Should a family of 7 be able to live in this duplex? Yes, says HUD

Wisconsin homeowners are being charged with discrimination by HUD for denying the rental application of a family with five children. Continue reading

The government is cracking down on reverse mortgages

Homeowners looking for a reverse mortgage may have to undergo a second appraisal in certain circumstances, thanks to new guidance from the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Continue reading

Housing starts soar in August but permits plunge to 15-month low

Privately-owned housing starts jumped 9.2 percent month-over-month and 9.4 percent year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,282,000, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Census … Continue reading

HUD charges Minnesota homeowners and their Realtor with discrimination

Minnesota homeowners and their Realtor are being charged by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with discrimination. Continue reading