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Benjamin M. Soto’s Tips for Navigating the Complex World of Real Estate Transactions
Buying or selling real estate involves more than just a handshake and a contract; it’s an intricate process shaped by legal, financial, and logistical steps. Whether you’re purchasing a first home,
Neal Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing on Foreign Influence in American Non-profits
We are here today as a government built for the people. Today, you are holding this hearing on the pretense of what happens when tax-exempt dollars funnel from or to groups that you disagree with. But much more pressing, what happens when decisions are no longer being made for the people, but in service to the President’s greed?
Home Prices Increased in 73% of Metro Areas in Fourth Quarter of 2025
Home prices rose in 73% of metro markets (168 out of 230) during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ latest quarterly report. This is down
Nunn Rural Housing Reform Bill Passes House as Part of Landmark Housing Package
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act, a landmark housing reform package to increase housing supply, lower costs for families, and modernize federal housing programs to better serve rural, suburban, and urban communities across America.
VA increases in-home and community-based services expenditure cap for Veterans with complex conditions
The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced an increase in the expenditure cap for in-home and community-based
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in January
Mortgage credit availability increased in January according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology
Affordable housing groups support the Affordable HOMES Act
A group of affordable housing organizations, led by the National Housing Conference, announced its strong support for H.R. 5184, the Affordable HOMES Act, urging Members of the U.S. House of
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE NEARLY $30 MILLION FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced they have secured $29,398,000 in federal
HUD Rescinds Biden-Era Politically Motivated Investigation into the Texas General Land Office
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has closed a civil rights investigation into the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) distribution of disaster mitigation funds. Following a
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $9.6 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ROCHESTER-FINGER LAKES PROJECTS
U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Appropriations
Subcommittee Advances Legislation Supporting Wildlife and Rural Communities
The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills related to wildlife stewardship, conservation and water project operations. Subcommittee Chair
WTAS: Financial Services Members on the Housing for the 21st Century Act
The Committee on Financial Services is working to tackle the high cost of living. Last week, the Committee held a hearing with Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner.
Congressman Aderholt Announces $520,000 EPA Grant for Garden City Water System Improvements
Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $520,000 to support water system improvements in the Town of Garden City.
Builder Sentiment Loses Ground at Start of 2026
Builder confidence moved lower to start the year as affordability concerns continue to weigh heavily with buyers, and builders continue to contend with rising construction costs. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell
FHFA House Price Index® Up 0.6 Percent in November; Up 1.9 Percent from Last...
U.S. house prices rose 0.6 percent in November, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices rose 1.9 percent from
Senator Peters Secures Michigan Wins in Bipartisan Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Bill
Peters Secured Funding to Strengthen Michigan’s Transportation Infrastructure, Improve Roadway and Airport Safety, and Expand Access to Affordable Housing
NAR and .RealEstate Unveil All-New Digital Experience for Real Estate Professional
.RealEstate, an official partner of the National Association of REALTORS®, today announced a major product evolution, unveiling a new unified digital platform that helps real estate
HFHI Statement following the release of the G7 priorities
Habitat for Humanity International welcomes France’s announcement of its G7 priorities for 2026 and strongly supports the focus on development finance reform, international climate
Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in December
Homebuyer affordability improved slightly in December, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants decreasing to $2,025 from $2,034 in November. This is according
CONSTRUCTION JOBS INCREASE IN 34 STATES AND D.C. BETWEEN DECEMBER 2024 AND DECEMBER 2025;...
Texas and Hawaii Have Highest 12-Month Increases, While California and Nevada Have the Worst Declines in 2025; Arizona
