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Today’s News Synopsis: With natural disaster losses surging, experts call for tougher construction standards—and retrofitting older homes to boost resilience. In The News:   NAHB – “Are Today’s Building Codes Enough to Improve Home Resilience?“ (10-16-25) “In the face of rapidly increasing losses from natural disasters, many housing advocates are pushing for more stringent building […]

Today’s News Synopsis: From granny flats to backyard cottages, accessory dwelling units are expanding fast as states look for affordable housing solutions. In The News:   NAHB – “3 Hurdles to Building Accessory Dwelling Units“ (10-15-25) “Whether they’re called granny flats, backyard bungalows, or guest cottages, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are a growing trend in

    I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025 The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential Library The Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 18th year.  Since 2008, I Survived Real Estate has supported Make-A-Wish OC & IE—and thanks to your generosity, we’ve

Today’s News Synopsis: Amid a federal shutdown, lawmakers from both parties approved the ROAD to Housing Act within the 2026 defense budget, signaling strong bipartisan urgency on housing. In The News:   Realtor.com – “Bipartisan Bill To Tackle the Housing Crisis Passes the Senate During Government Shutdown“ (10-13-25) “The Senate passed the ROAD to Housing

Today’s News Synopsis: Despite steady inflation and employment data since September, Jerome Powell signaled growing concern over the labor market, hinting the Fed may consider a rate cut at its Oct. 28–29 meeting. In The News:   YahooFinance – “Powell says ‘downside risks to employment appear to have risen,’ implying more Fed cuts are possible“

    I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025 The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential Library The Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 18th year.  Since 2008, I Survived Real Estate has supported Make-A-Wish OC & IE—and thanks to your generosity, we’ve

Today’s News Synopsis: The White House will impose 25% duties on heavy trucks starting Nov. 1, after delaying the plan to hear industry concerns. Automakers warn the tariffs could raise costs across the supply chain. In The News:   NAR – “Where Are Buyers Paying Cash for Homes?“ (10-07-25) “From Florida to Louisiana, over half

Today’s News Synopsis: The White House will impose 25% duties on heavy trucks starting Nov. 1, after delaying the plan to hear industry concerns. Automakers warn the tariffs could raise costs across the supply chain. In The News:   YahooFinance – “Trump Says US Tariffs on Heavy Truck Imports to Begin Nov. 1“ (10-07-25) “President

Today’s News Synopsis: As the shutdown drags on, officials warn of job cuts and program changes. For housing, a short shutdown may have little effect — but a prolonged one could hit demand hard. In The News:   MortgagePoint – “Government Shutdown’s Ripple Effect on Housing “ (10-02-25) “With Congress still at odds over government funding,

    I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025 The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential Library The Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 18th year.  Since 2008, I Survived Real Estate has supported Make-A-Wish OC & IE—and thanks to your generosity, we’ve