Tag: Washington DC
Regulations account for nearly one-third of multifamily costs, builders tell Congress
Layers of excessive regulation translate into higher rents, reduced affordability for consumers and on average, account for almost one-third of a multifamily project's development and building...
HUD awards $18 million to clean up dangerous lead in public housing
In an effort to identify and eliminate lead-based paint hazards in public housing, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced...
HUD awards $99 million to provide affordable housing to people with disabilities
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $98.5 million to 285 local public housing authorities across the country to provide...
HUD awards $5 million to 22 public housing agencies for emergency and security improvements
In an effort to keep public housing residents safe and secure, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is awarding $5 million...
Following court ruling, HUD moving forward on amending affirmatively furthering fair housing regulations
In the wake of a federal court decision upholding the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s approach to rule-making, HUD Secretary Ben Carson...
UIP-led venture acquires 100-unit apartment building in Washington, DC
A venture led by Urban Investment Partners (UIP) of Washington DC has acquired 3333 Wisconsin Avenue NW, a 100-unit apartment building in the prestigious...
55+ housing market shows continued strength in second quarter
Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market continued to be in positive territory in the second quarter of 2018, according to the National Association of...
Apartment industry statement on the extension of the National Flood Insurance program
Statement from the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and National Apartment Association (NAA) on the extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). “The National...
July apartment market conditions show improvement; construction labor reported as both more expensive and...
Apartment market conditions improved across three of the four indexes measured by the July National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) Quarterly Survey of Apartment Market...
HUD and DOJ launch public awareness campaign against sexual harassment in housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) today released a public service announcement (PSA) to...
NAHB supports Trump’s workforce development plan; pledges to train 50,000 new workers
Randy Noel, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from LaPlace, La., today issued the following statement in support...
HUD awards $144 million to revitalize five neighborhoods
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today announced five communities across the country will receive a combined $144 million to redevelop...
Housing starts fall 12.3 percent as tariffs draw increased concern
Total housing starts fell 12.3 percent in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.17 million units, according to newly released data from the U.S....
HUD awards $43 million to help end youth homelessness
To help end youth homelessness, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is awarding $43 million to 11 local communities, including five...
HUD approves US Virgin Islands’ $243 million disaster recovery plan
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today announced he is approving a disaster recovery plan to help citizens in...
