The White House Commission on Barriers to Affordable Housing seeks to eliminate impediments to affordable housing.
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The rule is intended to accelerate environmental reviews to ensure U.S. infrastructure projects are completed more efficiently and affordably.
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Even before the real estate industry was confronted with the coronavirus pandemic, Realtors® had already begun to make sizable increases in their use of technology and online tools in an effort to accommodate clients and advance their businesses.
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The joint initiative is designed to help consumers better understand high-performance homes that prioritize comfort, durability, wellness, and affordability.
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NAR cites broad national consensus to advance efforts to eradicate racial discrimination while arguing HUD’s revisions place too heavy a burden on the ability of parties to bring legitimate initial disparate impact claims.
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The residential market has seen a swift rebound of activity as numerous states have begun to ease mandatory stay-at-home orders.
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The 2021 fiscal year spending measure invests in fair housing counseling and transportation infrastructure projects.
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