The ROAD ahead for build-to-rent
The build-to-rent (BTR) industry can finally breathe a collective sigh of relief after the passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act ended months of legislative uncertainty.
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Trump didn’t sign it, but the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law
The legislation, aimed at cutting red tape and making homeownership more attainable, is now the law of the land after President Donald Trump declined to sign or veto the bill before midnight Eastern time Saturday.
VA loan fee hike proposal advances in Congress, drawing industry pushback
Legislation moving through Congress would increase fees on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs loans, creating a new flashpoint for the mortgage industry.
Congress passes 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, sends bill to Trump
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed the House of Representatives after clearing the Senate and now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk for signature in the coming days.
Colorado’s Drive It Home financing kicks off with affordable condos
A small condominium project in Denver’s West Colfax neighborhood may be the best evidence yet that Colorado’s housing reforms are producing real results. The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority this month closed a $5.7 million low-interest construction loan for Wolff Street Flats, a 23-unit affordable for-sale development by Osina Development and Modus Real Estate. It […]
Nest Egg Protection Act would raise capital gains tax exclusion for senior home sellers
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis proposes the Nest Egg Protection Act to raise the capital gains exclusion to $1M for longtime senior homeowners.
Social Security, Medicare solvency could be examined by bipartisan commission
Rather than advancing immediate policy changes, the panel would study financial outlooks and submit recommendations for lawmakers to consider.
Poll: Americans want Congress to act on lowering housing costs
A Bipartisan Policy Center poll of 1,000 registered voters found 83% want Congress to act on housing affordability, while 89% want the House and Senate to pass a bill lowering costs.
Bill targets Social Security earnings limits as retirement trends shift
The Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act would repeal the retirement earnings test.
How two LOs helped champion proprietary reverse mortgage legislation in Tennessee
Tennessee bill to allow proprietary reverse mortgages expands options beyond HECMs and their $1.25 million limit for 2026.