NAR urges Congress to block proposed HUD budget cuts
CDBG, HOME and fair housing programs face elimination in the FY2027 request
by Jessi Healey May 6
Pulte pledges Fannie, Freddie's help in curbing home purchases by institutional investors
Trump's promise to "ban" big investors from buying more single-family homes renews the debate over whether such a move would be legal — or make much of a dent on affordability
by Matt Carter Jan 8
Senate confirms Scott Turner as HUD secretary in 55-44 vote
Former Texas state representative and NFL star Scott Turner will now lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development after being confirmed in a Senate vote of 55-44
by Marian McPherson Feb 5
Housing advocates navigate the 'terror' of potential funds freeze
Housing advocates share how they're helping tenants navigate the confusion about President Trump's federal funds freeze, which is currently on hold until Feb. 3
by Marian McPherson Jan 29
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
Moving from NIMBY to YIMBY on workforce housing
Workforce and affordable housing options make communities better and stronger. Broker and advocate Nora Crosthwaite shares strategies to help encourage them in your market
by Nora Crosthwaite Oct 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
President Donald Trump
The National Association of Realtors says moratorium will bring 'chaos' to rental housing sector and 'bring more havoc' to the economy
Why it'll take a village to solve housing affordability woes
Opinion
Everyone needs to engage in the search for the formula that creates affordable housing
by Caroline Pinal Jul 2
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
NYT explores how homeownership tax breaks distort economy, favor the rich
GOP tax reform bill is upending subsidies that have become 'entitlements,' reports the Gray Lady
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 19
Rising costs putting pressure on renters: NLIHC study
Report highlights mismatch between wages and rent prices
by Marian McPherson Jun 8
Why affordable housing is essential to our economy
Building 100 affordable rental homes generates $11.7 million in local income
by Deidre Woollard Mar 20
Ben Carson
The president-elect's nominee drummed up increased real estate industry support
by Caroline Feeney Jan 13