Extreme heat risks higher for affordable housing residents
The analysis found that nearly all residents in affordable housing experienced at least seven days of extreme heat alerts in 2024.
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Fired Fannie Mae workers sue over discrimination
Dozens of former Fannie Mae employees filed a lawsuit this week, alleging discrimination after being abruptly fired in April over donations made through the government-sponsored enterprise’s charitable program.
Judge dismisses Maryland appraisal discrimination case and defamation countersuit
A federal judge in Maryland has dismissed the claims of both the plaintiffs and defendants in an appraisal discrimination lawsuit.
Trump administration ‘effectively disbands’ the PAVE task force
The Trump administration announced Thursday that it has ended the major policy provisions of the Biden-era PAVE task force.
State AGs oppose HUD’s plan to roll back fair housing marketing rules
The proposed rule would eliminate federal requirements prohibiting discriminatory marketing of affordable housing.
Trump’s assault on DEI hasn’t ended federal efforts to stop appraisal bias
While the Trump administration has rolled back many regulations around appraisal bias, some remain in place.
HUD secretary defends repeal of fair housing rule
The rule required local governments to analyze housing patterns for racial and economic disparities and submit corrective plans to HUD.
CFPB staffer alleges misconduct in Townstone redlining suit
New CFPB leadership allegedly uncovered what attorneys call targeting of Townstone Financial based on its speech.