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National Institute of Building Sciences and MOD X Announce Publication of HUD Report on...
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and MOD X announce the release of HUD’s new report, HUD’s Past, Present,
Osceola County Association of REALTORS® Dedicates Bike Rack Designed by Local High School Student
The Osceola County Association of REALTORS®, in partnership with Osceola County Commissioner Cheryl Grieb, Valencia Advanced Manufacturing Program and Zenith Accelerated Learning Academy hosted a contest for local art students to create and present their design for a bicycle rack for the Association’s new building.
NMHC Statement in Support of the White House Executive Orders on Housing Affordability
NMHC applauds the Administration for taking important action in their most recent Executive Orders to remove key barriers to housing development. From streamlining permitting requirements
NAHB’s New Resource Shares Tools for Successful Leadership
BuilderBooks, the publishing arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), recently released Frameworks for BOLD Leadership: Blueprints to Build Trust, Teams, and Legacy. The
New White House Executive Orders Skirt Civil Rights Laws in its Claim to Promote...
The National Fair Housing Alliance® (NFHA™) is expressing its deep concern regarding two executive orders issued by the Trump Administration last week that claim to promote access to mortgage credit and remove regulatory barriers to spur the development of affordable homes.
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 1.8% Increase in February
Pending home sales in February increased by 1.8% from the prior month and declined 0.8% year over year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales report.
National Housing Conference announces new Board appointments and returning members, strengthening expertise and leadership
The National Housing Conference (NHC) announces the appointment of four new members to its Board of Governors,
ALTA Appreciates Executive Orders on Housing Supply and Affordability
The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association representing the land title insurance industry, supports the administration’s commitment to improving housing
February New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 0.9 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for February 2026 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 0.9 percent from
Rise Economy and NCRC Announce $2.5 Billion Expansion of Columbia Bank’s Community Benefits Agreement...
Rise Economy, in partnership with The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC), today announced a $2.5 billion addendum to Columbia Bank’s Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), expanding the bank’s commitments in California following its recent acquisition of Irvine, California-based Pacific Premier Bank.
Builder Sentiment Inches Higher but Affordability Concerns Persist
Builder sentiment inched up in March even as builders continue to express affordability concerns stemming from elevated construction costs and shortages of buildable lots and labor.
NLIHC Releases The Gap 2026: A Shortage of Affordable Homes
Report reveals a national shortage of 7.2 million homes affordable and available for extremely low-income renters. The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) published The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes.
NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 1.7% Increase in February
Existing-home sales increased by 1.7% month-over-month in February, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales Report. The report provides the real estate
Housing advocates highlight need for state-funded rental subsidy program to support low-income Rhode Islanders
The Housing Network of Rhode Island (HNRI) convened housing advocates, including partner organizations and elected officials, at the State House today to highlight legislation intended to provide more permanent, affordable homes to the most vulnerable Rhode Islanders.
Circulate San Diego and Assemblymember Alvarez Announce the Affordable Homes Bonus Law to Create...
Circulate San Diego and Assemblymember David Alvarez announced new legislation to create more affordable homes. The Affordable Homes Bonus Law (AB 2433) will boost homeownership, create more affordable homes, and streamline housing approvals.
Atlanta Regional Commission Shares 2025 Housing Leadership Academy Cohort Report and Commitments
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) today released a set of housing commitments from local elected officials across metro Atlanta after a seven-month leadership program focused on tackling the region’s growing affordability challenges.
Niskanen Center Statement on United States Senate Passage of the 21st Century ROAD to...
The Niskanen Center welcomed the Senate’s passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, calling the legislation a significant federal response to the nation’s worsening housing shortage. Passed by a vote of 89-10, the package represents Congress’s most meaningful effort in 30 years to increase housing supply
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
NAA and NMHC Statement on the State of the Union Address
Statement from National Apartment Association (NAA) President and CEO Bob Pinnegar and National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) President Sharon Wilson Géno on tonight’s State of the
NFHA Tracks Trump’s Broken Promises on Affordability ahead of His State of the Union...
Later today, President Trump will deliver his first State of the Union address in his second term in office, while the people of America continue to be in the throes of fair and affordable housing crisis.
