HUD: Sponsors for the 2025 Innovation Housing Showcase Announced
The Historic Showcase Returns to the National Mall September 6th – 10th Highlighting 250 Years of Innovation in American Housing Today the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the presenting sponsors for the 2025 Innovative Housing Showcase: The International Code Council (ICC), The Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), The Structural Building Components Association (SBCA), and The Home Depot….
HUD: Regional Administrator Quinonez Issues Opinion Piece on HUD’s Support for Foster Youth in Texas
HUD Celebrates the Sixth Anniversary of the Foster Youth to Independence Initiative U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Southwest Regional Administrator Ashlea Quinonez penned an opinion piece discussing the continued impact of HUD’s investment in youth transitioning out of foster care in Texas. This year marks the sixth anniversary of HUD’s Foster Youth…
FHFA: Allowable LIHTC Amount Doubled for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to Support Affordable Housing
Consistent with the One Big Beautiful Bill, U.S. Federal Housing Expands America’s Affordable Housing Supply in Rural and Underserved Communities Consistent with President Trump’s historic One Big Beautiful Bill, U.S. Federal Housing is expanding America’s affordable housing supply by doubling the amount that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can invest in safe and sound Low…
FHFA: House Price Index Down 0.2 Percent in May 2025; Up 2.8 Percent from Last Year
U.S. house prices fell 0.2 percent in May, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices rose 2.8 percent from May 2024 to May 2025. The previously reported 0.4 percent price decline in April was revised to a 0.3 percent decline. For the nine census divisions, seasonally adjusted monthly home…
HUD: Secretary Turner Applauds President Trump’s Executive Order on Homelessness
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner applauded President Trump’s Executive Order (EO), “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets.” The EO restores accountability to homelessness programs by ensuring Americans suffering from severe mental illness or addiction get treatment to support recovery and self-sufficiency. By taking action to redirect federal resources…
HUD: Disaster Aid and Financial Flexibility Delivered for Missouri Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the availability of federal disaster assistance to the State of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from March 30 – April 8, 2025. “HUD serves every American and works alongside communities…
HUD: Disaster Aid and Financial Flexibility Delivered for Kansas Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the availability of federal disaster assistance to the State of Kansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm, straight-line winds, flooding and wildfires from March 14-19, 2025. “HUD serves every American and works alongside communities to help…
HUD: Disaster Aid and Financial Flexibility Provided for Nebraska Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the availability of federal disaster assistance to the State of Nebraska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm and straight-line winds from March 18-19, 2025. “HUD serves every American and works alongside communities to help rebuild homes,…
HUD: “Express Lane” Launced to Expedite Financing for Residential Care Facilities
FHA cuts processing times from five months to two weeks for eligible low-risk transactions U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the launch of a new “Express Lane” to expedite Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured refinancing applications under the FHA Section 232/223(f) Mortgage Insurance for Residential Care Facilities program. This…
HUD: Home Appraisal Process Streamlined Through Termination of PAVE Task Force Policies
Termination of DEI PAVE task force policies will improve efficiency, reduce regulatory burden, and expand access to homeownership U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and Acting Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Jeffrey Clark announced the termination of…