Connecticut governor signs bill to tackle affordable housing shortage
Connecticut’s new housing bill aims to address the affordable housing shortage, but faces criticism for limiting local control.
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Ohio moves to tie property tax increases to inflation
Legislators said safeguards were added to prevent local governments from cutting millage only to restore it later after raising other taxes.
Bipartisan House bill would strengthen HUD’s grip on manufactured housing standards
“We must ensure that HUD has primary authority over all manufactured housing standards,” Rep. Mike Flood said in a statement.
Bill aims to expand affordable housing on unused religious, college land
Federal resources would help religious institutions and higher education campuses develop rental housing on property they already own.
Abandoned mortgage apps are on the upswing. Homebuyer confusion could be the culprit
Cotality’s survey of 1,000 recent and prospective U.S. homebuyers found that they ultimately care most about timing and confidence.
Trump signs VA foreclosure prevention bill into law
The VA Home Loan Program Reform Act establishes a permanent partial claims program designed to help veterans avoid foreclosure.
Senate bill would add unconverted crypto to mortgage underwriting equation
The 21st Century Mortgage Act directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to account for digital assets without requiring conversion to U.S. dollars.
California wildfire rebuilding bill paused until 2026
The move comes after social media outcry centered on erroneous claims that the bill would force low-income housing into Pacific Palisades.
Scott, Warren announce bipartisan housing bill markup
The first bipartisan housing markup in more than a decade will involve the consideration of the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025.
Bipartisan housing bill targets local zoning barriers
The bill has drawn support from organizations including the National Association of Home Builders and Habitat for Humanity International.