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TRANSCRIPT: Leader Schumer Remarks At Roundtable Kicking Off Push On Housing Affordability; Senate Democrats...
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
Department of Justice Files Statement of Interest Supporting Competition Among Real Estate Brokerages
The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice filed a statement of interest in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 3.3% Increase in November
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 Statement on the Anniversary of the Palisades Fire
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
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’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Fulfilled Core Mission in Fiscal Year 2025
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 Statement on FHFA’s 2026-2028 Enterprise Housing Goals
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
Kaptur Secures Nearly $1.3 Million In New Safe Steets Funding To Bolster Vision For...
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
Energy Secretary Ensures Colorado Coal Plant Remains Open to Prevent Blackouts
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 Proposes Updated Groundwater Cleanup Plan for Radiation Technology Inc. Superfund Site
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing an updated cleanup plan for groundwater contamination at the
HUD Financial Report Finds Billions in Potential Payment Errors Occurred During Biden Administration
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner released HUD’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Agency Financial Report
Secretary Rollins Intervenes to Protect Potter Valley’s Water Supply
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...
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 Sues to Stop Loctite, Liquid Nails Construction Adhesive Merger
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 Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 0.5% Increase in November
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
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
