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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Norwalk agrees to repeal law that banned homeless shelters, AG says

The settlement, which needs judicial approval before taking effect, calls for Norwalk to repeal its ban at an upcoming City Council meeting, Bonta said in a release. In addition, the city will dedicate $250,000 toward the development of new affordable housing, formally acknowledge that the ban harmed fair housing efforts and accept increased state monitoring of its housing policies. Bonta said that the legal action shows the state will not back down when local leaders attempt to block homeless housing.
California
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Historic Bay Area Eichler home with luxury updates hits market for $1.4M

Though modern updates have been skillfully introduced to 3772 Gainsborough Drive, for the most part, this midcentury showcase Eichler is a shrine to its original design - a design pioneered by one of Joseph Eichler's principal architects. Since 1964, the home has had only two owners. Your chance to be next comes with a $1.375 million price tag. This historic home was designed in 1964 by Claude Oakland.
Design
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

HUD's English-only policy slams the door on the American Dream

HUD's English-only policy strips away translated housing materials and guidance, negatively impacting millions of non-English-speaking citizens who rely on these resources for basic housing needs.
Social justice
#real-estate
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

City Renews Fair Housing Commitments, Focusing on Climate and Affordability

New York City announces new fair housing goals to increase neighborhood access for residents.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Civil rights groups sue HUD for withholding fair housing grants

The suit filed by the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) and the Tennessee Fair Housing Council (TFHC) in the U.S. District Court alleges that HUD's refusal to distribute funds under the Fair Housing Initiatives Program violates federal law and the U.S. Constitution.
Social justice
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Trump's assault on DEI hasn't ended efforts to stop appraisal bias

The Biden administration continues to enforce fair housing regulations, focusing on compliance and consumer protections in mortgage and appraisal practices.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

llinois bill looks to enshrine Clear Cooperation in state law

Under the proposed bill, brokerages in Illinois must advertise properties on public platforms within one day of seller agreement, promoting transparency in the housing market.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

When should you share your own opinion of a house with a buyer?

Real estate agents must not share demographic data on a neighborhood regarding protected classes and should err on the side of data rather than personal opinion.
Real estate
SF real estate
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Bay Area home appraiser must pay $75K, watch ABC7 documentary in discrimination settlement agreement

Settlement reached for discrimination in appraisals, serves as a catalyst for change within the appraisal industry.
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