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Home Sales Up as Prices Down
Sales increased in all four national regions. For the first time in a year, existing home sales across the U.S. increased in February as prices fell at the…
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HUD Secretary Writes Open Letter on Junk Fees for Renters
A group will be assembled by the president’s administration to advance legislation that addresses the issue. The Department of Housing and Urban Development released an open letter from…
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Housing Affordability at Historic Low
Mortgage rates reach 7 percent – housing prices could drop 20 percent. An online real estate marketplace recently reported that barely one in five U.S. households could afford…
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FHA-Insured Mortgage Premium Reduced
Vice President Harris announces the HUD measure while in Maryland. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced that insurance premiums for FHA-insured mortgages will be reduced from 0.85 to…
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New HUD Guidance Issued for Low-Income Elderly Support
Provision of transportation, health, and wellness programs outlined by the federal housing department. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published new guidance for supportive service…
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VA Announces $30 Million for Formerly Homeless Veterans
Funding allocated for organizations to hire case managers. The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that $30 million in funding will be distributed to organizations focused on rehousing…
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Bill Would Deny Federal Handouts to Traffickers
Proposed legislation includes smuggling, transporting, and harboring traffickers. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee was joined by Senators Katie Britt of Alabama and Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi in introducing…
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Treasury Department Awards $690 Million for Rental Assistance
Funds are being distributed to 89 state and local grantees. The Department of the Treasury released an additional $690 million for rental assistance through their Emergency Rental Assistance…
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HUD Announces $5.5 Million for Hispanic Serving Research Centers
The funding is directed toward studying topics relevant to Hispanic community and housing. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced $5.5 million for Hispanic Serving…
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