Homebuilder confidence declined for the fifth consecutive month, as the cost of building materials were up by more than 19% year-over-year.
Read More »HUD Welcomes Elizabeth de León Bhargava as Assistant Secretary for Administration
HUD’s new Assistant Secretary will work to increase the Department’s internal capacity and efficiency to meet the housing needs of families and communities nationwide.
Read More »HUD Expands Its Eviction Grant Program
An additional $20 million has been made available by HUD to 11 non-profits and governmental entities who provide legal assistance to low-income tenants at-risk of or subject to eviction.
Read More »Industry Reaction: Senate Confirms Julia Gordon as FHA Commissioner
After a re-nomination by President Biden, Julia Gordon has been confirmed by the Senate to serve as Commissioner of the FHA/Assistant Secretary of HUD.
Read More »Ginnie Mae Hosts Past Presidents Roundtable Discussion
Ex-heads of Ginnie Mae gather to discuss hot-button issues, toward the end goal of providing accessible and affordable housing opportunities for all Americans.
Read More »HUD Backs Biden Administration’s Solar Goals
Residents of HUD-assisted properties in the D.C. region will be able to access new solar program without experiencing an increase in their housing costs.
Read More »Gain in March Housing Starts Driven by Uptick in Construction
Led by a double-digit gain in multifamily activity, housing permits rose 0.4% from February, and were 6.7% higher year-over-year.
Read More »HUD Provides Framework to Advance Housing Equity Nationwide
The Department’s new Equity Action Plan outlines its commitment to bringing equity to the forefront within the Biden Administration by reducing the racial homeownership gap.
Read More »HUD Releases Nearly $3.3M to Fight Housing Discrimination
Additional American Rescue Plan funds have been granted by HUD to Fair Housing Initiatives Program agencies to fight pandemic-related housing discrimination practices.
Read More »Senators Call for Review of Wells Fargo’s Refi Processes
Eleven Senators call upon HUD and CFPB after a report suggested that Black and Hispanic borrowers were less likely to be approved for refis.
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