By helping reduce foreclosures and expanding loss mitigation options, HUD’s new rule seeks to help keep more in their homes in times of economic instability.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Federal Measures to End the Homeless Crisis
An upcoming Senate Banking Committee Hearing will examine actions the federal government has taken to combat the nation’s homelessness issue.
Read More »The Science of Appraisals
Fannie Mae’s Jake Williamson and Appraisal Institute President Craig Steinley share their perspective with MReport about how the industry is working to improve the appraisal process in 2023.
Read More »HUD Celebrates House America Program Success in Seattle
The Department recognizes federal, city, and county partners in the House America addressing homelessness and the affordable housing in the Emerald City.
Read More »Maxine Waters Voices Concern Over HUD Housing Assistance Payments
In a letter to HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge, the Chair of the Housing Financial Services Committee said the supply of the nation’s affordable housing should be a top priority.
Read More »HUD Hosts “House Party” to Encourage Gen Z, Millennial Homeownership
The Department of Housing & Urban Development encouraged aspiring buyers to “stay ready” during the virtual event and also launched a dedicated webpage to connect people to pathways to homeownership.
Read More »Single‐Family Home Sales Slip Nearly 20% YoY
With fixed-rate mortgages up nearly 195 basis points since mid-summer lows, new single-family homes tumbled in September, with more homeowners opting to remain in their current homes amid the erratic rate environment.
Read More »Fair Housing Act Compliance in Marketing
Offering a welcoming and nondiscriminatory environment to every renter by adhering to the Fair Housing Act will safeguard your property’s marketing efforts today and attract renters down the line.
Read More »Housing Starts Slip Amid Economic Headwinds
Housing starts fell further than anticipated in July, as multi-family becomes a bright spot with builders adapting to a growing rental market.
Read More »Mortgage App Volume Dips for Fourth Consecutive Week
The MBA reports that overall application volume is down yet again, with lingering economic uncertainty and affordability issues keeping prospective buyers on the sidelines.
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