Housing Policy + Finance

Webinar on Demand: Mid-Year 2024 Market Outlook—Waiting for Lower Rates

For Sale sign in front yard of house as Wall Street hedge funds buy single-family homes

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

Housing Policy + Finance

New ADU Ordinance Introduced to NJ Neighborhood

Homeowners in Princeton, N.J. are experimenting with accessory dwelling units

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Financing

Even With Inflation Running Hot and Elevated Mortgage Rates, Buyer Demand Rises

Mortgage rates will likely stay high for the next few months, but that doesn't seem to be deterring homebuyers

Affordability

The Garden State Takes a New Approach to Expanding Affordable Housing

Recent legislation in New Jersey could provide inspiration for eliminating affordable housing hurdles in other places with strong housing markets

Aerial view of Trenton, NJ, skyline with state capitol.

Housing Policy + Finance

Housing As Health Care: The Debate Continues

As more states channel Medicaid money into housing, the debate around whether states should use public health insurance money to provide housing is intensifying

Seated homeless man with 'Please Help' cardboard sign

Affordability

Eugene, Ore., to Use $1M Trust Fund for Affordable Housing

The city is currently seeking proposals for affordable housing projects

Economics

Are Fed Rate Hikes a Thing of the Past?

The Federal Reserve held rates steady again in December and forecasts three rate cuts in 2024

Housing Policy + Finance

Pennsylvania Allocates $98M to Tackle Affordable Housing Shortage

The state of Pennsylvania has allocated the funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to produce more affordable housing units

New apartment building under construction

Financing

The Fed Hits Pause on Rate Hikes, but Borrowing Costs Remain High

The Federal Reserve is expected to pause rate hikes, but buyers will continue to feel the sting of elevated borrowing costs for months to come

Exterior of Federal Reserve bank in New York City

Housing Policy + Finance

Fannie Mae Warns of High Rates in 2024

The Federal Reserve's staunch monetary policy could keep interest rates high and continue to affect the U.S. economy into 2024

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Housing Policy + Finance

FHA Eases Mortgage Qualifications by Allowing Rental Income From ADUs

The Federal Housing Administration now allows buyers to include rental income from accessory dwelling units in their mortgage applications

Woman washing a bike next to an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in backyard

Government + Policy

White House Announces Initiatives to Boost Homeownership

The federal government recently announced a series of new housing policies aimed at creating more affordable pathways to homeownership

Housing Policy + Finance

HUD Allocates $212M to Build Affordable Housing for Disabled Americans

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is providing $212 million to boost affordable housing for Americans with disabilities

Department of Housing and Urban Development building

Webinar on Demand: Mid-Year 2024 Market Outlook—Waiting for Lower Rates

Can Limiting Hedge Funds From Buying Homes Lower Housing Prices?

New ADU Ordinance Introduced to NJ Neighborhood

Even With Inflation Running Hot and Elevated Mortgage Rates, Buyer Demand Rises

The 10 Most Livable US Cities in 2024

Report Offers Insights Into Current US Homebuyer Demographics

These Cities Are Leading the Way in New-Home Construction