HUD investigating Boston housing policies, alleging discrimination against white residents
Accusations include encouraging banks and real estate developers to focus on communities occupied by people of color.
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Coalition presses for stronger federal flood response, eyes ROAD to Housing Act
Leaders said the coalition began forming after the catastrophic July 2022 floods in eastern Kentucky and southwestern Virginia.
Kevin Hassett is the rumored lead for Fed chair position
Kevin Hassett is the rumored frontrunner to become the next Federal Reserve chair as he aligns with Trump’s interest rate agenda.
With Powell set to move on, who are the candidates for the next Fed chair?
With Jerome Powell’s term ending in May, several candidates are in the running to become the next Federal Reserve chair.
What real estate agents need to know about the 50-year mortgage
Extending terms to 50 years does lower monthly payments — but it also substantially increases total interest paid and slows equity growth.
Fannie Mae names new head of single family and acting general counsel
Fannie Mae has promoted Jake Williamson and Tom Klein to lead its single-family business and general counsel’s office, respectively.
CoStar economist details housing risks of extended government shutdown
Carl Gomez, chief economist and head of market analytics at CoStar Group, said the shutdown is casting a psychological shadow on housing.
Why the FTC is targeting Zillow and Redfin’s rental deal
The government alleges the deal unlawfully transferred assets and eliminated competition, with claims spanning multiple antitrust statutes.
FEMA funds blocked illegally, GAO finds
The Government Accountability Office said FEMA violated the Impoundment Control Act, which bars the withholding of congressionally approved funding.
Trump wants quarterly earnings reports to become a relic of the past
President Trump posted on Truth Social on Monday morning that publicly traded companies should instead report on a six-month basis.