HUD targets construction costs as inventory gap persists
The agency targets regulatory costs, but economists cite lock-in and tariffs as bigger factors
by Jessi Healey May 21
What to do when fair housing turns into fear housing
Opinion
How does a recent open letter from HUD impact the way you market your listings?
by Darryl Davis May 7
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
HUD guidance on crime and schools
Opinion
Compliant communication requires awareness and commitment
NAR responds to new HUD guidance on school and crime stats
NAR highlighted decades of statements in handbooks, manuals and case law in its statement
by Christy Murdock Apr 29
HUD rolls back fair housing guardrails on crime stats and school ratings
The real estate industry was told to 'revisit' training materials and public statements on the topics
by Christy Murdock Apr 28
FHFA, HUD approve VantageScore 4.0 for government-backed loans
VantageScore 4.0 will now be accepted by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
by AJ LaTrace Apr 22
Tenants in HUD housing now have to prove they're US citizens
Secretary Scott Turner vowed the agency would 'leave no stone unturned' in rooting out non-citizens who might be taking advantage of HUD-funded housing
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 23
FHA builds record reserves against a gathering storm of delinquencies
With delinquencies and debt-to-income ratios on the rise, the Trump administration is lifting foreclosure restrictions and eyeing tighter underwriting for borrowers with multiple risk factors
by Matt Carter Jan 2
HUD shifts homeless policy away from providing permanent housing
$3.9B in competitive grant funding will favor transitional housing with employment and addiction treatment requirements, and allow faith-based groups to provide it
by Matt Carter Nov 14
Picture of HUD Secretary Scott Turner speaking at a podium.
Opinion
Realtors cannot stand idly by in the face of discriminatory housing policies, coach Darryl Davis writes. It's time to fight for the rights of non-English-speaking clients and neighbors
by Darryl Davis Aug 20
Gary Keller, Opendoor stock, one broker’s TikTok: Inman's Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 15
Sec. Scott Turner: HUD breaks down barriers to homeownership
Opinion
HUD Secretary Scott Turner shares how new policies simplify processes, reduce financing costs and strengthen the housing market for a more effective FHA-insured lending process
by Scott Turner Aug 12
Trump administration relaxes FHA flood risk, appraisal requirements
Recission of a dozen regulatory policies aimed at 'slashing red tape that drives up costs and shuts families out of the market' is effective immediately, HUD Secretary Scott Turner said
by Matt Carter Jun 27
Trump looks to South Korea to bring down mortgage rates
Overseas investors hold about $1.36T in US mortgage debt, with Japan, China, Taiwan and Canada accounting for 61% of that total. South Korea ranks 10th with $36.5B invested
by Matt Carter Jun 13