What the Housing for the 21st Century Act means for real estate agents, lenders

If enacted, the reforms would mark one of the most aggressive federal efforts in decades to boost housing supply and market activity.

Advocacy groups see erosion of fair lending oversight, move to fill the gap 

In its latest move, the Department of Justice (DOJ) this week announced the rescission of disparate-impact liability from its Title VI regulations, while other parts of the federal government have reduced enforcement of fair lending issues.