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Rep. Ritchie Torres, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, NYC Housing Preservation and Development, and The New...
Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15), alongside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, NYC Housing Preservation and Development Commissioner Dina Levy, New York Public Library President and CEO Anthony W. Marx, and local tenants at 355 East 165th Street in the South Bronx, announced $2,000,000 in federal Community Project Funding secured by Rep. Torres to expand broadband connectivity for low-income Bronx residents and help close the digital divide.
EPA announces $3.8M to protect Northwest waterways from sewage overflows
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help
Strickland Secures $850K for Affordable Housing in Tacoma
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $850,000 in federal funding to the Tacoma Housing Authority for subsidized housing renovations. “The South Sound is one of the nation’s
HUD Moving Forward on Bold Homelessness Reform
HUD is announcing that homelessness-related service providers across the nation can expect the 2026 Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to be published by June 1,
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.
