This week, Republicans in the House of Representatives passed three energy bills that will drastically increase pollution, harm public health, and lead to higher energy prices. The bills – H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 – would clear the way for more dirty fossil fuel infrastructure and development and stymy investment in clean, affordable energy.

House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term continuing resolution, which included the extension of the Defense Production Act (DPA) and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) joined Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) to introduce the Military Housing Performance Insight Act. This bipartisan bill would help make Congressional reports publicly available regarding the Military Housing Privatization Initiative, a series of reforms and authorities granted to the Defense Department to privatize military family housing located on military installations.

Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) announced several amendments he offered for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 that aim to promote a range of initiatives related to voting rights and elections, climate, energy, affordability, and housing.

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.

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

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

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.

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® (NAHREP®) will convene the nation’s top Latino real estate professionals, entrepreneurs, and cultural influencers September 18–21, 2025, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. Sponsored by Wells Fargo, this landmark event celebrates NAHREP’s 25th anniversary and introduces an array of inspiring speakers, transformative sessions, and innovative programming.

The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is alerting consumers about the dangers of television (TV) tip-over hazards. Millions of New Yorkers will watch the Super Bowl this Sunday either on TVs at home or at parties with friends. DCP is taking this TV-focused occasion to remind consumers of critical TV safety tips.

Fast-growing Florida has been a favorite of real estate investors for many years. With so much interest having been focused on the state, though, investors need to take care to seek the best available opportunities.

Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced that the Senator Walter J. Mahoney State Office Building located at 65 Court Street in Buffalo will be sold at auction in 2020. A work group formed earlier this year made up of City, County, and State officials working with professional real estate consultants CBRE, determined that in the current competitive and robust Buffalo real estate market

The Bureau of Land Management today announced that Karen Mouritsen has been named the new California State Director—a key leadership position based in Sacramento. As State Director, Mouritsen will direct a team that manages lands encompassing 15% of the Golden State’s total land mass

The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) today announced the opening of the new JLC Recovery and Wellness Center in New York City. JLC is operated by Exponents Inc. and provides free help and support services for people affected by addiction and for their families.

In spite of a robust U.S. economy, a strong employment rate, and steadily increasing 401(k) plan earnings, Black homeownership rates continue to drop. Drawing from the 2019 release of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, asked the Department of the Interior about its commitment to the Yakima River Basin during a hearing on the president’s FY 2017 budget request. Deputy Secretary of the Interior Michael Connor agreed with Sen. Cantwell that the Yakima River Basin plan “is a model for the rest of the nation in water management.”

“Consumers Energy is thankful to be a part of holiday celebrations across the state as warm Thanksgiving memories are being made, and we are committed to providing many more generations of Michigan families with reliable, affordable energy in all seasons,” said Garrick Rochow, Consumers Energy’s vice president and chief customer officer

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Six federal financial regulatory agencies today issued a final rule that creates exemptions from certain appraisal requirements for a subset of higher-priced mortgage loans. The exemptions are intended to save borrowers time and money while still ensuring that the loans are financially sound

Atlanta, Georgia - November 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) entered into a Consent Order with Equity Loans, LLC, License Number 23300, located at 1150 Hammond Dr., Building E, Suite 650, Atlanta, Georgia 30328, to resolve allegations pertaining to violations of the Georgia Residential Mortgage Act