LA wildfire victims get extension on foreclosure, eviction moratorium
The moratorium on foreclosures and evictions for wildfire victims with FHA-backed single-family mortgages will be extended until July 7, 2025, HUD announced Thursday
HUD to lay off approximately 4,800 employees under Trump plan
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development will eliminate half of its workforce as part of the Trump administration’s latest effort to reduce federal costs, it announced Thursday
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 14
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
Former HUD Secretary: We need big ideas on affordable housing
At her first ICNY appearance, former HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman talked about missed opportunities to improve inventory and the lack of will for solving affordability challenges
by Marian McPherson Jan 24
Mortgage brokers warned of warehouse lending scammers
Victims have been cheated out of hundreds of thousands of dollars overnight, with imposters also gaining access to borrowers' sensitive personal information, California regulators say
by Matt Carter Aug 28
Maui reaches $4B settlement as wildfire anniversary nears
More than 10K plaintiffs, including homeowners and businesses, have reached a $4B settlement that comes less than a year after a devastating wildfire on the Hawaiian island
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 6
Market headwinds stifled new construction growth in June
High mortgage rates, slower homebuyer activity and weakening homebuilder sentiments created the perfect storm in June, keeping new residential construction from posting annual gains
by Marian McPherson Jul 17
April is Fair Housing Month. How to handle a sensitive topic with grace
As real estate professionals, we are often our clients’ first and sole trusted advisers, writes Dr. Lee Davenport. It's key that we proactively 'school' them on what fairness in real estate looks like
by Lee Davenport Apr 2
Client pipelines tick back up as agents eye 2024 gains: Triple-I
More real estate agents believe their client shortfall has begun to stabilize, an indication of rising home demand in the new year, according to new results from the latest Inman Intel Index survey
by Chris LeBarton Jan 31
Need an in-law suite? NYC will give you $395K to build a tiny home
The pilot program, dubbed 'Plus One ADU,' draws on a $2.6M grant from New York State Homes and Community Renewal. As many as 15 eligible single-family homeowners will receive funds
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 28
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance touts 'Stop Hate in Real Estate' initiative
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance is partnering with the California Association of Realtors, AREAA and NAHREP to combat real estate discrimination against homebuyers from diverse communities
by Marian McPherson Sep 27
Open up your open house! 5 tips for ensuring everyone has access
Make your open houses inclusive, Amanda Deering advises, so you can welcome potential buyers with disabilities and ensure they have access to potential new homes. Here's where to start
by Amanda Deering Oct 31
Homeownership remains cheaper than renting, except in biggest cities
A new analysis found that owning a median priced home was more affordable than the average rent on a 3-bedroom property in the majority of US counties — except for big cities
by Ben Verde Jan 6
HUD scores a C in cyber security test, other agencies fare worse
Report finds 7 federal agencies, including the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, have failed to protect Americans' personal and financial information