The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Biden administration, as well as the Federal Housing Financial Administration (FHFA) last week extended moratoria on evictions and foreclosures put in place following the declaration of the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement left ...
Read More »Addressing the Housing Needs of Small and Midsize Cities
A new NYU Furman Center initiative will work to advance racial equity and decrease the homeownership gap in cities nationwide.
Read More »New CFPB Rules Drafted to Ease Surge in Foreclosures
With federal foreclosure protections just days away from being lifted, the CFPB has taken steps to facilitate a smooth transition to protect consumers and the overall American economy.
Read More »Homebuying Demand Slips Below 2020 Levels
For the first time in 2021, the demand for homes has fallen below last year’s levels, with high prices turning many would-be buyers away from a still-completive marketplace.
Read More »Economist on Housing Unaffordability: Likely to Worsen Before Improving
While today's market strongly favors the seller, data and analysis show that doesn't necessarily mean one should not "buy now if you can find it."
Read More »Biden Nominates Two for Top HUD Roles
To bolster oversight of the nation’s housing marketplace, the President has tapped housing advocate Julia Gordon and Acting CFPB Director Dave Uejio for key roles at HUD.
Read More »More Than 2 Million Borrowers Remain in Forbearance Plans
"We should all be expecting more activity one way or another as we near the 4th of July," analysts say.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Credit Bias and Its Impact on Homeownership
A Congressional hearing will feature panelists discussing the consumer credit reporting system, looking back at its history, and detailing three proposals to overhaul this system to provide credit equity for all.
Read More »Secretary Fudge Proposes Reinstating 2013’s Discriminatory Effects Rule
Housing Secretary Marcia Fudge says, "it's a new day at HUD," as she submits a proposal seeking to replace a 2020 rule that makes it more difficult to prosecute discrimination cases.
Read More »Affordability Issues Widen the Homeownership Gap
A new report finds that more than 30% Americans are currently seeking a new home, yet unequal access to resources is preventing people of color and lower-income earners from achieving that goal.
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