Senate confirms Scott Turner as HUD secretary in 55-44 vote

Former Texas state representative and NFL star Scott Turner will now lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development after being confirmed in a Senate vote of 55-44. Continue reading

Housing advocates navigate the ‘terror’ of potential funds freeze

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

Eviction and foreclosure moratoriums expire

Several economists and housing experts share what could unfold for homeowners, renters and the overall economy when the CDC’s eviction and foreclosure moratorium ends on July 31. Continue reading

Why it’ll take a village to solve housing affordability woes

The lack of affordable housing is an issue that requires the work of the wider institutional and public community: Major corporations, nonprofits, small businesses, individuals and the government all must contribute time, energy and funds to solve this… Continue reading

Third of top HUD appointees have no housing policy experience

A slew of political appointees at HUD have been found to have no housing policy experience, but instead worked on campaigns for Donald Trump or Ben Carson. Continue reading