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CIH responds to government announcement on additional investment for affordable homes and action to...

National
The government has announced £350 million in new funding to “get Britain building”, alongside plans to drive up standards and tackle rogue landlords in supported housing. Up to 2,800 extra homes will be built through a £300 million boost to the Affordable Homes Programme

South Dakota Housing Hosting Public Meeting Regarding Community Development Programs

National
South Dakota Housing (SDH), in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, will be hosting a public meeting on Feb. 25, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. CST, to accept comments on the drafts of the 2025 Annual Action Plan and the Citizen Participation Plan.

Cambridge Ends Exclusionary Zoning

National
On Monday, February 10, the Cambridge City Council voted 8 – 1 in favor of a zoning petition allowing new multi-family housing, up to four stories, to be built city-wide, by right. This change undoes decades of exclusionary zoning, in which the zoning code was weaponized to enforce segregation by limiting where apartments could be built.
NAR

Nearly 90% of Metro Areas Registered Home Price Gains in Fourth Quarter of 2024

National
Almost 90% of metro markets (201 out of 226, or 89%) experienced home price increases in the fourth quarter of 2024, as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate ranged from 6.12% to 6.85%,
MBA

Mortgage Delinquencies Increase in the Fourth Quarter of 2024

National
The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties increased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.98 percent of all loans outstanding at the end of the fourth

NAREB’S 2025 MID-WINTER CONFERENCE TO FEATURE DR. EGYPT SHERROD, HILL HARPER, CATRESE FIELDS ALSTON,...

National
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) proudly presents its 2025 Mid-Winter Conference, taking place February 22–26 at the Westin Fort Lauderdale. This year’s conference, themed "Navigating New Horizons," will empower real estate professionals with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to thrive in an evolving industry

New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) Receives $150,000 Grant from The Cigna Group Foundation...

National
NJCDC has been awarded a grant of $150,000 from The Cigna Group Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI), to help address the youth mental health crisis. The primary objectives of this program include delivering evidence-based services through classroom workshops tailored for elementary schools (grades K-5) across Passaic County, New Jersey.
NAHMA

NAHMA Seeks Developers and Managers of Exceptional New Affordable Housing

National
Take a look at the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA)’s 2025 Affordable Housing Vanguard Awards application before beginning the spring cleaning routine on your
USGBC

U.S. Green Building Council Announces Top 10 U.S. States for Green Building in 2024

National
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the leading authority on green building and the global developer of the LEED green building program, released its annual list of the Top 10 States for

New Interactive Map Showcases NYC’s Growing Community Land Trust Movement

National
On Wednesday, New Economy Project released the NYC Community Land Trust (CLT) Map, an interactive tool highlighting New York City’s growing community land trust (CLT) movement. The digital map features detailed profiles of 19 CLTs
AGC

CONSTRUCTION SPENDING EDGES UP DECEMBER DESPITE DECLINES IN MULTIFAMILY AND INFRASTRUCTURE AS THREAT OF...

National
Total Spending Up from November at $2.19 Trillion Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate amid Strong Demand for Single Family
NAHB

Limited Existing Inventory Provides a Boost for New Home Sales

National
A limited amount of existing inventory along with solid demand helped new home sales end the year on an up note, even as buyers continue to grapple with housing affordability challenges.
NAR

Existing-Home Sales Ascended 2.2% in December

National
Existing-home sales climbed in December, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Sales advanced in three major U.S. regions and slipped in the Midwest. Year-over-year
MBA

Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Decreases Slightly to 0.47% in December

National
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) monthly Loan Monitoring Survey revealed that the total number of loans now in forbearance decreased by 3 basis points from 0.50% of servicers’
NHC

National Housing Conference issues statement on the nomination of Bill Pulte for FHFA Director

National
David M. Dworkin, President and CEO of the National Housing Conference, issued the following statement in response to

Recreational Angling, Conservation Community Supports Menhaden Science Funding

National
During the 2025 legislative session, Virginia lawmakers will again consider providing funding for university research into the Commonwealth’s largest fishery: Atlantic menhaden. Delegate Paul Milde (R-64) is spearheading the effort to provide the $3 million necessary for the Virginia Institute of Marine Science to complete a three-year study of the ecology
NAHB

Housing Starts End 2024 on an Up Note

National
Fueled by solid demand, single-family construction moved higher in December despite several headwinds facing the industry, including high mortgage rates, elevated financing costs for builders and a lack of buildable lots.
U.S. Department of the Treasury

U.S. Department of the Treasury Report: Homeowners Insurance Costs Rising, Availability Declining as Climate-Related...

National
As the latest climate-related crisis unfolds in Los Angeles, Treasury releases most comprehensive data on homeowners insurance in
NAR

NAR Legal Action Program Helps Secure Victory in Appeals Court to Protect Use of...

National
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) today announced the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a unanimous decision finding that the defendant brokerages and agents in Designworks
MBA

December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 8.9 Percent

National
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for December 2024 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 8.9 percent

Business Real Estate Press Releases

Rebecca Jensen, President and CEO of MRED

MRED Becomes First MLS to Lead National Relaunch of Broker Public...

Broker Public Portal (BPP), the industry-led initiative formed by brokerages and multiple listing services (MLSs) to deliver a transparent, accurate, and consumer-first home search experience,

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases

Senior Resource Center in need of volunteer drivers for Home Delivered...

Community members interested in an opportunity to give back can now volunteer as a driver for meal delivery service to homebound seniors throughout New Hanover County. Weekdays, the Senior Resource Center’s Nutrition Program serves more than 700 seniors daily as part of its Home Delivered Meals Program.