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Habitat for Humanity International announces new partnership to invest $82.5 million in affordable housing
Habitat for Humanity International’s community development financial institution, Habitat Capital, announced today a new
Existing-Home Sales Accelerated 4.2% in February
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
NAIC Releases 2024 Market Share Data
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.
Housing Starts Up in February as Builders Still Contend with Rising Costs
Limited existing inventory helped single-family starts to post a solid gain in February, but builders are still grappling with elevated construction costs stemming from tariff issues and
Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Increased in the Fourth Quarter of 2024
The level of commercial and multifamily mortgage debt outstanding at the end of 2024 was $172 billion (3.7 percent)
New Housing Attainability Tool from Urban Land Institute & RCLCO Shows U.S. Households Face...
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) and research partner RCLCO, released the ULI Terwilliger Center for Housing’s 2025 Home
NLIHC Releases The Gap 2025: A Shortage of Affordable Homes
The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) released today its annual report, The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes. The Gap report details the severe shortage of affordable
Report: Urgent Need to Expand Energy Supply to Meet Rapidly Growing Demand
Electricity demand in the United States is projected to surge by an unprecedented amount over the coming decade, according to data released today by S&P Global Commodity Insights. This rapid
PRICES FOR NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND SERVICES CLIMB 0.5 PERCENT IN FEBRUARY, WITH TARIFF...
Officials with the Associated General Contractors of America note that Rising Construction Costs will Make it Harder for Firms to
NAHB Recognizes Kohler Co. with Global Humanitarian Award for Safe Water for All Initiative
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Global Opportunities Board proudly presented Kohler Co. with a Global
NAR Commends Vice President Vance on Zoning Reform Remarks
Vice President JD Vance emphasized the importance of zoning reform during his speech at the National League of Cities conference in Washington, D.C., yesterday.
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in February
Mortgage credit availability increased in February according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE
Alliance To Save Energy Supports Bipartisan Weatherization Bill To Lower Energy Costs Through Energy...
The Alliance to Save Energy (Alliance) supports H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act, bipartisan
NAHB Announces Best of IBS Winners at International Builders’ Show
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) named the winners of its 12th annual Best of IBS™ Awards during the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Las Vegas. The awards
Habitat for Humanity calls on lawmakers to invest in new and existing tools to...
The dwindling supply of affordable starter homes across America is a crisis that denies millions of families the foundation for stability and opportunity while straining communities and
Pending Home Sales Waned 4.6% in January
Pending home sales pulled back 4.6% in January according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Midwest, South and West experienced month-over-month losses in transactions – with the most significant drop in the South – while the Northeast saw a
January New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Decreased 6 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for January 2025 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases decreased 6 percent compared from a
Accessory Dwelling Units Officially Allowed Statewide Under Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Affordable Homes Act
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are now permitted by-right statewide in Massachusetts thanks to the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Affordable Homes Act, signed into law by Governor Maura Healey in August 2024.
Industry leaders and experts examine FHLBanks’ impact on affordable housing and community investment
On February 11, the National Housing Conference, the Council of Federal Home Loan Banks, and the Federal Home Loan Bank of
Families Must Spend 38% of Their Income on Mortgage Payments
In a clear sign illustrating the housing affordability challenges facing Americans, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index (CHI) found that in the
