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Amid Market Challenges, Builder Expectations Rise in October
Even as builders continue to grapple with market and macroeconomic uncertainty, sentiment levels posted a solid gain in October as future sales expectations surpassed the 50-point breakeven mark for the first time since last January.
September New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 2.0 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for September 2025 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 2.0 percent
Realtor® Jolene Selwa wins South Carolina REALTORS® highest community service award
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) has awarded Myrtle Beach Realtor® Jolene Selwa with its coveted C. Dan Joyner Good Neighbor Award. The honor was presented during the association's legal conference, REALTOR® MANIA, at Wild Dunes in Isle of Palms in September.
National Housing Conference offers guidance to workers impacted by government shutdown on housing payments
David M. Dworkin, President and CEO of the National Housing Conference (NHC), today issued the following statement
Habitat for Humanity applauds Senate passage of ROAD to Housing Act
A decade of fast-rising home prices is pushing homeownership out of reach for millions of low- and moderate-income households, but the solution isn’t as simple as building more homes. Habitat
NAR Applauds Senate Passage of the ROAD to Housing Act
The National Association of REALTORS® Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer Shannon McGahn issued the following statement after the United States Senate passed the Renewing
State Insurance Regulators Meet with FEMA Review Council at White House
With authorization for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) expiring later that same day, members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) met with members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council at the White House. During the meeting, NAIC members reiterated several longstanding priorities for state insurance regulators.
Remodeling Market Sentiment Improves in Third Quarter
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the third quarter, posting a reading of 60, up one point compared to the previous quarter. With the reading of 60, the RMI remains
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in September
Mortgage credit availability increased in September according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE
Aiken Association of REALTORS® Tabatha Amodio awarded SC REALTORS® James R. Peters AE Award...
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) has awarded Tabatha Amodio, Association Executive of the Aiken Association of REALTORS®, with its James R. Peters Association Executive Award of Excellence. The award was presented at the association's legal conference, REALTOR® MANIA, at Wild Dunes in Isle of Palms in September.
Urban Land Institute Foundation Achieves $100 Million Goal of “Our Cities, Our Future” Capital...
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) and research partner RCLCO, released the ULI Terwilliger Center for Housing’s 2025 Home Attainability Index, a data-rich tool measuring affordability,
National Association of REALTORS® Honors 2025 Good Neighbor Awards Finalists
The National Association of REALTORS® announced the 10 finalists for its 2025 Good Neighbor Awards today. These awards honor NAR members who make extraordinary differences in their
Rock Hill Realtor® John Rinehart receives SC REALTORS® Distinguished Service Award
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) has awarded its Distinguished Service Award to Realtor® John Rinehart, Broker/Owner of Rinehart Realty. The award was given during the association's legal conference, REALTOR® MANIA, at Wild Dunes in Isle of Palms in September.
New Main Library in downtown Wilmington set to open on October 6
Following a 2 p.m. ceremony on Monday, October 6, the new Main Library at 230 Grace Street, Suite A, in downtown Wilmington will officially open to the public. Community members are welcome to join the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, county staff, and the Grace District development team for the ribbon-cutting to celebrate the moment.
New statistics show continuing housing crisis, CIH Northern Ireland warns
The latest Northern Ireland Housing Statistics 2024–25 reveal that, while progress is being made on some fronts, the fundamental challenges in housing are deepening. While increases in new homes and a decrease in homelessness are welcome, the continued rise in waiting lists and housing stress shows a system under pressure.
MBA Announces Promotion of Six Employees to Vice President and Associate Vice President Positions
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today announced the promotion of six employees across several association
New Home Sales Post Unexpected Large Gain in August
A modest drop in mortgage rates led to a surprisingly large jump in new home sales in August that could be revised lower next month. Sales of newly built single-family homes jumped 20.5% higher in August, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 800,000
28 Housing Leaders Urge Senate to Advance Bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act
A group of 28 affordable housing leaders and housing industry trade organizations joined together to urge Senate leaders to bring the ROAD to Housing Act (S. 2651) to the floor for full
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 4.0% Increase in August
Pending home sales in August increased by 4.0% from the prior month and rose 3.8% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Report. The
NLIHC President and CEO Renee M. Willis Statement on White House Announcement to Raid...
"The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) strongly condemns President Donald Trump’s announcement today to remove people experiencing homelessness from Washington, D.C.
