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Hundreds join Habitat for Humanity in D.C. to call on lawmakers as housing momentum...
Bipartisan legislation more than a decade in the making is advancing in both chambers of Congress. Now, nearly 500 advocates from Habitat for Humanity organizations nationwide
NHC to honor housing finance leaders ?Bill Emerson and Debra W. Still at 2026...
The National Housing Conference (NHC) announced today the honorees who will be recognized at its Annual Housing Visionary Awards Gala on June 24 at The Anthem in Washington, DC.
Impact of Affordability Challenges and Demographic Shifts on Housing Trends in 2026
Housing affordability has declined significantly in recent years. The deterioration in price-to-income ratio has been a key factor, as home prices have risen 53% since 2019, while median
Governor Healey Signs Single Stair Executive Order
Last Friday, Governor Maura Healey signed an executive order establishing a technical advisory group to study and advise the administration on how Massachusetts can safely allow single-stair mid-rise residential construction above three stories.
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 0.8% Decrease in January
Pending home sales in January decreased by 0.8% from the prior month and 0.4% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Report. The
Mortgage Delinquencies Increase in the Fourth Quarter of 2025
The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties increased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.26 percent of all loans outstanding at the end of the fourth
174 National, State, and Local Organizations Demand HUD Preserves Key Rule to Protect People...
The National Fair Housing Alliance® (NFHA™), leading a coalition of 174 civil rights, fair housing, fair lending, and social justice organizations, filed a comment asking the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to halt plans to gut a critical tool that protects people from discrimination under the Fair Housing Act of 1968.
Habitat for Humanity applauds House passage of Housing for the 21st Century Act
Habitat for Humanity applauds the House’s passage of the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act. This is the most significant housing bill that the House has passed in more than a
Statement from the National Fair Housing Alliance on FHFA’s Repeal of its Fair Lending...
The National Fair Housing Alliance® (NFHA™) strongly condemns the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA’s) decision to repeal its Fair Lending, Fair Housing, and Equitable Housing Finance Plans Regulation (Fair Lending Rule) for two of the nation’s largest financial institutions, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) and the 11 Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBs).
Low-Rise Multifamily Shows Strength at End of 2025; Other Segments Weak
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing decreased year-over-year in the fourth quarter, according to the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by the National Association
Home Prices Increased in 73% of Metro Areas in Fourth Quarter of 2025
Home prices rose in 73% of metro markets (168 out of 230) during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ latest quarterly report. This is down
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in January
Mortgage credit availability increased in January according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology
Affordable housing groups support the Affordable HOMES Act
A group of affordable housing organizations, led by the National Housing Conference, announced its strong support for H.R. 5184, the Affordable HOMES Act, urging Members of the U.S. House of
Builder Sentiment Loses Ground at Start of 2026
Builder confidence moved lower to start the year as affordability concerns continue to weigh heavily with buyers, and builders continue to contend with rising construction costs. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell
NAR and .RealEstate Unveil All-New Digital Experience for Real Estate Professional
.RealEstate, an official partner of the National Association of REALTORS®, today announced a major product evolution, unveiling a new unified digital platform that helps real estate
HFHI Statement following the release of the G7 priorities
Habitat for Humanity International welcomes France’s announcement of its G7 priorities for 2026 and strongly supports the focus on development finance reform, international climate
Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in December
Homebuyer affordability improved slightly in December, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants decreasing to $2,025 from $2,034 in November. This is according
CONSTRUCTION JOBS INCREASE IN 34 STATES AND D.C. BETWEEN DECEMBER 2024 AND DECEMBER 2025;...
Texas and Hawaii Have Highest 12-Month Increases, While California and Nevada Have the Worst Declines in 2025; Arizona
NAHB Urges Congress to Ease Regulatory Burdens to Help Housing Affordability
The best way to ease the nation’s housing affordability crisis is for policymakers to eliminate excessive regulations that are preventing builders from increasing the housing supply, the
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 9.3% Decrease in December
Pending home sales in December decreased by 9.3% from the prior month and 3.0% year over year, according to the the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Report.
