The White House announced the launching of a new website from the CFPB to help renters and housing providers find rental assistance to cover rent owed as a result of COVID-19. The website makes it easy to find a rental assistance provider in your area. NAR was invited by the White House to participate inContinue reading “From the National Association of REALTORS® – White House Launches New Website for Renters & Housing Providers”
Category Archives: Federal
Eviction Moratorium Ruled Unlawful!
Court says ban is beyond CDC authority View this email online May 5, 2021 Court Strikes Down Eviction Ban U.S. District Court Judge Dabney L. Friedrich of the District of Columbia struck down a nationwide eviction moratorium Wednesday, calling it unlawful. Friedrich’s ruling applies nationwide.The eviction ban was put in place last year byContinue reading “Eviction Moratorium Ruled Unlawful!”
NC REALTORS® Launches Virtual Legislative Visits in DC
NCR Launches FPC Congressional Visits Portal NEWS ALERT – The visit with Congressman Ted Budd is scheduled for April 28, 2021 at 9:00 AM. This is an in-person event. Please select the link below to access the FPC Congressional Meeting portal. Once on the page, please scroll down to the end of the page toContinue reading “NC REALTORS® Launches Virtual Legislative Visits in DC”
National Association Home Builders – 2 Critical Threats to Housing Affordability in 2021
2 Critical Threats to Housing Affordability in 2021 Filed in Economics, Housing Affordability, Trade on January 8, 2021 • 0 CommentsFacebookTwitterLinkedInEmailPrint NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz recently provided this housing industry overview in the bi-weekly e-newsletter Eye on the Economy. After posting staggering growth rates for new and existing home sales in the fall, the housing market leveled off at theContinue reading “National Association Home Builders – 2 Critical Threats to Housing Affordability in 2021”
New Federal Stimulus Package Passed by Congress
NAR’s Federal Advocacy team has been working closely with Congress and the Administration to ensure the interests of REALTORS®, their families, consumers, and the entire real estate industry are protected in any federal action in response to COVID-19. On December 21, Congress passed a COVID-relief package, which also included an Omnibus spending bill for FY21,Continue reading “New Federal Stimulus Package Passed by Congress”
Regional Land Use Advisory Commission Meeting – briefing from Fort Bragg Garrison re: Construction Update
The Fort Bragg Garrison briefed the RLUPAC on new and ongoing construction on Fort Bragg. The following information is from the report. Fort Bragg has 50,350 troops and 14,500 civilians working on the post. The post supports a population of roughly 140,200, including the military, their families, Department of Army civilians, and contractors. Fort BraggContinue reading “Regional Land Use Advisory Commission Meeting – briefing from Fort Bragg Garrison re: Construction Update”