HUD has announced a grant that will help provide permanent affordable housing to non-elderly persons with disabilities, helping them live independently as self-sufficient members of their communities.
Read More »HUD Seeks to Expand Homeownership for Native American Families
A new HUD proposed rule aims to increase homeownership opportunities for Native American families by providing a federal guarantee on qualifying loans in the event of default.
Read More »Shifting Gears in Distressed Disposition
Prepare for these three distressed disposition trends as the housing market downshifts and we enter 2023.
Read More »Rep. Waters Addresses HUD’s Housing Assistance Payments
Rep. Maxine Waters, Chair of the Financial Services Committee, said HUD's draft solicitation could have a “negative impact” on the nation’s supply of affordable housing options.
Read More »VA Loans Preferred Choice of Active-Duty Servicemembers
Nine out of 10 servicemembers surveyed intend to use a VA loan to finance housing after transitioning to civilian life.
Read More »Rising Rates Hampering Housing Market Demand
The latest market report from Fannie Mae revealed a possible economic slowdown in coming months, which would reduce housing demand even further. Meanwhile experts predict prices and rents may stabilize or even fall in some markets within the new year.
Read More »Black and Latino Homeownership Rates Rise in Nearly Half of U.S.
While Black and Latino households have often been disproportionately affected by predatory lending practices, homeownership rates have increased nationwide for both. However, lack of affordable housing and high interest rates may pose challenges moving forward.
Read More »Moderate-Income Rental Housing a Viable Asset as ESG Investments Grow
With interest among real estate investors in workforce housing and ESG-focused investments on the rise, affordable rental housing demand is surging for moderate-income households as the transition to homeownership becomes unobtainable for many Americans.
Read More »HUD Report Examines Barriers to Small-Balance Mortgages
Loan origination and servicing costs per loan have risen over time, as a new HUD study examines the impact of these factors on affordable homeownership for those interested in lower-priced homes.
Read More »James Curl Tapped as Xome’s New CTO
Online real estate auction marketplace adds 15-plus-year industry veteran to lead tech initiatives to create and source transformative technology solutions.
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