“The condition of a family’s home is a major factor in determining their health, and today, too many homes have hazards, particularly, homes in communities of color,” said Matthew Ammon, Director of the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes.
Read More »HUD Allocates $30M+ in Funding for State, Local Fair Housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Wednesday announced it has allocated $30.1 million in noncompetitive funding for HUD’s state and local fair housing enforcement agencies across the country under its Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP). The FHAP ...
Read More »HUD Expands Housing Counseling Locator Tools
The Department’s new offerings will assist in accessing quality housing counseling services for those seeking assistance from a HUD-approved housing counseling agency.
Read More »Housing Inventory Plunges to Record Lows
While monthly rent slowed to their lowest rate since 2020, consumers saw the biggest decline in three years as active inventory dropped 13% year-over-year.
Read More »‘Good Time to Buy’ Measure Hits All-Time Low
Typically optimistic about their future finances, younger generations have grown worried that home purchase opportunities will continue declining.
Read More »Housing Inventory Nearing Crisis Mode?
The nation's housing supply continues to dwindle, dropping nearly 18% YOY from 2021's totals.
Read More »Is a Housing Bubble on the Horizon?
More than 77% of homebuyers and sellers believe there’s a housing price bubble in the area where they live, according to a survey in a new report from Redfin. Historically rapid home-price growth has made homebuyers and sellers worried, although Redfin experts say rising mortgage rates and buyers who can ...
Read More »The Week Ahead: Regulating the Regulators
Does the U.S. financial system suffer from overregulation? A Senate Banking Committee will closely examine the nation’s regulatory structure and exactly who is governing who.
Read More »Senate Hearing Addresses Flood Insurance
A panel examined mitigating flood risk through the National Flood Insurance Program and new pricing methodology as a result of Risk Rating 2.0.
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.
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