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Pursuant to Preliminary Court Order, HUD Announces FY24-25 CoC NOFO is Open to Process...

National
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
FEMA

Reopening of Bethel Assistance Hub Postponed Due to Inclement Weather

National
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

VA provides over $77 million in grants to state Veterans cemeteries

National
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

National
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

National
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...

National
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
USDOJ

Department of Justice Files Statement of Interest Supporting Competition Among Real Estate Brokerages

National
The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice filed a statement of interest in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern
NAR

NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 3.3% Increase in November

National
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
Congressman Brad Sherman

Congressman Brad Sherman Statement on the Anniversary of the Palisades Fire

National
On the one-year anniversary of the January 2025 Palisades Fire, Congressman Brad Sherman issued the following statement reflecting on the impact to Pacific Palisades, the federal response,

Financial Services Committee Clears Bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act

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The House Committee on Financial Services, led by Rep. French Hill (AR-02), today overwhelmingly advanced the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act. The bill, introduced by Chairman Hill, Ranking Member Maxine Waters (CA-43), Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Chair Mike Flood (NE-01), and Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Ranking Member Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05)
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Fulfilled Core Mission in Fiscal Year 2025

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Federal Housing Administration (FHA) released its fiscal year (FY) 2025 annual report covering the financial status of the FHA
MBA

MBA Statement on FHFA’s 2026-2028 Enterprise Housing Goals

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MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, issued the following statement on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) 2026-2028 Enterprise Housing Goals final rule for Fannie
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur

Kaptur Secures Nearly $1.3 Million In New Safe Steets Funding To Bolster Vision For...

National
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee announced that the City of Toledo, Lucas County, and the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of
DOE

Energy Secretary Ensures Colorado Coal Plant Remains Open to Prevent Blackouts

National
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today issued an emergency order to keep a Colorado coal plant operational to ensure Americans have access to affordable, reliable, and secure
EPA

EPA Proposes Updated Groundwater Cleanup Plan for Radiation Technology Inc. Superfund Site

National
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing an updated cleanup plan for groundwater contamination at the
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Financial Report Finds Billions in Potential Payment Errors Occurred During Biden Administration

National
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner released HUD’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Agency Financial Report
USDOJ

Secretary Rollins Intervenes to Protect Potter Valley’s Water Supply

National
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins filed a notice to intervene in the Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project proceedings currently being considered by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This action will allow USDA to ensure that

NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE AWARDS OVER $19 MILLION FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT...

National
The New York State Department of State today announced nearly $20 million has been awarded to support 62 community planning and development projects across the State through the 2025 Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) Initiative.
FTC

FTC Sues to Stop Loctite, Liquid Nails Construction Adhesive Merger

National
The Federal Trade Commission sued to block Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Henkel), the manufacturer of the industry-leading Loctite brand construction adhesives, from acquiring Loctite’s main
NAR

NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 0.5% Increase in November

National
Existing-home sales increased by 0.5% in November, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales Report. The Report provides the real estate ecosystem, including

Business Real Estate Press Releases

Chart US Economy Outlook - Delta Media 2026 Economic Survey

Delta Media Real Estate Leadership Survey: real estate optimism holds in...

Real estate brokerage leaders enter 2026 with steady confidence in business growth, housing demand, and the U.S. economy, according to the newest Delta Media Real Estate Leadership

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases

Pressley Underscores Harm of Racial Bias in Home Appraisals, Urges Reform...

Black families who sought homeownership were held back by red tape, limited to redlined neighborhoods and faced blatant racism from banks.” “And for those who managed to secure a mortgage and buy a home, the value of their homes was grossly diminished by an appraisal system rife with racial bias, and that same appraisal system is around today.”