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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.
Rep. Kiggans Presents $750,000 Check for Community Project Funding for Town of Parksley Water...
Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) joined local leaders in Parksley to recognize $750,000 in Community Project Funding (CPF) secured for the Town of Parksley’s Water Supply Storage Improvement Project.
Independent Mortgage Bankers Post Improved Net Production Profits in 2025
Independent mortgage banks (IMBs) and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reported an average profit of $785 on each loan they originated in 2025, up from an average of $443 per
Huffman, Schiff, Padilla Announce More than $3 Million for Rural and Tribal Transportation Infrastructure...
U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02), alongside U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.),
NYCHA Residents Decide the Future of Their Homes at Isaacs Houses
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) today announced the final results of the resident vote at Isaacs Houses. Residents have weighed in on the future of their homes and have opted to remain under the traditional Section 9 model.
FEMA Housing Inspectors Begin Evaluating Storm-Damaged Properties for Possible Disaster Aid
Residents who applied for federal individual assistance resulting from the severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred in designated counties December 5-
The Port Surpasses 200 Home Sales, Strengthening Neighborhoods Across Hamilton County
The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority (The Port) announced today that it has closed on more than 200 home sales throughout Hamilton County, marking a major milestone in its long-term residential strategy to revive blighted and vacant properties to expand access to quality housing.
Reps. Cleaver, Schmidt, Davids Introduce Bill Designating Quindaro Townsite as National Historic Landmark
U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Derek Schmidt (R-KS), and Sharice Davids (D-KS) introduced the Quindaro
HUD Unveils More Than $1.1 Billion Investment for Affordable Housing Initiatives in Tribal Communities
The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Native American Programs today announced more than
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Delivers Nearly $5 Million in Federal Funds to Combat Flooding and...
Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Congressional
Remodeling Market Sentiment Edges Down but Remains Positive in First Quarter
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the first quarter, posting a reading of 62. While this reading is down two
Jayapal Secures Nearly $18.4 Million in Community Project Funding for FY26
U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) is announcing her Community Project Funding (CPF) requests that are funded by the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) appropriations bills. In total, she secured $18,399,144 for 14 projects in the greater Seattle area.
NAR Introduces New Expertise-Driven Application Process for 2027 Committees
The National Association of REALTORS® introduced a new expertise-driven application process for its 2027 governance committees. The updated process is designed to better align
House Shopping in Ohio? The Weather Matters More Than You Think
In many Ohio yards, downspouts end a foot from the foundation, driveways show edge cracking, and roof shingles look granular after a few hard seasons. Those aren’t cosmetic details; they’re common results of freeze-thaw swings, heavy rain, wind, and hail.
Senate passes Sen. Carney bill to clarify protections against foreclosure
The Maine Senate voted unanimously to pass a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, to clarify protections against foreclosure in light of a decision by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) in 2024. LD 1444, “An Act to Clarify the Application of Finch v. U.S. Bank, N.A.,” would prohibit a lender that lost a foreclosure case before 2024 due to their failure to comply with notice requirements from bringing a new foreclosure claim against the same homeowner.
