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5 Building Defects That Cost New Zealand Homeowners Thousands
From North Island villas to South Island bungalows, the same building problems keep appearing in property inspections across New Zealand. Knowing what to look for could save you tens of
Senators Warren, Wyden Push DOJ, FTC to Closely Scrutinize Massive Compass-Anywhere Real Estate Merger,...
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and
Treasury’s Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Issues Annual Consumer Advisory on Holiday...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (OCCIP) released its annual holiday
New HUD Study Exposes Impact of Biden Border Crisis on Housing Affordability
A new Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) report, “Worst Case Housing Needs 2025,” says the flood of foreign-born individuals who entered our country illegally during
NHC praises House Financial Services Committee for advancing the Housing for the 21st Century...
David M. Dworkin, President and CEO of the National Housing Conference (NHC), released the following statement after the House Financial Services Committee overwhelmingly passed the
Strickland Secures $700K for Clean Water in Roy
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $700,000 in federal funding for the City of Roy’s Water Infrastructure Project. “Every community deserves access to clean water,” said Strickland. “Securing this federal funding will help hundreds of
Affordability for Texas Renters Declining Faster than the National Average — Threatening Economic Growth...
Last week, the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers (TAAHP), held its annual Market Outlook for Affordable Housing at the AT&T Conference Center in Austin. The event included several presentations that began with Texas A&M Real Estate Center’s Dr. Jorge Barro, PhD, who discussed the demand for affordable housing in Texas.
Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in November
Homebuyer affordability improved slightly in November, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants decreasing to $2,034 from $2,039 in October. This is according to
ICYMI: Boyle Leads Effort to Restore Funding and Advance Path Forward for Chinatown Stitch...
Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) today brought together local officials, community leaders, and advocates at the Crane Center to outline a path forward for the Chinatown Stitch project following the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans’ decision to rescind roughly $150 million in previously awarded federal funding
National Association of REALTORS® Unveils Top 10 Homebuying Hot Spots for 2026
The National Association of REALTORS® unveiled the top 10 homebuying hot spots for 2026 in a new report, Housing Hot Spots for 2026: The Markets Poised for New Buyer Opportunities.
What Working in Multiple Real Estate Sectors Taught Me About Adaptability and Growth
Real estate is often portrayed as a single industry, but anyone who has worked in it knows it is really a collection of interconnected specialties. Leasing, development, special
Builder Sentiment Inches Higher but Ends the Year in Negative Territory
Builder confidence inched higher to end the year but still remains well into negative territory as builders continue to grapple with rising construction costs, tariff and economic uncertainty, and
Rep. Aguilar Announces Over $7 Million for Improvements to San Bernardino International Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants will provide San Bernardino International Airport with $4,285,081 for the Reconstruct Portion of Taxiway “A” Project and $3,111,923 for the Airfield Slurry & Paint Project
IBHS findings on LA County’s Palisades and Eaton Fires reinforce systems-based mitigation dramatically improves...
Findings combined with laboratory testing show home hardening and noncombustible Zone Zero are critical to reducing damage in suburban conflagrations. The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) released findings today from its post-event investigation of the 2025 Los Angeles County Fires, illustrating the necessity of a systems-based approach to wildfire resilience.
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in November
Mortgage credit availability increased in November according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE
Jayapal Helps Secure $4.4 Million for Recycling Program for the City of Shoreline
U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) is announcing $4,448,848 in grant funding for the City of Shoreline’s establishment of the Shoreline Reuse Center, through the
Energy Department Announces $11 Million in Awards to Develop HALEU Transportation Packages
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $11 million in awards to five U.S. companies to develop and license
HUD Launches Fair Housing Investigation into Boston’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 Boston that it has initiated an investigation into the City’s
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.
Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $6.5 Million for Economic Development Projects Across Maine
U.S. Senators Susan Collins—Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee—and Angus King announced that 10 Maine
