San Fran RE company pays family $12K for Fair Housing Act violation
The family said their property manager refused to accommodate their baby who has a disability
by Marian McPherson Jun 18
HUD kicks off two housing initiatives for the month of June
The Department will be celebrating National Homeownership Month and National Healthy Homes Month
by Marian McPherson Jun 4
New home sales drop 1.5% in April, experts say no cause for alarm
Although home sales have dropped off once again, economists say the market is still going in the right direction overall
by Marian McPherson May 23
New home sales up 4% in March, reversing recent declines
A seasonally adjusted 694,000 new homes were sold in March, a 4 percent month-over-month and an 8.8 percent year-over-year increase, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD
by Marian McPherson Apr 24
What regions are cashing in on single-family home investments?
Georgia, Maryland and Michigan offer the best return on investment for small and mid-tier investors
by Marian McPherson Mar 22
HUD considers dropping anti-discrimination language from mission, draws criticism from real estate
Zillow, NAR speak out on the importance of fair housing and diverse, inclusive communities. HUD says it remains committed to these ideals.
Owning is cheaper than renting in over half of US counties
'Renting has clearly become the lesser of two housing affordability evils in many major population centers'
by Marian McPherson Jan 11
Big leap in new home sales for November
New single-family home sales rose 17.5 percent month-over-month and 26.6 percent year-over-year
by Marian McPherson Dec 22
Facebook’s reportedly still allowing discriminatory housing ads
HUD has reportedly closed its inquiry into the giant social network
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 22
August housing starts confirm the shortage will rage on
Single-family housing completions fell 13.3 percent
by Marian McPherson Sep 19
Homelessness in the U.S. continues to decline, says H.U.D.
Rates among homeless families and veterans were down significantly
by Marian McPherson Nov 28
Trump floats a third name as HUD secretary: Ben Carson
The President-elect tweeted that he is 'seriously considering' the retired neurosurgeon for this position
by Caroline Feeney Nov 22
Who's in the running to be Trump's new HUD secretary?
There are currently two names being floated as potential appointees
by Marian McPherson Nov 21
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This is the biggest leap in years and could indicate an inventory increase coming soon
by Marian McPherson Nov 17
Lower marriage rates mean fewer home purchases
HUD adviser points to marriage rates as a contributor to larger numbers of renters in the U.S.
by Gill South Nov 25