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California Realtors Group Offers Grants to Help First-Time Buyers Cover Insurance Costs

California Realtors Group Offers Grants to Help First-Time Buyers Cover Insurance Costs

by Phil Hall | Jul 27, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

California’s Plumas Association of Realtors announced that its Housing Affordability Fund program provided financial assistance to 24 local residents who bought homes this past year. According to the 156-member association, more than $39,000 was distributed among...
Lowe’s Foundation Awards $8 Million in Grants to Expand Skilled Trades Education

Lowe’s Foundation Awards $8 Million in Grants to Expand Skilled Trades Education

by Phil Hall | Jul 27, 2026 | Current News & Events, Industry Updates, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Lowe’s Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Lowe’s Companies Inc. (NYSE: LOW), has allocated nearly $8 million in additional Gable Grants to 10 community and technical colleges. The Gable Grants program creates and expands partnerships with nonprofits and...
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Awards $66.3 Million in Affordable Housing Program Grants

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Awards $66.3 Million in Affordable Housing Program Grants

by Phil Hall | Jul 7, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) is allocating $66.3 million in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grants that will support 45 affordable housing developments across Arizona, California and Nevada. This year’s AHP awards represent an...
New Rules Proposed for Grants Issued by Federal Agencies

New Rules Proposed for Grants Issued by Federal Agencies

by Phil Hall | May 29, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Trump administration has proposed changes to the rules on how grants will be issued by Executive Branch agencies, including the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Small Business Administration. The proposed changes will emphasize “merit-based...
FHLBank Chicago Opens 2026 Affordable Housing Program

FHLBank Chicago Opens 2026 Affordable Housing Program

by Phil Hall | May 4, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) has opened the application period for its 2026 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) General Fund. In the AHP, FHLBank Chicago financial institution members partner with developers and community organizations on the...
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