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Environmental

The EPA Is Expanding Its List of Protected Waterways—Here’s Why Industry Associations Are Pushing Back

The Environmental Protection Agency is redefining the "waters of the United States" (WOTUS) protected under the Clean Water Act, but industry experts say the new rule nullifies benefits of the 2021 federal infrastructure law

Housing Policy + Finance

NAHB: White House Rental Executive Action Is ‘Wrong Strategy'

The National Association of Home Builders recently expressed its disappointment in the Biden administration's lackluster rental affordability strategy

Housing Policy + Finance

Biden Administration Introduces New Initiative to Protect Tenants and Lower Rent Costs

President Biden recently announced a new action plan to address soaring rental costs and unfair housing practices

Banner at housing protest calling for rent control

Government + Policy

HUD Announces Plans to Reintroduce Obama-Era Rule to Combat Housing Discrimination

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is working to bring back a fair housing rule that will address and rectify discriminatory zoning laws

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) building

Solar

California Announces Plans to Cut Rooftop Solar Incentives—Here’s What That Means for Homeowners

California's solar incentive program just took a major hit after the state’s Public Utilities Commission voted to reduce payments to solar customers

Solar panels on rooftop in California next to palm trees

Government + Policy

Republican and Democratic Lawmakers Introduce New Bill to Address Supply Chain Shortfalls

Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Ro Khanna are introducing a new bill to address and resolve supply chain disruptions and critical shortages

NAHB

Seeking Bipartisan Solutions for the Housing Affordability Crisis

NAHB Policy Briefing | Housing is a bipartisan concern, with housing affordability a top-tier political issue; residential construction sees continuing labor shortage

Bipartisan efforts on housing affordability after midterm elections

Government + Policy

Midterm Election Results Will Affect the Housing Market in More Ways Than One

The polls are closed and the ballots are being counted. Here's how voters' decisions will impact the housing market over the next two years...

Voter placing ballot into box at voting location

Affordability

What Issues Hold the Most Weight for the Upcoming Election? Redfin Survey Finds Out

Housing affordability is at the top of buyers’ minds as the election draws near

An 'I voted' sticker is on top of a November 2022 calendar.

NAHB

New Guidelines for Determining Worker Status

NAHB Policy Briefing: Proposed rule will change how the Department of Labor determines employee/independent contractor status; latest Housing Market Index shows builder confidence declining

Construction worker classified as independent contractor fitting copper pipe in wall

These Are the Best Markets for Buyers and Sellers Right Now

US Rental Market Cools Down Following Several Months of Price Increases

Trends Survey Reveals 4 Residential Design Trends Driven by Rising Costs