A report correlating rising rents and homelessness has accurately predicted the recently released point-in-time counts by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Read More »Paul Compton Confirmed as HUD General Counsel
The Senate voted Monday night to confirm Paul Compton, President Trump's nominee for HUD General Counsel.
Read More »HUD Secretary Vows to “Ease the Pressure” of Homelessness
On Wednesday, HUD released the latest national estimate for homelessness—reporting 553,742 people experience homelessness every night. Although some areas are not as severely impacted as others, Secretary Carson is making greater efforts to reduce homelessness across the board.
Read More »Federal Relief Helping to Restore Flood-Ravaged Communities
With large HUD relief packages issued to both Texas and Florida, these battered communities are working to rebuild after this year’s brutal hurricane season. But when will it arrive, and will it be enough?
Read More »Senate Banking Committee Votes Yes on Brian Montgomery Nomination
Today during a nomination hearing held by the U.S. Senate Banking Committee Brian Montgomery was approved as Assistant Secretary for Housing—Federal Housing Commissioner, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. His nomination will now move to a full Senate vote.
Read More »Home Sales Surge
On Monday, HUD and the Census Bureau released their October New Home Sales Report—reporting increases above prior estimates.
Read More »Here’s How HUD Billions Will Rebuild Texas
HUD has allocated billions to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Here’s how the funds will rebuild the Lone Star State.
Read More »Housing Starts Surge
Housing starts are on the rise around the country, particularly in the Northeast. But how is the rest of the country faring?
Read More »Mortgage Insurance Fund Results: What’s the Impact?
As the FHA released its Annual Report to Congress—reporting results from FY 2017—what does this mean for the future of housing?
Read More »The Future of Property Preservation
Five Star President and CEO Ed Delgado moderated an expert panel at the National Property Preservation Conference, examining current conditions impacting the housing market, the industry’s response to the natural disasters that plagued Texas and Florida, current servicing policy, regulatory reform, and more.
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