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Tenants in HUD housing now have to prove they’re US citizens

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Secretary Scott Turner vowed the agency would “leave no stone unturned” in rooting out non-citizens who might be taking advantage of HUD-funded housing. Continue reading →

FHA builds record reserves against a gathering storm of delinquencies

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With delinquencies and debt-to-income ratios on the rise, the Trump administration is lifting foreclosure restrictions and eyeing tighter underwriting requirements for borrowers with multiple risk factors. Continue reading →

HUD shifts homeless policy away from providing permanent housing

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$3.9 billion in competitive grant funding will favor transitional housing with employment and addiction treatment requirements, and allow faith-based groups to submit bids to provide services. Continue reading →

How HUD’s English-only policy undermines fair housing

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Realtors cannot stand idly by in the face of discriminatory housing policies, coach Darryl Davis writes. It’s time to fight for the homeownership rights of non-English-speaking clients and neighbors. Continue reading →

How HUD’s English-only policy undermines fair housing

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Realtors cannot stand idly by in the face of discriminatory housing policies, coach Darryl Davis writes. It’s time to fight for the homeownership rights of non-English-speaking clients and neighbors. Continue reading →

Gary Keller, Opendoor stock, one broker’s TikTok: Inman’s Top 5

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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading →

Sec. Scott Turner: HUD breaks down barriers to homeownership

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HUD Secretary Scott Turner shares how new policy rescissions simplify processes, reduce financing costs and strengthen the housing market, fostering a more effective FHA-insured lending process. Continue reading →

Trump administration relaxes FHA flood risk, appraisal requirements

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Recission of a dozen regulatory policies is aimed at “slashing red tape that drives up costs and shuts families out of the market,” HUD Secretary Scott Turner said. Continue reading →

Trump looks to South Korea to bring down mortgage rates

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Overseas investors hold about $1.36 trillion in U.S. mortgage debt, with Japan, China, Taiwan and Canada accounting for 61 percent of that total. Continue reading →

Senate confirms HUD deputy secretary in 51-43 vote

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The Senate confirmed Department of Housing and Urban Development Chief of Staff Andrew Hughes as the department’s deputy secretary. Hughes also worked under former Secretary Ben Carson. Continue reading →