HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge has surpassed her original goal of housing homeless individuals and was achieved by organizing leaders from 105 communities across 31 states and territories and the District of Columbia.
Read More »Biden Administration Takes Action to Promote Renters, Affordability
In order to further the principles of fair housing, the Biden-Harris Administration has announced new actions to increase fairness in the rental market.
Read More »HUD Invests $5.5 Million in Hispanic-Serving Institutions
HUD’s support will help strengthen capacity and invest in innovative and actionable research for Hispanics to address issues regarding housing, economic development, and the built environment for underserved communities.
Read More »GSE Economist: Housing Activity to be Limited by Rates, Home Prices
"There are economic signals pointing to recession but also signs that a 'soft landing' may be in the offing," said Doug Duncan, SVP and Chief Economist, Fannie Mae.
Read More »HUD to Adjust Affirmatively Further Fair Housing Rules
The rule expands upon HUD’s previous policy, implementing opportunities for transparency and accountability while bolstering economic equity for American families.
Read More »Fannie Mae Challenge Promotes Racial Equity in Housing
Fannie Mae's Innovation Challenge 2022 will help the company seek innovative, scalable proposals to remove barriers that currently prevent many households, including Black households, from purchasing or renting a home.
Read More »Homes Now Appreciating at Rate of 9%
A rise in mortgage rates over the past year and inflationary concerns have constrained the purchasing power of prospective buyers, resulting in home price declines of the past two quarters.
Read More »HUD Makes Nearly $570M Available for Housing-Related Hazards
The Department has issued a new round of funding to protect children, families, and individuals from exposure to lead and other hazards in their homes.
Read More »What’s Driving Relentless Storms Against the West Coast?
In a string of bad-luck situations, multiple atmospheric rivers and “bomb cyclones” have hit the West Coast, causing mudslides, flash flooding, and hurricane-force winds. Here’s what a new report reveals.
Read More »Fannie Mae: Housing Market May Be More Vulnerable Than Projected
With home sales having dropped sharply this past year, Fannie Mae experts discuss the impact of lowering mortgage rates and what factors drove purchase demand to increase. Here’s why the housing market is now "in a different phase of the economic and housing cycle.”
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