Alongside affordable housing advocates, and in testimony to Congress, Rep. Maxine Waters continues to address the affordable housing component of the Biden Administration’s Build Back Better Act.
Read More »Freddie Mac: How Has the Pandemic Affected Single Women?
Sixty percent of single female heads of households were found to be paying at least 30% of their income on housing; 20% were putting more than half of their income toward housing.
Read More »NAHB Urges Biden to Address Home Construction Bottlenecks
In a letter to the White House, NAHB Chairman Fowke outlined three major areas of concern for home builders that may negatively impact the overall U.S. economic landscape.
Read More »FHFA Adds Two Key Execs
Laura Thrift will lead the Agency as Director of the Office of Congressional Affairs and Communications, and Alexei Alexandrov as Chief Economist.
Read More »Bill Proposed to Accelerate Affordable Housing Development
Bipartisan legislation geared toward raising the housing credit, the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act (AHCIA) of 2021, has been introduced with co-sponsors in both chambers of Congress. The ...
Read More »Nine Housing Takeaways From Biden Budget Proposal
The American Rescue Plan was a first step to nationwide economic repair, as President Biden’s budget plans include approximately $70 billion earmarked for expanding housing opportunities.
Read More »Mortgage Servicers’ Best Practices Recognized by Fannie Mae
Contributions in the servicer market continue to be key as the nation trudges through the pandemic, as Fannie Mae recently honored those making an impact in this sector.
Read More »How Low-Income Housing Construction Influences Home Prices
Researchers examine the effects of affordable-home developments on nearby property values.
Read More »Coastal Flooding Could Diminish Affordable Home Inventory
Flooding and other natural disasters are increasing due to carbon emissions and climate change, scientists say, putting the nation's already dwindling affordable housing supply at risk, according to ...
Read More »Bill Clinton Foundation Hosts Discussion of Affordable Housing
The Bill Clinton Foundation has launched a virtual conference series titled “Building an Inclusive Recovery,” in which President Bill Clinton speaks with changemakers aiming to address racial and ...
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