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Remodeling Market Sentiment Strengthens in Fourth Quarter of 2025
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the fourth quarter, posting a reading of 64, up four points compared
Construction Costs Rise At Fastest Rate Since January 2023 In November, Outpacing Increases In...
Association Survey Finds Majority of Contractors Lists Materials Costs as a Major Concern for 2026; Most Firms Report Tariffs
Pursuant to Preliminary Court Order, HUD Announces FY24-25 CoC NOFO is Open to Process...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a notice announcing that the fiscal year 2024 – 2025 (FY24-25) Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding
The Journey Home | 2025 Annual Report
Perhaps this dates me, but one of my favorite parts of Sunday morning is reading the newspaper comics (in color!), albeit now on an iPad. Reflecting on Kansas Housing’s theme this year, The Journey Home, I immediately think of Jeffy in Family Circus.
16TH NORTHERN VIRGINIA HOUSING EXPO COMES TO FAIRFAX FOR THE FIRST TIME MARCH 7
The 2026 Northern Virginia Housing Expo is coming to the city of Fairfax for its 16th annual event on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fairfax High School, 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax.. This marks the first time the Northern Virginia Housing Expo will be held in the city of Fairfax, expanding access to one of the region’s most comprehensive housing education events.
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 3.3% Increase in November
Pending home sales in November jumped by 3.3% from the prior month and 2.6% year over year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Report. The
MBA Statement on FHFA’s 2026-2028 Enterprise Housing Goals
MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, issued the following statement on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) 2026-2028 Enterprise Housing Goals final rule for Fannie
NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 0.5% Increase in November
Existing-home sales increased by 0.5% in November, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales Report. The Report provides the real estate ecosystem, including
NHC praises House Financial Services Committee for advancing the Housing for the 21st Century...
David M. Dworkin, President and CEO of the National Housing Conference (NHC), released the following statement after the House Financial Services Committee overwhelmingly passed the
Affordability for Texas Renters Declining Faster than the National Average — Threatening Economic Growth...
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.
Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in November
Homebuyer affordability improved slightly in November, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants decreasing to $2,034 from $2,039 in October. This is according to
National Association of REALTORS® Unveils Top 10 Homebuying Hot Spots for 2026
The National Association of REALTORS® unveiled the top 10 homebuying hot spots for 2026 in a new report, Housing Hot Spots for 2026: The Markets Poised for New Buyer Opportunities.
Builder Sentiment Inches Higher but Ends the Year in Negative Territory
Builder confidence inched higher to end the year but still remains well into negative territory as builders continue to grapple with rising construction costs, tariff and economic uncertainty, and
IBHS findings on LA County’s Palisades and Eaton Fires reinforce systems-based mitigation dramatically improves...
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.
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in November
Mortgage credit availability increased in November according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE
NAHREP at AVANCE Global Conference Speaker Lineup and Innovative Sessions Update
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.
First-of-Its-Kind Playbook Aims to Protect Commercial Real Estate from Escalating Climate Risk
Challenging the long-held belief that sustainability must come at a premium, a coalition convened by The Resiliency Company
Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Delinquency Rates Mixed in Third-Quarter 2025
Commercial mortgage delinquencies were mixed in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) latest Commercial Delinquency Report. “Commercial
Habitat for Humanity’s corporate partners to support building more prosperous and vibrant communities during...
Throughout the 2025 holiday season, several of Habitat for Humanity’s corporate partners will come together to support the
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 1.9% Increase in October
Pending home sales in October increased by 1.9% from the prior month and fell 0.4% year over year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Report. The
