These are the areas where the additional $652 million approved by HUD will be used for the state’s recovery from Hurricane Harvey.
Read More »Children, Youth, and Veterans: Homeless in America
The Committee on Financial Services took a closer look at the continuing crisis of homelessness in America and the impact of the nationwide shortage of affordable housing. Click through to learn more.
Read More »“Not Putting Anybody Out of Business,” Says Waters
Maxine Waters, Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, sheds light on how to ensure fair lending practices, the need to uplift the poor, and her thoughts on HUD. Click through to learn more.
Read More »Where Do New Home Sales Stand?
The Census Bureau’s first report after the government reopened is unlike other housing indicators released recently. Here’s why.
Read More »Crapo Puts Housing Finance Reform Front & Center
The Senate Banking Committee has legislation related to the conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac at the top of its agenda. Here’s why.
Read More »Why the Shutdown Was a Big Deal for Housing
The Federal government is set to reopen after President Trump announced a deal that would end the longest shutdown in the country’s history. We look back at how it impacted housing and what reopening the government will mean for the industry.
Read More »Tackling the Effect of the Shutdown
While the effects of the longest government shutdown in history are being felt by the housing market, it has particularly affected affordable housing and community development. Here’s how lenders and housing agencies are addressing the challenges associated with this shutdown.
Read More »A Look at Julián Castro’s Presidential Bid
Click through to learn more about former U.S. Department of Housing (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro’s decision to run for President in 2020 and some of the key housing decisions during his time at HUD.
Read More »A Different Way Forward for Bankrupt Homeowners
The complicated dynamics created by a bankruptcy impact the sale of a property. Ed Delgado, President and CEO of the Five Star Institute makes a case for why borrowers should have more options and offers a potential way forward.
Read More »Why the Shutdown Is Hurting Everyone
Here’s how agencies and mortgage borrowers are being affected by the partial government shutdown that began on December 22.
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