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Padilla, Warren, Colleagues Renew Push to Support Survivors of Disasters
U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee, led 12 of their colleagues in reintroducing the Housing Survivors of
National Fair Housing Alliance Condemns Shameful DOJ Indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center
The National Fair Housing Alliance® (NFHA™) today condemned the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). This is the latest escalation in a coordinated campaign to dismantle civil rights protections and silence the organizations that stand in the way of hate and discrimination.
Home Building Shows Signs of Stabilization with Monthly Gain in Starts
Housing production bounced back in March as builders cautiously ramp up production despite ongoing headwinds. Overall housing starts increased 10.8% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual
NHC to recognize Chairman Flood and Ranking Member Cleaver for bipartisan housing leadership at...
The National Housing Conference (NHC) today announced that Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE), Chairman, and Congressman
NAR Releases First Quarterly Update to Strategic Plan
The National Association of REALTORS® today released its first quarterly update on the 2026–2028 Strategic Plan, highlighting early progress and reinforcing its commitment to execution,
Higgins Announces Additional $27M for Hurricane Recovery Projects in South Louisiana
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced the approval of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding for five additional projects in Louisiana’s 3rd District,
MBA Annual Report Finds Total Commercial Real Estate Borrowing and Lending Increased 40 Percent...
Total commercial real estate (CRE) mortgage borrowing and lending is estimated to have totaled $706 billion in 2025, a 40
ICYMI: The Hill Op-Ed — Padilla, Curtis: “We still aren’t doing enough to prevent...
In case you missed it, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) authored a new op-ed in The Hill calling for urgent, bipartisan action to address the growing megafire crisis
EPA to Invest $90 Million to Strengthen Water Infrastructure for Tribes and Rural Communities
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will use $90 million in grant funding to develop and revitalize drinking water and wastewater infrastructure that supports Tribal
HUD Empowers Real Estate Agents to Better Support American Homebuyers
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sent a “Dear Colleague” letter to real estate professionals clarifying they are not violating the Fair Housing Act when they
New Report Shines Light on Rise and Spread of Private Equity Homeownership in Atlanta
A new report from the American Economic Liberties Project (AELP) examines how federal and state policy failures after the 2008 financial crisis handed Wall Street investors the keys to Atlanta’s housing market, sheds light on the rise and spread of investor-owned and built rental housing in Atlanta, and details what corporate homeownership means for tenants, homebuyers, and communities across the country.c
New Buildings Institute Adopts New Strategic Plan
New Buildings Institute (NBI) is proud to announce a new strategic plan for the 2027-2029 fiscal years. In a disruptive and dynamic time for the high-performance building industry and
Joyce Leads Markup for FY27 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill
Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) led the House Appropriations Committee full committee markup for the Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Services and General Government bill. Congressman Joyce is the primary author of this funding bill as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government
Governor signs Sen. Chip Curry bill to support local communities and strengthen housing development
On Wednesday, April 16, the Governor signed into law legislation sponsored by Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast. The bill, LD 2225, “An Act to Support Municipal Enforcement of Residential Construction Laws, Codes and Regulations,” aims to help communities navigate the challenges of housing development more effectively, especially in smaller and rural towns.
NAHB and ICC Release 2025 Edition of the National Green Building Standard®
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the International Code Council (ICC) proudly announce the release of the ICC 700-2025 National Green Building Standard® (NGBS)—the fifth edition of the nation’s premier residential green building
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 1.5% Increase in March
Pending home sales in March increased by 1.5% from the prior month and declined 1.1% year over year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales report.
Rep. Kiggans Presents $750,000 Check for Community Project Funding for Town of Parksley Water...
Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) joined local leaders in Parksley to recognize $750,000 in Community Project Funding (CPF) secured for the Town of Parksley’s Water Supply Storage Improvement Project.
Independent Mortgage Bankers Post Improved Net Production Profits in 2025
Independent mortgage banks (IMBs) and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reported an average profit of $785 on each loan they originated in 2025, up from an average of $443 per
Huffman, Schiff, Padilla Announce More than $3 Million for Rural and Tribal Transportation Infrastructure...
U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02), alongside U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.),
NYCHA Residents Decide the Future of Their Homes at Isaacs Houses
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) today announced the final results of the resident vote at Isaacs Houses. Residents have weighed in on the future of their homes and have opted to remain under the traditional Section 9 model.
