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New Report Tracks Slowing in Home Sale Agreement Cancelations
April’s cancelation rate tied with January for the lowest level of contract cancellations since September 2024. Continue Reading New Report Tracks Slowing in Home Sale Agreement Cancelations
Housing Starts Dropped During April
The decline in housing starts highlights growing pressure from tighter financial conditions and rising construction costs,” said NAHB’s Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington. Continue Reading Housing Starts Dropped During April
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Allocates $28 Million for Down Payment Assistance Programs
Programs offer forgivable grants to homebuyers earning up to 80% of the area median income. Continue Reading Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Allocates $28 Million for Down Payment Assistance Programs
Powell to Attend Supreme Court’s Oral Arguments for Lisa Cook Mortgage Fraud Case
Cook was accused of mortgage fraud in a criminal referral made by Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Continue Reading Powell to Attend Supreme Court’s Oral Arguments for Lisa Cook Mortgage Fraud Case
Judge Approves Sale of 93-Building NYC Portfolio Over Mamdani’s Objections
Judge David Jones said he was “satisfied” with Summit’s plan to mitigate the more than 6,500 housing code violations in Pinnacle’s portfolio. Continue Reading Judge Approves Sale of 93-Building NYC Portfolio Over Mamdani’s Objections
New York Stock Exchange Develops Tokenized Securities Platform
The platform will support trading of tokenized shares fungible with traditionally issued securities as well as tokens natively issued as digital securities. Continue Reading New York Stock Exchange Develops Tokenized Securities Platform
New Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks to Fuel Housing Construction Near Transportation Hubs
The Build Housing, Unlock Benefits and Services (HUBS) Act is from Sens. John Curtis (R-UT) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE). Continue Reading New Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks to Fuel Housing Construction Near Transportation Hubs
2 Hotels in St. Paul Closed for ‘Public Safety Concerns’ Over ICE Agents as Guests
A third hotel, the Hilton Canopy in Minneapolis, has stopped accepting reservations but is still open for business. Continue Reading 2 Hotels in St. Paul Closed for ‘Public Safety Concerns’ Over ICE Agents as Guests
Gary, Indiana Offers 3 Possible Sites for New Chicago Bears Stadium
“A move to Gary isn’t just about a building; it’s about building a dynasty,” said Mayor Eddie Melton. Continue Reading Gary, Indiana Offers 3 Possible Sites for New Chicago Bears Stadium
Sphere Entertainment to Open New Venue at Maryland’s National Harbor
The new venue will be the second of its kind in the US and the first to utilize a smaller-scale design model featuring a 6,000-seat structure. Continue Reading Sphere Entertainment to Open New Venue at Maryland’s National Harbor
Toll Brothers Begins Home Sales at New Jacksonville Community
Homes are priced from the mid-$500,000s. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Begins Home Sales at New Jacksonville Community
Jeremy Green Joins MBA as VP of Legislative Affairs
Green previously served as vice president of federal government affairs at McGuireWoods Consulting. Continue Reading Jeremy Green Joins MBA as VP of Legislative Affairs















