Tag Archives: HUD

In a new report, the National Association of Realtors revealed what a government shutdown would mean for the real estate industry, including the closing of some federal housing, mortgage, and other programs nationwide.

“No one who has bravely served our country should struggle to secure and maintain housing," said Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. "HUD is taking an important step toward helping improve the quality of life for Native American Veterans."

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.

According to a new report from Zillow, legal protections come at a cost for LGBTQIA+ home shoppers, as typical home values in areas with explicit legal protections for the community are an estimated 46% more expensive than areas with no protections.

The Housing Choice Voucher homeownership program could help reduce the racial homeownership gap in the U.S., allowing households with a voucher to use it for mortgage payments rather than rent, advancing homeownership opportunities for Black non-Hispanic households.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the pending publication of the Final Inspection Standards Notice, which will align and consolidate inspection requirements in assisted and insured housing.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development launched a new homeless initiative which will partner with local communities, service providers, and directly affected young people to address barriers to housing and shelter access for LGBTQI+ youth.

“We are thrilled to have Christina join our team and share her deep knowledge of the mortgage industry, the housing finance system, and the regulatory process to support our members as they enable access to affordable homeownership, while strengthening the safety and soundness of the housing finance system,” said Seth Appleton, President of USMI.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced it has awarded $10 million in Rural Capacity Building grants, along with $12.5 million in grants through the Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program, to help expand affordable housing and homeownership nationwide.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the availability of new funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, making HUD-assisted multifamily housing more energy efficient by cutting greenhouse gas emissions and improving climate resiliency.