Bank of America has announced collaborations with Enterprise Community Partners and developers to preserve housing for middle-income earners, helping preserve more than 3,000 affordable homes nationwide.
Read More »As Home Prices Slow, Affordability Remains Dismal
“Now that home prices have plateaued and even declined in some markets, buyers are faced with mortgage rates that have doubled, making home purchases even less affordable,” said Rick Sharga, EVP of Market Intelligence at ATTOM.
Read More »HUD Celebrates House America Program Success in Seattle
The Department recognizes federal, city, and county partners in the House America addressing homelessness and the affordable housing in the Emerald City.
Read More »Congressional Panel Hears Testimony on the Homeownership Gap
A recent House Financial Services Committee hearing featured testimony from a number of housing experts who weighed in on the topic housing supply shortfalls and offered possible solutions.
Read More »Homeowners Seek New Cities for Affordable Housing
The Sunbelt is attracting more homebuyers as they seek out affordable housing options, according to a report.
Read More »Bringing Credit Invisibles Into the Light
Michele M. Evans of Fannie Mae discusses the GSE’s new Positive Rent Payment Reporting pilot program and how renters on the path to homeownership can build their credit history and improve their credit score.
Read More »Maxine Waters Voices Concern Over HUD Housing Assistance Payments
In a letter to HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge, the Chair of the Housing Financial Services Committee said the supply of the nation’s affordable housing should be a top priority.
Read More »HUD Assesses the State of Small Mortgage Lending
New research from HUD reveals the policy implications regarding small-dollar mortgages, which comprised less than 3.5% of overall home purchase originations in 2020.
Read More »Bringing Down Payment Assistance Education to a New Generation
While a multitude of downpayment assistance options are available to buyers, most are not aware these options exist, as Rob Chrane of Down Payment Resource explains how proper education can bring these programs to the forefront as a viable option to today’s home buyers.
Read More »Housing Problems Faced by America’s Seniors
According to a new report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies, seniors are already experiencing housing woes, and that number is only set to grow as more Baby Boomers come of age.
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