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Will HUD Secretary Scott Turner be good for housing?

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Broker and former U.S. Senate legislative correspondent Cara Ameer offers issue-by-issue analysis of the confirmation hearing for Scott Turner, newly confirmed as HUD Secretary. Continue reading →

Potential Trump grants freeze undermines the American dream

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The potential economic and market impacts of federal job layoffs and a pending grants freeze could last for generations, Rachael Hite writes. Continue reading →

Housing advocates navigate the ‘terror’ of potential funds freeze

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Housing advocates share how they’re helping tenants navigate the confusion about President Trump’s federal funds freeze, which is currently on hold until Feb. 3. Continue reading →

‘If you’re a Realtor, you can’t be a NIMBY’: Joe Rand on affordability

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Joe Rand, of Howard Hanna | Rand Realty, and Sean Roberts, CEO of Villa, advocated for the acceptance of smaller homes built off-site as a solution to the inventory crisis. Continue reading →

Former HUD Secretary: We need big ideas on affordable housing

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At her first ICNY appearance, former HUD Acting Secretary Adrienne Todman talked about missed opportunities to improve inventory and why it’s will — not funds — keeping the U.S. from solving the affordable housing crisis. Continue reading →

American Real Estate Association absorbs NYC trade group

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The integration with the New York Residential Agent Continuum paves the way for the organization’s first local chapter while turning up the heat on its rivalry with the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

Trump nominates homebuilder scion to oversee Fannie, Freddie

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The grandson of PulteGroup founder William J. Pulte, Bill Pulte is a private equity CEO, philanthropist and Trump loyalist with 3 million followers on X. Continue reading →

Fund services for homeless with transfer fees: Colorado lawmaker

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Colorado State Representative Manny Rutinel has introduced a bill that would allow county clerks and recorders to give documentary fees to fund short and long-term housing for the homeless. Continue reading →

Historic wildfires will undeniably exacerbate LA’s housing shortage

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Rents are expected to “surge,” according to CoreLogic Chief Economist Dr. Selma Hepp. Just how much of a housing shortage the county will face remains to be seen as families decide over the next few months whether they will even stay in LA. Continue reading →

Amazon debuts $47K luxury tiny home with rooftop deck

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On the heels of its Black Friday success, Amazon has listed another luxury tiny home for $47,000. The home has a sunroom, rooftop deck and customizable floor plan for up to four bedrooms. Continue reading →