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MBA Statement on the Reintroduction of House and Senate Bills to Stop Abusive Trigger...
MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement on the reintroduction of the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act in the U.S. House of Representatives and
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Thanks Maryland Legislators for Preserving Clean Water Funding
Over the past week, members of the Maryland House of Delegates and Senate each approved versions of the State Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget, which preserve funding for key agencies and programs that support restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.
Fannie Mae Fires Over 100 Employees for Unethical Conduct, Including the Facilitation of Fraud
The U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency (U.S. Federal Housing FHFA) and Fannie Mae issued the following statement:
ALTA Honors Old Republic Title Underwriting Counsel with National Title Professional Recognition
Lindee Deshler KTP, MTP, TPN, NTP has earned the National Title Professional (NTP) designation from the American Land Title
NAR Advocates for Association Health Plans in Congress
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) applauds the U.S. House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions for holding the hearing, "A Healthy Workforce:
Homes for the Future Announces Investment in the Preservation of 283 Homes in Minneapolis-Saint...
A portfolio of 283 single-family rental homes, dispersed across the Minneapolis-St. Paul region, is now under nonprofit control
Millennial Buyers Prefer Better, Not Bigger Homes
As the housing industry celebrates New Homes Month in April, millennial buyers say they are willing to compromise when it comes to space. A National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
MBA Calls on VA and Congress to Implement Permanent Partial Claim Program to Assist...
MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) reported plans of a phase-out of its Veterans Affairs Servicing
CONSTRUCTION SECTOR ADDS 13,000 JOBS IN MARCH BUT NEW TARIFFS THREATEN TO DRIVE UP...
Industry Adds Jobs at Faster Rate than Overall Economy as Average Hourly Wages Outpace Rise in Private Sector Earnings;
Habitat for Humanity helps to unlock opportunities for affordable homeownership in ninth annual Home...
Using the collective power of the Habitat affiliate network and corporate partner support, the global housing nonprofit helps
Baby Boomers Regain Top Spot as Largest Share of Home Buyers
In a shift that underscores changing dynamics in the housing market, baby boomers now make up the largest generational group of home buyers, according to the National Association of
Slight Decline in Rates Helps New Home Sales to Edge Higher in February
A slight decline in mortgage rates and limited existing inventory helped new home sales to edge higher in February even as housing affordability challenges continue to act as a strong
Appraisal Institute’s Response to Freddie Mac Research on Hybrid Appraisals
The Appraisal Institute strongly urges policymakers, industry stakeholders, and the public to exercise caution when considering recent research findings published on Mar. 13 by Freddie Mac as
New government taskforce to unlock public land for housing
Housing is in the headlines again this morning, as the government announces a new task force to unlock thousands of new homes on surplus public land. The new partnership approach will explore new delivery models, establish collaborative agreements between the Ministry of Defence, Homes England, Network Rail and other government bodies
NHC strengthens its expertise with four new board members
The National Housing Conference (NHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Governors, alongside the reappointment of four distinguished returning
MBA Releases 2024 Rankings of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Firms’ Origination Volumes
According to a set of commercial/multifamily real estate finance league tables prepared by the Mortgage Bankers Association
CONSTRUCTION JOBS INCREASE IN 189 METRO AREAS BETWEEN JANUARY 2024 AND JANUARY 2025, AS...
Boise City, Idaho and Kokomo, Ind. Have Highest Number and Percentage of Job Gains over 12 Months, While Los Angeles-Long
FHFA House Price Index Up 0.2 Percent in January; Up 4.8 Percent from Last...
U.S. house prices rose 0.2 percent in January, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices rose 4.8 percent from
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