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Work with FEMA to Help Tennessee Recover from Helene
FEMA is hiring! Join the team that helps people in need before, during and after disasters. FEMA is seeking liaisons, site inspectors, environmental specialists, geospatial information
HUD Invests $750,000 to Modernize Rental Homes for Waldorf, Maryland Families
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) announced the closing of a $750,000 transaction to help finance energy efficiency and climate resilience improvements for
Single-Family Starts Trend Higher in September
With the Federal Reserve beginning an easing of monetary policy and builder sentiment improving, single-family starts posted a modest gain in September while multifamily construction continued to weaken because of tight financing and an ongoing
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 40 STATES FROM SEPTEMBER 2023 TO SEPTEMBER 2024, WHILE 24...
Texas and Alaska Top Lists of Numerical and Percentage 12-Month Gains, While New York and Oregon Lag; Texas and Ohio Post
Rep. Courtney Celebrates Crumbling Foundations Milestone: 1,000 Homeowners Received Relief through CFSIC
Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) today applauded a major milestone for homeowners facing the crumbling foundation crisis.
Biden-Harris Administration takes major steps to accelerate clean energy geothermal development on public lands
The Department of the Interior today announced significant strides in expanding geothermal energy on public lands, an abundant clean energy resource with tremendous potential to help the country meet the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035.
Paul Yorkis Reappointed to HUD’s Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that Paul Yorkis has been reappointed to the Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee (HCFAC) for an additional
North Carolina Regional MLS Becomes Hive MLS
Looks to expand its mission by delivering innovative solutions to foster collaboration, connectivity and community. North Carolina Regional Multiple Listing Service (NCRMLS), one of the nation’s fastest growing MLSs, today revealed its strategic transformation
Fed Rate Cuts Poised to Reshape Housing Market, Potentially Easing Inflation, NHC President and...
The National Housing Conference’s (NHC) President and CEO David M. Dworkin released the following statement in response to
Clean Energy Industries Rally Behind Bills to Save Ratepayers $3 Billion Through Grid Modernization
Illinois clean energy industries are unified in supporting HB5856 and SB3959, new legislation that will future-proof Illinois’ energy grid and economy, lower consumer costs, meet climate goals, create family-sustaining careers, and mitigate increasing risks of blackouts.
New Plans in the Works for Cleaner Streams in Lancaster and Centre Counties
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), local residents, and other conservation organizations will be working together to create watershed management plans that will improve water quality in Lancaster and Centre counties.
Mortgage Credit Availability Decreased in September
Mortgage credit availability decreased in September according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE
EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan Joins Bipartisan North Carolina Leaders to Support Hurricane Helene...
October 10, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan joined North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper,
Deluzio Announces Nearly $600,000 to Provide Transitional Housing for Domestic Violence Victims and Survivors...
Congressman Chris Deluzio announced that a $594,500 federal grant has been awarded to the Women’s Center of Beaver County to support their efforts to provide safe, transitional housing for people experiencing domestic violence.
SBA Awards $9M in Grants to 49 Organizations Across America to Help Underserved Communities...
Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s
Remodeling Market Sentiment Dips in Third Quarter
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the third quarter, posting a reading of 63, down two points compared
Three Agency Facilities Recognized for Outstanding Industry Compliance by the National Association of Clean...
Three of Inland Empire Utilities Agency’s (IEUA/Agency) facilities were recently recognized by the National Association of Clean
Understanding Your FEMA Determination Letter for Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
If you applied for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Helene, you will receive a determination letter from FEMA in the mail or by email. The letter will explain your application status and how to
Rep. Courtney Celebrates $3.1 Million Federal Grant to Protect Children from Lead Paint
Rep. Joe Courtney celebrated a $3.1 million federal grant he helped secure for the City of Norwich to remove lead paint from low-income homes with children. The announcement comes after
FHFA Expands Housing Market Data Resources with New Manufactured House Price Index
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published today new national datasets on price trends for manufactured homes. FHFA’s release of the House Price Index (HPI) and median prices for