Fannie and Freddie keep building capital reserves as profits shrink
By one measure, the mortgage giants have built up two-thirds of the reserves needed for them to be released from government conservatorship
by Matt Carter Feb 27
Reimagining the housing choice voucher program
Opinion
By making minor adjustments to federal policy, an entirely new generation of children can enhance their chance to achieve better health and greater economic mobility
by David Piscatelli Feb 21
LoanDepot founder Anthony Hsieh ousted as executive chairman
Founder and former CEO in public spat with board after nominating real estate veteran Steve Ozonian to serve on the floundering mortgage lender's board of directors
by Matt Carter Feb 8
5 myths (you may believe) about affordable housing
Opinion
Agent Missy Yost debunks common misconceptions around affordable housing that you may need to reconsider
by Missy Yost Jan 9
Tis' better to give: 12 real estate-related causes to support this year
In the midst of the holiday rush, make a little time to give back. Here are 12 real estate-related charities and causes to support before 2022 wraps up
by Marian McPherson Dec 19
Woman claims free speech violated following mobile home crackdown
Chasidy Decker was forced out of her Meridian home because it was parked in a residential neighborhood, violating city codes. Now she's suing the city because its action left her unhoused
5 housing proposals on midterm ballots — and how they shook out
In dozens of communities across the U.S., affordable housing was on the ballot in the midterms. Here's how some of the biggest proposals did as results were still being tallied
by Daniel Houston Nov 14
LoanDepot launches joint venture with National HomeCorp
NHC Mortgage will offer home loans in Florida, Iowa and North Carolina, with plans to expand to 9 other states in 2023
by Matt Carter Nov 2
Fintech Stake embarks on mission to empower cash-strapped renters
Stake was hired by the Enterprise Community Partners to manage the financial benefits program under its Renter Wealth Creation Fund
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 12
Redfin adds down payment assistance feature to website
Starting Thursday, homebuyers can scout down payment assistance programs on Redfin listings, thanks to the brokerage's new partnership with Down Payment Resource
by Marian McPherson Oct 6
Fannie Mae looks to affordable housing nonprofit for next CEO
Former JP Morgan Chase Director Priscilla Almodovar leads Enterprise Community Partners, which has business ties to the mortgage giant
by Matt Carter Sep 29
Affordable housing measures nixed from US climate bill
The bill contains several of Democrats' top legislative priorities. But several big affordable housing proposals missed the final cut
by Daniel Houston Aug 8
PadSplit's co-living housing model launches in Orlando and Las Vegas
These 2 big cities are major resort markets, expanding quickly and in need of affordable housing to accommodate their massive service industries
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 19
It’s up to us to keep the American dream alive and well
Opinion
To keep the American experiment vital and vibrant, we need buy-in from folks who are getting overlooked in the current market
by Troy Palmquist Jul 2
Affordable housing you say?
Opinion
Housing could be made more affordable. The problem? It's not in enough people's self-interest to do so
by Teresa Boardman Jul 1