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NAHB Urges Congress to Ease Regulatory Burdens to Help Housing Affordability
The best way to ease the nation’s housing affordability crisis is for policymakers to eliminate excessive regulations that are preventing builders from increasing the housing supply, the
Larson Secures $10.45 Million for Local Infrastructure Projects, Votes for New Investments in Medical...
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for a bipartisan government funding package, which includes $10.45 million for community
U.S. Federal Housing Receives ‘Best Result’ from Annual GAO Audit, Publishes Accountability Report Documenting...
U.S. Federal Housing’s (Federal Housing Finance Agency’s) annual Performance and Accountability Report published today, showing
Warren, Markey, Massachusetts Delegation Announce $92.78 Million in Federal Funding for 93 Key Projects...
The projects focus on areas relating to critical infrastructure, energy and water development, justice, science, and rural development.
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 9.3% Decrease in December
Pending home sales in December decreased by 9.3% from the prior month and 3.0% year over year, according to the the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Report.
Heinrich to Hedge Funds: “Get Out of the Housing Market”
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) cosponsored the Humans Over Private Equity (HOPE) for Homeownership Act, legislation to kick hedge funds out of the housing market and lower housing costs for New Mexico families.
December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 2.5 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for December 2025 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 2.5 percent from
HUD Launches Fair Housing Investigation into Minneapolis’s Race-Based Housing Plan
The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) notified the City of Minneapolis that it has launched an investigation into the
VIDEO: Pressley Co-Chairs Hearing on Housing Affordability, Demands Congress Affirm Housing as a Human...
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), alongside Congresswomen Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Ilhan Omar (MN-05) held theCongressional Progressive Caucus’ (CPC) Lowering Costs Taskforce’s first shadow hearing, titled “Building the New American Dream: Lowering Housing Costs for All.”
Remodeling Market Sentiment Strengthens in Fourth Quarter of 2025
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the fourth quarter, posting a reading of 64, up four points compared
SCHUMER DEMANDS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION IMMEDIATELY RESTORE $6 MILLION FOR WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Trump Admin Unexpectedly Canceled $168 Million In Fed Funding For Public Schools Across America in December – Including $6M
Construction Costs Rise At Fastest Rate Since January 2023 In November, Outpacing Increases In...
Association Survey Finds Majority of Contractors Lists Materials Costs as a Major Concern for 2026; Most Firms Report Tariffs
Pursuant to Preliminary Court Order, HUD Announces FY24-25 CoC NOFO is Open to Process...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a notice announcing that the fiscal year 2024 – 2025 (FY24-25) Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding
Reopening of Bethel Assistance Hub Postponed Due to Inclement Weather
Due to inclement weather, the Bethel Assistance Hub, which assists Alaskans affected by the severe storms, flooding and remnants of Typhoon Halong Oct. 8-13, 2025, will not reopen Jan. 8 as planned. The reopening has been postponed until further
VA provides over $77 million in grants to state Veterans cemeteries
The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded more than $77 million in grants in fiscal year 2025 for the expansion and improvement of 20 state Veterans cemeteries throughout the
The Journey Home | 2025 Annual Report
Perhaps this dates me, but one of my favorite parts of Sunday morning is reading the newspaper comics (in color!), albeit now on an iPad. Reflecting on Kansas Housing’s theme this year, The Journey Home, I immediately think of Jeffy in Family Circus.
16TH NORTHERN VIRGINIA HOUSING EXPO COMES TO FAIRFAX FOR THE FIRST TIME MARCH 7
The 2026 Northern Virginia Housing Expo is coming to the city of Fairfax for its 16th annual event on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fairfax High School, 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax.. This marks the first time the Northern Virginia Housing Expo will be held in the city of Fairfax, expanding access to one of the region’s most comprehensive housing education events.
TRANSCRIPT: Leader Schumer Remarks At Roundtable Kicking Off Push On Housing Affordability; Senate Democrats...
At a roundtable launching the Democratic push to lower the cost of housing, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), discussed potential solutions aimed at providing relief to renters and homebuyers. The discussion is part of Senate Democrats’ ongoing efforts to address the affordability crisis, which has been exacerbated by President Trump and Senate Republicans’ disastrous policies. Below are Leader Schumer’s remarks from the event
Department of Justice Files Statement of Interest Supporting Competition Among Real Estate Brokerages
The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice filed a statement of interest in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 3.3% Increase in November
Pending home sales in November jumped by 3.3% from the prior month and 2.6% year over year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Report. The
