In a new Zillow report, research shows support is growing among both homeowners and renters for "missing middle" housing developments, as 70% of respondents believe new housing is crucial to producing affordability in their community and support building them in their neighborhoods.
Read More »Neighborhood Homes Investment Act to Expand Affordable Homeownership Opportunities
Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Todd Young (R-IN) have introduced a new initiative to help revitalize communities, announcing some 500,000 homes could be constructed, renovated and sold under the bipartisan bill.
Read More »Fortifying Housing Against Climate Change
A white paper gives insights into what is being done by states across the country to protect homes from climate change and what steps can be taken to mitigate any future challenges.
Read More »How The Ballot Was Cast on Housing Legislation
Click through to learn which housing legislation the people of America voted for and against this midterm elections.
Read More »Addressing the Question of Home Affordability
While home ownership has rebounded to post-2008 highs, communities around the country are challenged by affordability as home prices continue to move north. What can be done to help increase home ownership in such circumstances?
Read More »Making CRA Work for the Communities
The Office of the Comptroller of Currency is seeking comments on modernizing the regulations of the Community Reinvestment Act to help banks reach out more effectively to low- and middle-income communities.
Read More »HUD Proposes Amendments to AFFH Regulations
Through an amendment to fair housing, HUD plans help states and local communities to effectively promote fair housing choice through the use of their federal funds.
Read More »Bank of America Makes a Business Case for Inclusion
Bank of America plans to hire talent from low- and moderate-income communities as part of its initiative to provide professional skills training and jobs for members of the communities the bank serves. Here’s how.
Read More »Treasury Looks to Simplify the Community Reinvestment Act for Banks
The Treasury recently gave recommendations on regulatory and administrative changes to the CRA. Click through to learn more about how these changes could affect mortgage lending.
Read More »Smaller Banks Better at Reinvesting in Communities, Says Survey
The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is headed for changes by The Treasury and will relook at reinvestments of banks towards supporting community needs through initiatives such as fair ...
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