The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies will present a discussion on how granting landlords, employers, and other gatekeepers access to criminal records can create serious barriers to housing, jobs, and other opportunities.
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Leading Civil Rights Groups Urge HUD to Preserve Fair Housing Enforcement
Multiple leading civil and human rights organizations sent a joint letter to HUD Secretary Scott Turner, voicing concerns about the Department’s plans to drop several compliance actions and fair...
Household Debt Nears $18.4T: Are U.S. Consumers Overextended?
As unemployment softens and inflation ticks up, does Federal Reserve data signals underlying weaknesses in the housing and credit markets? Here’s what a New York Fed report reveals. The post...
Where Is Homebuyer Affordability Improving?
The income needed to afford a median-priced home has fallen year-over-year in nearly a dozen major metros, most of which are Sun Belt boomtowns that have seen a drop in home prices amid surging...
Freddie Mac Initiative Targets Low‑Cost, Factory‑Built Homes
By expanding its CHOICEHome conventional financing options, the GSE seeks to boost housing inventory while providing lenders with innovative financing options. The post Freddie Mac Initiative...
National General Lender Services Recognized by J.D. Power
National General Lender Services, an Allstate company, announced that it has been recognized by J.D. Power for providing “An Outstanding Customer Service Experience” for phone support. This...
HUD Secretary Endorses Trump’s Executive Action to Reinstitute Homeless Assistance Oversight
Turning away from a “Housing First” focus, HUD Secretary Turner affirms federal backing for programs focused on civil commitment and sobriety requirements, moves which some critics warn fail to...
David Woll Sworn in as HUD General Counsel
The Department welcomes its new chief legal advisor, overseeing all legal matters and activities, including providing legal opinions, drafting regulations and legislation, and representation in...
These Suburban ZIP Codes Led Homebuying Demand in Early 2025
A new Realtor.com report revealed that many homebuyers are becoming increasingly interested in ZIPs that offer greater space, access to jobs, and better value in the current high-rate housing...
Bill Seeks to Mobilize Private Investment in Low-Income Housing
Sen. Tim Scott is lead sponsor on The Community Investment and Prosperity Act, a measure that seeks to raise the statutory cap limiting banks’ investments in community development projects, to...
A Helping Hand on the Road to Recovery
In rebuilding the Los Angeles County region after January’s wildfires, nonprofits, including Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County, are working behind the scenes to assist residents...
How Many Homeowners Would Benefit from Eliminating Capital Gains Tax?
Economists argue that eliminating taxes on home profits could motivate downsizing among constrained sellers and help ease the inventory crunch in high-cost areas. A recent Redfin study takes a...
Senate Passes ‘Trigger Leads’ Bill to Protect Homebuyers’ Credit Privacy
Heading to the desk of President Trump for his signature, the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act will reduce the number of unwanted calls and messages potential homeowners across the country...
Economic Uncertainty Driving Mortgage Default Risk Higher
Rising borrower stress amid stagnant incomes and policy volatility drove up delinquency rates in the first quarter, especially for conventional loans, highlighting potential increasing strain on...
FHA and Ginnie Mae Announce New Leadership Nominees
Frank Cassidy, current Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for HUD, has been nominated to serve as Commissioner of the FHA, while Joseph M. Gormley has accepted the nomination as new President of...
Insurance Premium Hikes Drag Down Housing Affordability
"In some cases, homeowners are now spending more than half of their monthly mortgage payment on insurance and taxes,” said Ben Madick, CEO and Co-Founder of Matic. “An increasing number of people...
Q2 Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Surges YoY
"Commercial and multifamily borrowing gained significant momentum in the second quarter of 2025, with strong increases across most property types and capital sources," said Reggie Booker, MBA’s...
Trump Inching Closer Toward Fannie/Freddie Privatization?
President Trump has reportedly met with CEOs of some of the nation’s largest banks to discuss strategies for taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public, and exploring ways in which these major...
New Bill Offers Relief to Homeowners After Natural Disasters
The Mortgage Relief for Disaster Survivors Act would grant homeowners in areas that have received disaster declarations from the President, Governors, or Tribal leaders 180 days of mortgage...
Sen. Gillibrand Leads Charge to Revive CFPB Funding
Following passage of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, New York Senator introduces legislation to restore CFPB funding to 12% of the Federal Reserve’s operating budget, ensuring the Bureau...
Mortgage App Payments Slip as Buyer Affordability Improves
"Affordability conditions improved in June, a positive sign for prospective homebuyers looking to take advantage of slightly lower mortgage rates and moderating home prices," said Edward Seiler,...