Potential Trump grants freeze undermines the American dream
Opinion
The potential economic and market impacts of federal job layoffs and a pending grants freeze could last for generations, Rachael Hite writes
by Rachael Hite Jan 31
Trump's HUD seeks to eliminate climate change and bias initiatives
President Trump's 2nd term is a chance to overturn Obama-era housing discrimination policies. Housing advocates fear Trump will succeed, undermining 56 years of fair housing progress
by Marian McPherson Jan 22
President Biden's 5% rent cap falls flat with industry leaders
President Biden proposed the idea of a 5% rent cap for corporate landlords with at least 50 units on Tuesday. However, industry leaders say caps rarely result in lower housing costs for renters
by Marian McPherson Jul 16
Eviction and foreclosure bans end
Economists and housing experts share what could unfold for homeowners, renters and the economy now that the CDC's eviction and foreclosure moratorium is over
by Marian McPherson Jul 31
DC appeals court reinstates nationwide eviction ban
The ruling extends protections for tenants until June 30, when the CDC's national moratorium is set to expire
by Marian McPherson Jun 3
President Donald Trump
The National Association of Realtors says moratorium will bring 'chaos' to rental housing sector and 'bring more havoc' to the economy
A third of top HUD appointees have no housing policy experience
A slew of political appointees at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development have been found to have no housing experience, in some cases no college degree
by Bryson Masse Sep 21
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pam Patenaude was floated as a candidate for HUD Secretary before the administration nominated Ben Carson
by Amber Taufen Apr 28
Ben Carson
The president-elect's nominee drummed up increased real estate industry support
by Caroline Feeney Jan 13
Diane Yentel to helm the National Low Income Housing Coalition
Yentel takes the helm after long-time leader Sheila Crowley announces retirement
by Kimberley Sirk Feb 22