DOGE claims to have ‘recovered’ $1.9B in ‘misplaced’ HUD funds

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) claims to have “recovered” $1.9 billion in misallocated Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds, the agency announced on X Friday. While DOGE attempted to redact sensitive details in the sh… Continue reading

Name change, budget cuts at top of HUD secretary’s list

Department of Urban Housing and Development Secretary Scott Turner put budget cuts and a department name change at the top of his list, while fair housing and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs were noticeably absent. Continue reading

Will HUD Secretary Scott Turner be good for housing?

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

Fair housing protections rolled back on Day 1 of Trump presidency

Having fair access and the opportunity to lease or own a home is paramount to the American dream, Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Here’s how new policies could impact that goal. Continue reading

Supreme Court to decide whether to hear NAR case against DOJ

The justices will review NAR’s petition on Friday and post their decision on Monday. The Realtor trade group urged the highest court in the land to hear its case “to clarify that the government must keep its contractual promises just like other parties.” Continue reading

Some landlords are declining funds from the Emergency Rental Assistance program. Here’s why

Some landlords are declining the funds because of regulatory tape attached to them. Others hope to replace struggling tenants with more financially secure renters. Continue reading

Small business loan program runs out of money after less than 2 weeks

The money was a potentially vital lifeline for vast numbers of real estate professionals. Unfortunately, it was also plagued by problems. Continue reading

Major California landlord group calls for rent freezes, eviction halts

The California Apartment Association represents numerous owners and managers. Referring to the coronavirus pandemic, it said the “challenge before us is one like we have never endured” Continue reading

Trump admin blocking undocumented immigrants from FHA loans

A Trump administration official confirmed this week that the Federal Housing Administration is not providing mortgages to undocumented immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children. Continue reading