Why the Next Foreclosure Wave Won’t Be As Bad
If homeowners can't make their mortgage payments, they can take another path, one far less painful than foreclosure: sell, often at a hefty profit
Biden Proposes 15% Budget Increase for HUD Aimed at Affordable Housing
President Biden hopes to increase the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s budget by…
Can Looser Zoning Rules Help the Housing Shortage? Biden Thinks So
President Biden’s infrastructure plan will set aside $5 billion for a grant program aimed at…
How Biden’s Proposed Infrastructure Plan Would Boost Wellness in Homes
President Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan would enhance the wellness for thousands of homes…
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Government + Policy
Housing Economists Weigh in on Biden’s Housing Plan
President Biden’s recently unveiled $2 trillion infrastructure plan will set aside $213 billion for affordable housing.
Coronavirus Resources and Information
New HUD Secretary Promises to Focus on the Pandemic Housing Crisis
Vice President Kamala Harris swore in Ohio Democratic Rep. Marcia Fudge as the secretary of Housing and Urban Development last night.
Housing Policy + Finance
How the Biden Administration Might Affect the Luxury Housing Market
Politics can have both an indirect and direct impact on the housing market, and with promises to make big changes to the country’s economy, Biden’s
Building Materials
Lumber Prices Hit Record High, Threatening Housing's Momentum
As lumber prices continue to rise, home builders look for short- and long-term solutions to keep construction (and the economy) moving
Coronavirus Resources and Information
PPP 2.0: Kapitus' Ben Johnston on What Construction Companies Can Expect
The PPP is a great opportunity for small businesses hurt by COVID-19 to obtain much needed capital to pay bills, pay employees, and invest in getting back to business
Housing Policy + Finance
Home Building by the Numbers
The Shinn Group’s long-running Fin-Op analysis, backed by decades of data, offers builders a road map to profitability and a benchmark of performance
Environmental
Environmental Rulings Affecting Residential Construction Put on Pause
Two environmental rules affecting the housing industry were paused last week as the Biden administration enacted a regulatory freeze.
Affordability
How Biden Plans to Address Housing Affordability
Joe Biden has big plans for the housing market, and especially for housing affordability.
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Biden's Stimulus Plan Includes Eviction Moratorium Extension
President-elect Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus plan includes an extension of the national eviction moratorium until September.
Housing Policy + Finance
Department of Labor Clarifies Independent Contractor Classification
It will be easier to classify workers between independent contractors and employees, according to the U.S Department of Labor’s latest announcement
