Housing Affordability Becomes Debate Topic in 2024 Presidential Election
Presidential candidates are tackling affordability issues as home price-to-income ratio reaches record high
Can Limiting Hedge Funds From Buying Homes Lower Housing Prices?
Since large institutions make up just 13% of all investor homebuyers, their impact on rising home prices may not be as significant as some believe
Gen Z Feels Weight of US Debt Burden While Trying to Enter Housing Market
Current US debt has surpassed levels reached in the aftermath of World War II, with Gen Z bearing the brunt
New Bill Aims to Curb Energy-Efficiency Standards for Home Appliances
Passage of the act by the House would add hurdles to creating new appliance standards and also make it easier to revoke existing standards
$5.5B in Grants Allocated for Affordable Housing, Homelessness
With this funding, the Biden administration aims to boost the housing supply, lower housing costs, expand rental assistance, and enhance renter protections
2 New HUD Documents Address AI's Potential for Housing Discrimination
The documents seek to limit the ways emerging tech could violate the Fair Housing Act's protections against discrimination
Housing Policy + Finance
Industry Leaders Warn of Economic Risks Caused by Soaring Mortgage Rates
Three industry giants recently addressed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to warn of the adverse effects ongoing interest rate hikes could have on the housing market
Energy Efficiency
IRS Offers Updated Guidance on Tax Credit for Energy-Efficient Homes
The 45L tax credit incorporates certain energy-saving requirements from the Energy Star and Zero Energy Ready Home programs to determine the tax credit amount
Government + Policy
How a Government Shutdown Could Affect the Housing Market
A federal government shutdown could have a small but noticeable impact on the U.S. housing market, particularly in the D.C. metro area
Government + Policy
Lapse in National Flood Insurance Program Looms
If the program is allowed to expire on Sept. 30, both the mortgage industry and housing will feel the repercussions
Housing Policy + Finance
The Fed Presses Pause, but Experts Issue a Hawkish Warning
The Federal Reserve maintained its federal funds rate in September, but experts warn the pause will be temporary
Government + Policy
Biden Administration Offers a Blueprint for Renter Protections
The federal government is stepping in to offer guidance on types of protections renters need and how to achieve them
Housing Policy + Finance
HUD Releases Additional Rental Assistance
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is providing new aid to help low-income families keep up with rising rents
Q+A
NAHB's Lake Coulson Weighs in on the Latest Housing Policy Initiatives
National Association of Home Builders' chief lobbyist discusses the Biden administration's efforts to boost housing supply and alleviate the affordability crisis
Affordability
Instead of ROI, This Public Housing Project Is Focused on the Public Good
A federal housing program in Maryland recently unveiled The Laureate, an affordable apartment complex that houses those making less than the area’s median income
Planning + Development
City of Boise Works to Develop Incentives for Affordable Housing
In Idaho, the City of Boise is implementing new tools for getting affordable housing developments off the ground
