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Biden picks Sandra Thompson to lead Fannie and Freddie regulator

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Although questions about the future of the mortgage giants remain, lending industry officials welcome selection of veteran regulator to lead FHFA. Continue reading →

The million-dollar question: Do $1M Freddie Mac mortgages conflict with affordable housing mission?

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Redwood Trust, which issues jumbo loans that are off limits to Fannie and Freddie, says costlier markets are better served by private lenders. Continue reading →

‘Bias has no place in appraisal’: Appraisal Institute president

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Appraisal Institute’s president Rodman Schley is addressing unconscious bias, amping up diverse recruiting and partnering with others who are also working to do what is right. Continue reading →

Why the infrastructure bill is a lose for affordable housing

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What President Biden’s infrastructure bill didn’t address is affordable housing. ‘Housing is a necessity,’ says broker-owner Teresa Boardman. Here’s why she says we all need to start treating it accordingly. Continue reading →

California severely curtails single-family zoning with new law

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 9 into law Thursday, legislation that allows up to four residential units to be developed on single-family lots throughout the state. Continue reading →

California severely curtails single-family zoning with new law

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 9 into law Thursday, legislation that allows up to four residential units to be developed on single-family lots throughout the state. Continue reading →

Individuals to get better shot at buying foreclosed homes

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The Biden administration wants to give owner occupants a better shot at purchasing homes repossessed by HUD, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Continue reading →

Fannie, Freddie regulator wants to help more low-income homebuyers

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The Federal Housing Finance Agency wants at least 35 percent of the purchase mortgages backed by Fannie and Freddie to be taken out by low- and very low-income borrowers, up from 30 percent today. Continue reading →

Remote work named No. 1 issue affecting real estate

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The share of people working from home full- or part-time could double permanently, impacting homebuyer demand and land use, according to a new report from The Counselors of Real Estate. Continue reading →

Amid inventory crisis, median age of US housing stock is getting older

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In a pair of new studies released Wednesday, NAR and Harvard University are calling on the government to help ease the housing crisis. Continue reading →