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Habitat

Habitat for Humanity helps to unlock opportunities for affordable homeownership in ninth annual Home...

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Using the collective power of the Habitat affiliate network and corporate partner support, the global housing nonprofit helps
FEMA

Last Day to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA Disaster Loans

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Monday, March 31 is the last day to apply for FEMA disaster assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, nonprofits and
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla

Padilla, Cleaver Lead 100+ Democrats in Condemning HUD Field Office Cuts, Urging Reinstatement of...

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U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-Mo.-05) led more than 100 Democrats in
NAR

Baby Boomers Regain Top Spot as Largest Share of Home Buyers

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In a shift that underscores changing dynamics in the housing market, baby boomers now make up the largest generational group of home buyers, according to the National Association of
NAHB

Slight Decline in Rates Helps New Home Sales to Edge Higher in February

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A slight decline in mortgage rates and limited existing inventory helped new home sales to edge higher in February even as housing affordability challenges continue to act as a strong
Appraisal Institute

Appraisal Institute’s Response to Freddie Mac Research on Hybrid Appraisals

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The Appraisal Institute strongly urges policymakers, industry stakeholders, and the public to exercise caution when considering recent research findings published on Mar. 13 by Freddie Mac as
FEMA

Federal Support for Wildfire Survivors Tops $2 Billion

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As of March 25, just over two months since the Los Angeles County wildfires were declared a major disaster by the president, FEMA and its federal partners have made more than $2 billion

New government taskforce to unlock public land for housing

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Housing is in the headlines again this morning, as the government announces a new task force to unlock thousands of new homes on surplus public land. The new partnership approach will explore new delivery models, establish collaborative agreements between the Ministry of Defence, Homes England, Network Rail and other government bodies
NHC

NHC strengthens its expertise with four new board members

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The National Housing Conference (NHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Governors, alongside the reappointment of four distinguished returning
MBA

MBA Releases 2024 Rankings of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Firms’ Origination Volumes

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According to a set of commercial/multifamily real estate finance league tables prepared by the Mortgage Bankers Association

Heinrich Demands USDA Secretary Reverse the Trump-Musk Terminations of Forest Service Workers Responsible for...

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U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz demanding that USDA reverse its terminations of Forest Service workers responsible for protecting our communities from wildfires.
DOE

U.S. Department of Energy Unveils Updated Hydrogen Program Plan

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced its updated Hydrogen Program Plan, a foundational resource for advancing research, development, demonstration, and
AGC

CONSTRUCTION JOBS INCREASE IN 189 METRO AREAS BETWEEN JANUARY 2024 AND JANUARY 2025, AS...

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Boise City, Idaho and Kokomo, Ind. Have Highest Number and Percentage of Job Gains over 12 Months, While Los Angeles-Long
FHFA

FHFA House Price Index Up 0.2 Percent in January; Up 4.8 Percent from Last...

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U.S. house prices rose 0.2 percent in January, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices rose 4.8 percent from
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Secretary Scott Turner, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Establish Partnership to End Illegal Alien...

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and U.S. Department of Homeland

Murphy, Blumenthal, Lamont Announce Start Of Hartford Dutch Point Viaduct Rehabilitation Project On I-9

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U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Monday joined Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto in announcing that the Connecticut Department of Transportation has begun construction on the Dutch Point Viaduct rehabilitation project on Interstate 91 southbound in Hartford.
Habitat

Habitat for Humanity International announces new partnership to invest $82.5 million in affordable housing

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Habitat for Humanity International’s community development financial institution, Habitat Capital, announced today a new
NAR

Existing-Home Sales Accelerated 4.2% in February

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Existing-home sales ascended in February, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. For both monthly and year-over-year sales, two major U.S. regions experienced growth, one
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver

Reps. Cleaver, Pingree, Adams, McGovern, and 80+ House Democrats Condemn USDA for Canceling Programs...

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This week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Alma Adams (D-NC), and James

NAIC Releases 2024 Market Share Data

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The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) released data on life/fraternal and property/casualty insurers. The reports provide market share information and identify leading insurance writers in several key lines of business. The reports reflect data filed by insurers as of March 3 and will be refreshed daily through March 7 and then each Monday throughout March.

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