The Five Star Institute will recognize the achievements of remarkable businesswomen working to expand homeownership, especially for first-time homeowners, with its Keys in Hand Award, part of the upcoming 12th Annual Women in Housing Leadership Awards event.
Read More »Recognizing the Industry’s Trailblazing Women Leaders
Meet this year’s Leadership Award nominees—a group of female leaders who have built diverse, high-performing teams; developed business solutions that impact homeownership across the industry and nation; and worked to empower and promote women in leadership positions.
Read More »Recognizing the Future Leadership of the Mortgage Industry
Meet the finalists for the upcoming Rising Star Executive Award, part of the 2023 Women in Housing Awards, as the Five Star Institute honors young women leaders who have demonstrated an outstanding capability to lead and drive progress.
Read More »HUD Awards $250M+ in New Choice Neighborhoods Funding
The Department’s latest round of Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants will be used to transform public and other HUD-assisted housing while investing in surrounding neighborhood and resident services.
Read More »HUD Awards Nearly $130M to Boost Tribal Affordable Housing
Twenty-two awards, totaling approximately $128 million, have been awarded by HUD to Tribal communities nationwide for the construction of new housing units and increase affordable options for low-income Native American families.
Read More »Nearly Seven Million Americans Live in ‘Physically Deficient’ Homes
Research from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies suggests that local governments can contribute to assistance in funding home improvements as part of the response to the nationwide housing shortage.
Read More »FCC Joins Forces With HUD on Affordable Internet Access
HUD furthers its commitment to ensuring that families have the necessary resources to thrive, as eligible households can now receive the financial assistance necessary to access affordable broadband resources.
Read More »Rep. Waters Expresses Concern Over AI Usage in Housing
In a letter to GAO Comptroller General Eugene Dodaro, Rep. Maxine Waters calls for an investigation into artificial intelligence and proptech in the housing space as a possible barrier to fair and affordable housing opportunities.
Read More »Trade Groups Submit Comment on the FHFA’s G-Fee Structure
Multiple trade associations have responded to the FHFA’s Request for Input on the GSEs’ Single-Family Mortgage Pricing Framework through the promotion of responsible homeownership opportunities for all home-ready borrowers.
Read More »Investing in Opportunity Zone Funds for Business and Sustainable Construction
By understanding the potential of investments in Opportunity Zones, investors can maximize their returns, promote green building initiatives, and shape the future of the construction industry.
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