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FEMA

FEMA Assistance Field Teams Meeting Impacted Alaskans Where They Are

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FEMA’s Assistance Field Teams are visiting impacted communities to support individuals and families who were affected by the severe storms, flooding and remnants of Typhoon Halong that

New York Department of State Issues New Trend Alert Warning Homebuyers of A.I. Generated...

National
The New York Department of State today issued a warning to homebuyers and real estate professionals about a significant rise in artificially generated pictures on real estate listings. As the real estate market continues to evolve, this new trend is being used to enhance the marketing of a property
U.S. Senator Mark Kelly

Kelly, Gallego, Crane, Schweikert, Ansari, Stanton Urge President Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration...

National
Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego, along with Representatives Eli Crane (R-AZ-02), David Schweikert (R-AZ-01),

Social and Affordable Homes Programme Prospectuses published

National
Homes England and the GLA have published their Social and Affordable Homes Programme delivery partner prospectuses alongside a policy statement from the housing minister. This outlines the details of the new £39 billion programme announced by government at the Spending Review, which will run from April 2026 for ten years
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Secretary Turner on the Left’s Shutdown: “At some point, public housing authorities, or PHAs,...

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner delivered an update to the American
NHC

NHC applauds bipartisan HOME Reform Act

National
David M. Dworkin, President and CEO of the National Housing Conference (NHC), released the following statement in response to the introduction of the HOME Reform Act of 2025 by Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Chair Mike Flood (R-Neb.) and
MBA

Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Increased 36 Percent in the Third Quarter of 2025

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Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations were 36 percent higher in the third quarter of 2025 compared to a year earlier, and increased 18 percent from the second quarter of
Best-Seller Amazon

Two real estate brokerage giants recommend this AI book for agents

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Two of real estate’s top leaders are urging real estate agents to check out a new AI book, The REAL AI Guide for Real Estate Agents, which ranked as high as No. 2 last week on Amazon’s
NAHB

Multifamily Developer Confidence Increases in Third Quarter, But Still in Negative Territory

National
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing increased year-over-year in the third quarter, according to the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by the National Association

With CDB Support, Kingstown Port Opens

National
Regional trade and connectivity have entered a new era with the recent opening of the Kingstown Port. The landmark achievement was made possible through USD130 million loan resources provided by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB / the Bank), and USD equivalent of a 3 million Technical Assistance grant for project preparation and USD36 million grant for project implementation.
NAR

First-Time Home Buyer Share Falls to Historic Low of 21%, Median Age Rises to...

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The share of first-time home buyers dropped to a record low of 21%, while the typical age of first-time buyers climbed to an all-time high of 40 years, according to the National Association of

New Fair Housing Trends Report Finds Pervasive Discrimination as Federal Government Rolls Back Civil...

National
The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) released its 2025 Fair Housing Trends Report revealing that 32,321 housing discrimination complaints were filed nationwide in 2024. The numbers signal one of the highest figures in more than two decades, amid a steep decline in the nation’s ability to enforce civil rights protections as federal funding cuts take hold during the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history.

Jordan Downs Celebrates a Decade of Revitalization, Marking $664 Million Investment in Watts Community

National
Nearly 500 Watts residents recently joined the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), along with local leaders and development partners BRIDGE Housing, The Michaels Organization and Primestor to celebrate "10 Years of Revitalization" at Jordan Downs, culminating in a vibrant community block party
MBA

Delinquency Rates for Commercial Properties Decreased in the Third Quarter of 2025

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Delinquency rates for mortgages backed by commercial properties decreased during the third quarter of 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This is according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's
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“The REAL AI Guide for Real Estate Agents” hits No. 3 on the Amazon...

National
New book by WAV Group partner Kevin Hawkins offers a practical playbook for everyday AI use in real estate. Just three weeks after its release, The REAL AI Guide for Real Estate Agents: No
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver

Cleaver, Pressley, Warren, Warnock Introduce Innovation Fund Act to Bring Down Housing Costs by...

National
This week, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and
DOE

Energy Department Announces $100 Million to Restore America’s Coal Plants

National
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for up to $100 million in federal funding to refurbish and modernize the nation’s existing coal
Energy and Natural Resources Committee

ICYMI: ENR Ranking Member Heinrich and Senator Sheehy Launch Senate Stewardship Caucus

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Heinrich: “We need a caucus that can come together from both sides of the aisle and accelerate the amount of work that we’re
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin

Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Trump Administration Denying Illinois Two Federal Disaster Declarations Following Severe...

National
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) released the following
Habitat

Thousands of volunteers gather in Austin to build 25 homes for Habitat for Humanity’s...

National
Thousands of volunteers, partners and Habitat homeowners are coming together to honor the legacy of President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter in a way that we know they would

Business Real Estate Press Releases

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2026 RESO Board of Directors Announced

Nine open seats on the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) 2026 Board of Directors have been filled after an election by RESO’s membership. Director appointments and the board’s Executive Committee have also been selected for the next year.

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases

Sustainable Design In Affordable Housing Communities

Mitchell Kennedy’s Insights on Sustainable Design In Affordable Housing Communities

Sustainable design in affordable housing has emerged as a practical and necessary approach in addressing environmental concerns. By integrating energy-efficient systems, smart resource