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On Saturday, former U.S. Department of Housing (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro announced his presidential bid in San Antonio. Take a look back at Castro's key housing decisions and what his entering the race means for the industry.

Julián Castro's tenure as HUD Secretary is expected to end soon, and he has released one final memo to the American people recounting some of the administration's achievements since he assumed the post two and a half years ago.

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel finds Julián Castro in violation of the Hatch Act and sends an investigative report to President Obama.

Hensarling is asking for the HUD Secretary to appear before the House Financial Services Committee to answer questions about the effect of recent changes to HUD’s delinquent loan sales program on taxpayers.

With Hillary Clinton having nailed down the Democratic nomination for November’s election, speculation is running rampant about who she will pick to be her running mate.

The reason many members of the younger generation are slow to become homeowners is not because they don't want to, according to the HUD Secretary.

The HUD Secretary criticized the likely Republican presidential nominee for suggesting policy that Castro called "laughable" and "wrong-headed."

Both HUD and FHFA have recently made changes to their distressed loan sales aimed at improving borrower outcomes. But for some housing advocates, it hasn't been enough.

The HUD Secretary told Congress on Tuesday that 85 percent of the Department's budget would go solely toward renewing rental assistance for nearly 5.5 million households.

The issue of vacant and abandoned properties has become one of national concern; the Five Star President and CEO recently met with the HUD Secretary to enlist his assistance in finding solutions.