The Appraisal Institute is pleased to announce the release of A Guide to Appraising Religious Properties by Bradley R. Carter, MAI, a leading authority in the field of property valuation. This
FEMA Aid Tops $2.9 Million for Response Costs and Infrastructure Repairs Following 2024 South...
In just over three months since President Biden’s major disaster declaration for South Dakota, FEMA has approved more than $2.9
