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Congressman Cleaver Presents Check to Urban Neighborhood Initiative for $4 Million in Community Project...
U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) joined Urban Neighborhood Initiative (UNI) leadership and community leaders
Thousands of volunteers gather in the Twin Cities to build 30 homes for Habitat...
The nation will join former President Jimmy Carter in celebrating his 100th birthday, and today a record number of volunteers are honoring him in the best way they know how — by getting to
Market-Driven Solutions Will Bolster Nation’s Resilience, Keep Homes Affordable
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) oversized emphasis on adopting the latest building codes to
Remarks by Aviva Aron-Dine, Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy, on...
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On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), with the goal of...
Bonamici, Wyden, Merkley Announce $4.5 Million Federal Investment to Increase Housing Climate Resiliency
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley with U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici today announced a federal
Pending Home Sales Edged Up 0.6% in August
Pending home sales in August rose 0.6%, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Midwest, South and West posted monthly gains in transactions, while the Northeast recorded a loss. Year-over-year, the West registered growth, but
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES $245,709 TO HELP SHELTER SOUTHWEST GEORGIA’S HOMELESS YOUTH AND SET THEM...
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., (GA-02) a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, is delighted to announce that Open Arms Inc., a nonprofit organization in Albany, GA, has been awarded a federal grant of $245,709 through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help provide emergency housing and emotional support to youth that do not have a place to live due to homelessness, domestic violence, family conflict, human trafficking, or other circumstances.
16 Emerging Real Estate Developers from Atlanta Region Selected for Capital Impact Partners’ Equitable...
Capital Impact Partners has selected 16 real estate developers from the city of Atlanta and its surrounding counties for the
HUD and Ginnie Mae to Host Summit on Mortgage Market Resilience and Access to...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Ginnie Mae announced plans to host a summit to explore the impact of mortgage market liquidity on Americans' access to
NYU Furman Center’s Housing Solutions Lab and Enterprise Community Partners Launch 2024 New York...
The NYU Furman Center’s Housing Solutions Lab and Enterprise Community Partners have selected eight small and midsize
U.S. Department of the Treasury, IRS, and Department of Energy Announce Next Steps for...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE), announced that Treasury and IRS have received over 50,000
Mortgage Application Payments Decreased 3.9 Percent to $2,057 in August
Homebuyer affordability improved in August, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants decreasing to $2,057 from $2,140 in July. This is according to the Mortgage
Congressman Flood: Harris Housing Plan Makes Housing Crisis Even Worse
U.S. Congressman Mike Flood delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives laying out the case against Vice President Kamala Harris’ housing plan.
What to Expect During a FEMA Housing Inspection
As more survivors from Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides in Connecticut apply for disaster assistance for their damaged homes, FEMA home inspections are taking place in
HUD Announces More Than $15 Million to Prevent Youth Homelessness
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $15.4 million for two programs that support young Americans who are transitioning out of foster care and
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 39 STATES BETWEEN AUGUST 2023 AND AUGUST 2024, WHILE 27...
Texas and Alaska Top Lists of Numerical and Percentage 12-Month Gains, While Maryland and Maine Lag; Texas and Wyoming Post
Single-Family Starts Up in August but Supply-Side Issues Linger
Single-family starts posted a solid gain in August on robust demand and moderating mortgage rates even as builders continue to grapple with challenges related to lot and labor
NJCDC to Hold Great Falls Neighborhood Summit in Paterson This Saturday
On Saturday, September 21, New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) will hold its Third Annual Great Falls Neighborhood Summit. It's an exciting time to be in Paterson, and especially to live and/or work in the Great Falls Historic District and the surrounding neighborhood.
NEW YORK STATE LANDMARKS TO BE ILLUMINATED TEAL AND PURPLE TO MARK SUICIDE PREVENTION...
Solemn Recognition Coincides with $5 Million Campaign to Raise Awareness of the Statewide 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The state Office of Mental Health today announced that bridges and landmarks across New York will be lit in purple and teal tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 18, to mark Suicide Prevention Month.
National Association of Realtors® Honors 2024 Good Neighbor Awards Finalists
The National Association of Realtors® today announced the 10 finalists for its 2024 Good Neighbor Awards, which honor NAR members who make extraordinary differences in their
