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Market-Driven Solutions Will Bolster Nation’s Resilience, Keep Homes Affordable
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) oversized emphasis on adopting the latest building codes to
Pending Home Sales Edged Up 0.6% in August
Pending home sales in August rose 0.6%, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Midwest, South and West posted monthly gains in transactions, while the Northeast recorded a loss. Year-over-year, the West registered growth, but
16 Emerging Real Estate Developers from Atlanta Region Selected for Capital Impact Partners’ Equitable...
Capital Impact Partners has selected 16 real estate developers from the city of Atlanta and its surrounding counties for the
NYU Furman Center’s Housing Solutions Lab and Enterprise Community Partners Launch 2024 New York...
The NYU Furman Center’s Housing Solutions Lab and Enterprise Community Partners have selected eight small and midsize
Mortgage Application Payments Decreased 3.9 Percent to $2,057 in August
Homebuyer affordability improved in August, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants decreasing to $2,057 from $2,140 in July. This is according to the Mortgage
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 39 STATES BETWEEN AUGUST 2023 AND AUGUST 2024, WHILE 27...
Texas and Alaska Top Lists of Numerical and Percentage 12-Month Gains, While Maryland and Maine Lag; Texas and Wyoming Post
Single-Family Starts Up in August but Supply-Side Issues Linger
Single-family starts posted a solid gain in August on robust demand and moderating mortgage rates even as builders continue to grapple with challenges related to lot and labor
NJCDC to Hold Great Falls Neighborhood Summit in Paterson This Saturday
On Saturday, September 21, New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) will hold its Third Annual Great Falls Neighborhood Summit. It's an exciting time to be in Paterson, and especially to live and/or work in the Great Falls Historic District and the surrounding neighborhood.
NEW YORK STATE LANDMARKS TO BE ILLUMINATED TEAL AND PURPLE TO MARK SUICIDE PREVENTION...
Solemn Recognition Coincides with $5 Million Campaign to Raise Awareness of the Statewide 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The state Office of Mental Health today announced that bridges and landmarks across New York will be lit in purple and teal tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 18, to mark Suicide Prevention Month.
National Association of Realtors® Honors 2024 Good Neighbor Awards Finalists
The National Association of Realtors® today announced the 10 finalists for its 2024 Good Neighbor Awards, which honor NAR members who make extraordinary differences in their
NLIHC Statement on Senate’s Failure to Approve Bipartisan Tax Package
The U.S. Senate failed to approve a bipartisan tax package, with votes falling largely along party lines. While the tax package would have provided resources to build more affordable housing,
Former Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett Appointed ULI Fellow to Steer Urban Development and...
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) today announced the appointment of Mick Cornett, former mayor of Oklahoma City, as the ULI
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in August
Mortgage credit availability increased in August according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology.
NAHB Opens Registration for 2025 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) officially opened online registration and housing today for the 2025 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), the largest annual light
Parks Group Welcomes Western Solar Plan, Calls for Responsible Development to Protect National Parks...
“We see the dramatic impact of climate change on our national parks every day. That’s why we need a transition to renewable energy that makes sure solar development is sited quickly and where it makes the most sense, minimizing harm to national parks and the communities they support."–Matt Kirby, NPCA's Senior Energy and Landscape Conservation Director
POAH Acquires 94 Senior Affordable Apartments in Southeast MA and Cape Cod
Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) has acquired two senior affordable housing properties in very desirable Massachusetts communities that are vulnerable to increasing housing costs: Northside Village in Dennis and Westport Village in Westport.
Pending Home Sales Dropped 5.5% in July
Pending home sales in July retreated 5.5%, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four U.S. regions posted monthly losses in transactions. Year-over-year, the Northeast rose while the Midwest, South and West registered declines.
MBA Forecast: Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing and Lending to Increase 26 Percent to $539 Billion in...
Total commercial and multifamily mortgage borrowing and lending is expected to finish the year at $539 billion in 2024, which is a
CONSTRUCTION SPENDING SLIPS 0.3 PERCENT IN JULY WITH DECREASES IN PRIVATE PROJECTS AS NEW...
Construction spending slid 0.3 percent from June to July, pulled down by declines in private residential and nonresidential
Recent CRL Solar Lending Paper Supports Federal Regulators’ Call for Increased Enforcement to Protect...
Federal consumer regulatory agencies today released data and resources that reflect findings in a?paper?released last week by the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) that show the nation’s leading residential solar energy financing lenders currently use many of the predatory methods employed in the subprime mortgage lending market of 2007-2010
