Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave a positive picture of the U.S. economy as well as the labor market during his semiannual testimony to Congress. Here’s what he said about how these factors would impact Fed rate hikes.
Read More »Appeals Court Finds FHFA Structure Unconstitutional
A Federal Appeals Court in Texas has ruled that the current FHFA Leadership Structure is unconstitutional. Click through for the details of this ruling.
Read More »Michigan’s Lingering Housing Crisis
A recent feature published by the Urban Institute delved into the struggles that residents of Southeast Michigan still face after the housing crisis, and explores the rising problems the residents must now face.
Read More »Ginnie Mae’s MBS Balance Continues to Climb
The Government National Mortgage Association has released an update on its issuance and outstanding unpaid balances of mortgage-backed securities. Click through to learn more about the state of Ginnie Mae's MBS issuance.
Read More »Which Amazon HQ2 City Offers the Best Housing Opportunities?
Watch this video to learn which cities are considered finalists for Amazon HQ2 and how the retail behemoth’s headquarters would impact housing in each of those cities should they be ultimately chosen.
Read More »Top Cities for First-time Homebuyers
Buying a first home takes a large amount of research into more than just the home itself. A recent study helps with some of the heavy lifting, ranking cities across the country to find the best and worst cities for these buyers.
Read More »Is A ‘Generational Housing Bubble’ Taking Shape?
As baby boomers age and begin to exit the housing market, concerns arise in regards to who will take their place as homeowners, according to a Fannie Mae study. Here are the details.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Spotlight on Monetary Policy
On Tuesday and Wednesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell will give his semiannual monetary policy testimony. Here’s what else is happening in the Week Ahead.
Read More »Preventing Homelessness Among the Young
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that it will give $43 million towards youth projects to 11 communities around the country. The grants come through HUD's Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program and are earmarked for “a ...
Read More »The Road Ahead for Legal League 100
As leadership of the Legal League 100 passes to a new Chair in the form of Roy Diaz, he and departing chair Neil Sherman discuss past accomplishments and future goals of the association with DS News. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the July issue of DS News, out now.
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