A pair of new HUD reports suggest that federal relief prevented a rise in evictions and homelessness during the pandemic through a series of federal intervention actions.
Read More »Congresswoman Waters Voices Concerns Surrounding ICE, Black Knight Merger
“As our nation continues to grapple with crisis-level housing affordability and supply issues, it is vital that the federal government does not create conditions that exacerbate these challenges,” said Ranking Member Waters.
Read More »HUD Modifies Housing Voucher Program to Help Fight LA Homelessness
HUD announces changes to a rule that will expedite much-needed assistance in providing housing and supportive services to the growing homeless population in Los Angeles.
Read More »HUD Partners With NAREB to Address Appraisal Bias and Discrimination
New partnership will increase education, outreach, and efforts geared to tackle appraisal bias and discrimination in the housing marketplace.
Read More »Limited Inventory Weakens Conventional Purchase App Activity
The MBA reports that overall mortgage application volume fell for the second straight week, with limited housing inventory and rates nearing the 7% mark hampering affordability for many potential buyers.
Read More »HUD Helps Clear the Pathway to Homeownership
The Department has announced two new initiatives geared toward building new housing units, and providing tools for preserving and improving affordable housing nationwide.
Read More »HUD Takes New Actions to Strengthen Renter Rights and Protections
The Department has announced new protections and funding to build on commitments made by the Biden Administration’s Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights, drafted to increase fairness within the nation’s rental marketplace.
Read More »Biden Administration, HUD Secretary Challenge Junk Fees in Rental Housing
The Biden Administration and HUD announced they will increase the transparency of housing fees, and released new research that summarizes state and local innovation to address junk fees nationwide.
Read More »Single-Family Home Prices Rise in Q2
Fannie Mae's latest Home Price Index reveals home prices grew 3% year-over-year in Q2, and while demand remained resilient, competition heated up for the near-historically limited supply of existing homes for sale.
Read More »FHA and VA Purchase Apps on the Rise
Despite mortgage rates reaching their highest levels since November 2022, overall app volume rose week-over-week, led by an increase in both FHA and VA purchase applications.
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