These are the housing bills now in front of Congress
Bipartisan members of Congress have taken action to bring multiple housing-related bills to their chambers this week.
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CHLA urges FHFA director to keep issues for small IMBs in mind
CHLA laid out what it sees as priorities for FHFA related to smaller IMBs in a letter to its new director, Bill Pulte.
HUD approves then rescinds funds for NY housing groups
Millions in federal grants for housing groups in New York City were reportedly held up Friday, just after news that the funds were approved.
Here’s why Trump’s presidency is keeping agents up at night
Building material costs, skilled labor supply and affordable housing options were top-of-mind issues in a survey of 1,200 real estate pros.
Which cities have the largest portion of homes affordable to the average wage earner?
Online lender NetCredit identified Toledo, Ohio, and Detroit as the two cities with the most affordable homes for average income earners.
New Hampshire’s hot housing market has the state in crisis mode
The state’s population and economic growth are contributing to a housing crisis, which could spill into an economic crisis if action isn’t taken.
How Trump’s plan to ‘seal the border’ impacts housing construction and affordability
The Trump administration’s attitude on undocumented immigration could block further progress for increasing new-home supply.
FHFA releases GSEs’ three-year plans to improve housing access in underserved communities
The regulator unveiled its three-year plan for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to improve housing opportunities in underserved areas.
Trump’s plan to build houses on federal land, explained
Donald Trump’s impending second term has sparked discussions about addressing the housing crisis by building new homes on federal lands.