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Congressman John Larson

Larson, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Build and Preserve Affordable, Single-Family Homes

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Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Mike Kelly (PA-16) introduced the bipartisan Neighborhood Homes Investment Act. “I am proud to join my colleague, Rep. Mike Kelly, to introduce a

NYCHA and Partners Close on Financing for $391 Million PACT Project to Renovate the...

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This financial closing is a key milestone in the renovation of 877 apartments across 10 residential buildings in the Eastchester neighborhood of the Bronx. The entire campus will receive comprehensive renovations and quality of life improvements for residents, including apartments, shared spaces, grounds, and building infrastructure
MBA

MBA Statement on the Reintroduction of House and Senate Bills to Stop Abusive Trigger...

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MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement on the reintroduction of the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act in the U.S. House of Representatives and

Kaptur and Mann Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Fighting for Farmers with Biofuel Tax Credit

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Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and Tracey Mann (KS-01) reintroduced the bipartisan and bicameral Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, which would protect American farmers by restricting the eligibility of the 45Z Tax Credit to renewable fuels made only from domestically sourced feedstocks.

Chesapeake Bay Foundation Thanks Maryland Legislators for Preserving Clean Water Funding

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Over the past week, members of the Maryland House of Delegates and Senate each approved versions of the State Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget, which preserve funding for key agencies and programs that support restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Extends Foreclosure Relief to More than One Million FHA Borrowers Recovering from Hurricanes...

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the Federal Housing
FHFA

Fannie Mae Fires Over 100 Employees for Unethical Conduct, Including the Facilitation of Fraud

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The U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency (U.S. Federal Housing FHFA) and Fannie Mae issued the following statement:
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton

Norton, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Make Union Station Eligible for Funding Under Federal...

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Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) today introduced a bill to make the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC), a nonprofit

Rep. Chu Statement on Soil Testing Beginning This Week

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Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) released the following statement on upcoming soil testing of the impacted Eaton Fire areas of northern Pasadena and Altadena:
ALTA

ALTA Honors Old Republic Title Underwriting Counsel with National Title Professional Recognition

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Lindee Deshler KTP, MTP, TPN, NTP has earned the National Title Professional (NTP) designation from the American Land Title
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver

Reps. Cleaver & Flood Kick Off Public Input Process for HOME and CDBG Reauthorization

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Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Ranking Member Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) and Chairman Mike Flood (R-NE) released a video kicking off a new initiative to gather public input on a potential
ULI

Urban Land Institute, Civic Joy Fund, San Francisco City Leaders Launch “Market Street Reimagined,”...

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The Urban Land Institute (ULI) San Francisco and the Civic Joy Fund are excited to announce the launch of Market Street
NAR

NAR Advocates for Association Health Plans in Congress

National
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) applauds the U.S. House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions for holding the hearing, "A Healthy Workforce:
Homes for the Future Announces Investment in the Preservation of 283 Homes in Minneapolis-Saint Paul

Homes for the Future Announces Investment in the Preservation of 283 Homes in Minneapolis-Saint...

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A portfolio of 283 single-family rental homes, dispersed across the Minneapolis-St. Paul region, is now under nonprofit control
NAHB

Millennial Buyers Prefer Better, Not Bigger Homes

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As the housing industry celebrates New Homes Month in April, millennial buyers say they are willing to compromise when it comes to space. A National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
MBA

MBA Calls on VA and Congress to Implement Permanent Partial Claim Program to Assist...

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MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) reported plans of a phase-out of its Veterans Affairs Servicing
AGC

CONSTRUCTION SECTOR ADDS 13,000 JOBS IN MARCH BUT NEW TARIFFS THREATEN TO DRIVE UP...

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Industry Adds Jobs at Faster Rate than Overall Economy as Average Hourly Wages Outpace Rise in Private Sector Earnings;
DOE

Energy Department Advances Efforts to Lower Costs and Increase Consumer Choice

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U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today announced the Department of Energy (DOE) has further postponed the implementation of three of the Biden-Harris administration’s
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Debuts New Website Focused on High-Quality, Streamlined Service to American Public

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner today announced the launch of a new, streamlined HUD.gov website that prioritizes the needs of the
Congresswoman Norma J. Torres

Congresswoman Norma Torres Urges HUD to Reverse Cuts that Could Impact Inland Empire

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Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) called on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to reverse proposed staff cuts that would worsen the ongoing housing crisis

Business Real Estate Press Releases

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Form Simplicity earns top real estate honors

Form Simplicity, one of the real estate industry’s most trusted and widely used transaction management solutions owned by the Florida Realtors, was selected for the 2025 Tech 200. Released by leading real estate consultancy T3 Sixty, the 2025 Tech 200