The Department kicks off the month of June by focusing its attention on the importance of creating and maintaining a healthy home by addressing home-based hazards, including reducing moisture and mold, and maintaining indoor air quality.
Read More »HUD Announces New Programs in Honor of National Homeownership Month
HUD has planned a number of events throughout the month, including the launch of the Housing Counseling Awareness Campaign and House Party 2.0, highlighting the benefits of housing counseling and efforts to close the racial homeownership gap.
Read More »Expert Insights: And Housing for All …
American Mortgage Diversity Council Chair Tai Christensen discusses the importance of the Juneteenth holiday on the housing marketplace, and the D&I efforts the industry are taking to move forward.
Read More »What’s Inside the June 2022 Issue of DS News?
This month, DS News takes a closer look at protecting the American dream of homeownership, as a panel of industry experts in the property preservation and disaster recovery space share their insight in our June 2022 issue.
Read More »Celebrating 20 Years of National Homeownership Month
President Biden issues Proclamation marking June as National Homeownership Month as HUD launches “Our Way Home” initiative to boost the nation’s affordable housing supply.
Read More »FHA Reduces Obstacles to Homeownership for Student Debt Holders
Major steps taken will provide increased access to FHA loans for individuals with student loan debt.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Senate to Explore Equal Housing Measures
This week, the Senate Banking Committee will examine legislation from both sides of the political aisle geared toward enhancing the nation’s housing market and creating equitable housing for all.
Read More »President Recognizes Pursuit of the American Dream
By continuing a tradition of June as National Homeownership Month, the Biden Administration sets forth goals to expand equal housing access for all.
Read More »Homeownership: Is the Opportunity There?
While mortgages are performing better and the default space occupies a much smaller portion of the mortgage industry than it did at its peak six years ago, one troubling stat lingers.
Read More »Housing Affordability Is Up As National Homeownership Month Begins
The latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index released in mid-May reports that about two-thirds of new and existing homes sold in the first quarter of 2015 were affordable to families that earned $65,800, which is the U.S. median yearly income, according to NAHB
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