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Pending Home Sales Receded 4.9% in January
Pending home sales in January dropped 4.9%, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Northeast and West posted monthly gains in transactions while the Midwest and South recorded losses. All four U.S. regions registered year-over-year
HUD and Treasury Extend Initiative to Finance the Construction and Rehabilitation of Affordable Rental...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced
HUD Announces Nearly $9 Million to Support People Experiencing Homelessness in Florida through Disaster...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $8.7 million in Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing
Congressman Cohen Receives “A” on National Parks Action Fund Congressional Scorecard
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) received the only “A” on the National Parks Action Fund Congressional Scorecard for the first half of the 118th Congress among members of Tennessee’s
Habitat for Humanity calls on Congressional lawmakers to address the nationwide affordable housing crisis
In the face of a historic housing shortage that includes a lack of entry-level homes and skyrocketing home prices, Habitat for
FEMA Approves $17.1M for Hurricane Ian Debris Removal in Charlotte County
FEMA has approved $17,146,064 in grant funding to reimburse Charlotte County for debris removal expenses after Hurricane Ian. The storm left extensive debris, resulting in a threat to public
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $770 Million for Rural Infrastructure Projects During Investing in America...
During a visit to Edgecombe County, N.C., a Rural Partners Network community, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Multifamily Housing Market Will Decline in 2024 while Remodeling Market Will Hold Steady
Multifamily starts are predicted to decline in 2024, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Meanwhile, the remodeling sector remains on solid ground and will hold
Rep. Sykes and HUD Secretary Fudge Highlight Local Efforts To Improve Access To Safe,...
U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge highlighted HUD investments in local efforts to improve
VA announces $5M in grant funding for transitional supportive housing for homeless Veterans
As a part of ongoing efforts to end Veteran homelessness, the Department of Veterans Affairs published a Notice of Funding
Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Decreases Slightly to 0.22% in January
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) monthly Loan Monitoring Survey revealed that the total number of loans now in forbearance decreased by 1 basis point from 0.23% of servicers’
Padilla Announces Transformative Legislation to Address Affordable Housing and Homelessness Crises
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced the reintroduction of the Housing for All Act, a comprehensive approach to address
Davidson Delivers Remarks at Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Field Hearing
The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, led by Chairman Warren Davidson (OH-08), is holding a field hearing entitled “Restoring Prosperity in American
Existing-Home Sales Rose 3.1% in January
Existing-home sales grew in January, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Among the four major U.S. regions, sales accelerated in the Midwest, South and West, and remained steady in the Northeast. Year-over-year, sales improved in the
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $24 Million to Expand America’s Clean Energy Workforce and Enhance Manufacturing...
In support of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a new $24
HUD Makes $115 Million Available to Support Housing for Seniors
As a part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Investing in America” tour, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman
Sherman Calls for End to Affordable Housing & Homelessness Crisis in Press Conference
During the 2024 Democratic Issues Conference, Congresswoman Brad Sherman (CA-32) joined House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters in a breakout session
Coalition of Trade Associations Requests Improvements to White House Implementation of the Build America,...
Four national trade associations petitioned the White House to make improvements in its implementation of “made in America”
King, Colleagues Urge Department of Education to Address FAFSA Rollout Issues
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) has joined a group of his colleagues urging the Department of Education to quickly address issues with the new simplified Free Application for Federal Student
FEMA Extends Direct Housing Program for Hurricane Ian
FEMA has announced a six-month extension of the Direct Temporary Housing program through Sept. 29, 2024, for eligible households in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Lee, Sarasota