President Joe Biden is using today’s observance of Earth Day to announce $7 billion in new grants for residential solar projects in low- and middle-income communities. The Associated Press reported the grants will be awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency,...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that Alanna McCargo is resigning as president of the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), effective May 3. McCargo became Ginnie Mae’s 18th president and first female leader...
The Community Associations Institute (CAI) is calling on lawmakers to exempt homeowners’ associations, condominiums, and housing cooperatives from the beneficial ownership interest reporting requirements outlined in the Corporate Transparency Act. Enacted by...
The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX), announced the Chicago-headquartered Qamar Group has joined the company. Led by CEO Rafay Qamar and Chief Operating Officer Jana Pierce, the Qamar Group offers 36 agents who serve the Chicago metro area, along with markets across...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has updated its policies for wind and named storm insurance coverage required for multifamily properties financed with a Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured mortgage. According to HUD, the updates are...
Homeowners in Florida and California have seen a disproportionately high level of disruptions to their home insurance coverage, according to a new data study from Redfin (NASDAQ:RDFN). The new Redfin-commissioned survey by Qualtrics was conducted in February and...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 23-27
