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Statement from NAHB Chairman Greg Ugalde on Announcement of USMCA Trade Deal
Greg Ugalde, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Torrington, Conn., issued the following statement after an agreement was reached on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
CAP Announces Formation of the National Advisory Council on Eliminating the Black-White Wealth Gap
For 400 years, structural racism embedded in federal, state, and local policies has produced and maintained a stark wealth gap between Black and white Americans.
NAR Identifies 10 Markets Expected to Outperform Over the Next Three to Five Years
The National Association of Realtors® identified 10 markets expected to outperform over the next three to five years. In alphabetical order, the markets are
Expect Continued Economic Growth, Slower Real Estate Price Gains and Small Chance for Recession...
A group of top economists arrived at a consensus 2020 economic and real estate forecast today at the National Association of Realtors®’ first-ever Real Estate Forecast Summit.
MBA Statement on the Senate Banking Committee Approval of the Nomination of Brian Montgomery...
Statement of Robert D. Broeksmit, CMB, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), regarding the Senate Banking Committee approval of the nomination of FHA
Second Century Ventures Announces First REACH Australia Class
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, today announced its inaugural REACH Australia cohort. REACH is a technology growth accelerator program designed to launch and propel
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT RISES BY 1,000 IN NOVEMBER AND 146,000 IN 12 MONTHS; SLOWING JOB...
Construction employment increased by 1,000 jobs in November and by 146,000, or 2.0 percent, over the past 12 months, according to an analysis of new government data
New MBA White Paper, Where From Here?, Analyzes Commercial Real Estate Trends and Outlook
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released a new white paper, Where From Here?, which examines current economic trends and commercial/multifamily real estate market
Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Delinquencies Stay Low in the Third Quarter of 2019
Commercial and multifamily mortgage delinquencies remained low in the third quarter of 2019, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) latest Commercial/Multifamily
Portland symposium on expanding financial opportunity highlights promising practices aimed at removing barriers to...
At a time when so many U.S. adults are struggling to make ends meet and getting lost in a cycle of mounting debt, a Dec. 11 symposium in downtown Portland will discuss the importance
Florida Tops ABC’s Annual Merit Shop Scorecard State Ranking for Second Year in a...
Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2019 Merit Shop Scorecard today, an annual ranking based on state policies and programs that encourage workforce development, career and technical education
National Housing Conference to explore new solutions to home affordability challenges at year-end policy...
On Dec. 3, leading policy experts in housing, mortgage finance and community development will discuss ways to address on the biggest issues impacting home affordability
ABC’s 2020 Construction Economic Forecast: Momentum Persists, Despite Uncertainties
Associated Builders and Contractors Chief Economist Anirban Basu forecastrall “wait-and-see” approach based on leading and lagging indicators and economic uncertainties, according to a 2020 economic
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 9.2 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending November 29, 2019.
New Guide Provides Answers to Common Code Questions
A new guide co-published by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the International Code Council (ICC) helps industry professional navigate the 2018 International Residential Code. Available through BuilderBooks, NAHB’s publishing arm
More Affordable Housing Coming to the Bronx as City Faces Historic Homelessness Rates
Mercy Loan Fund (MLF), a national Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), is working with Community Access (CA) to help create homes for the most vulnerable population in one of the highest cost cities in the county.
Study: Solar Tariffs Cause Devastating Harm to U.S. Market, Economy and Jobs
More than 62,000 jobs, $19 billion in investment and 10.5 GW of solar are lost due to tariffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - RealEstateRama - Tariffs on imported...
Second Century Ventures Accepting Applications for the 2020 REACH and REACH Commercial Classes
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, is now accepting applications for its 2020 REACH and REACH Commercial accelerators.
Pending Home Sales Decline 1.7% in October
Pending home sales retreated in October, taking a slight step back after two prior months of increases, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Northeast experienced a minor uptick last month
Existing-Home Sales Climb 1.9% in October
Existing-home sales rose in October, a slight recovery from the declines seen in September, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The four major U.S. regions were split last month
