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Trump names former Texas state Rep. Scott Turner to lead Housing and Urban Development

Scott Turner has been appointed as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, poised to lead significant policy changes.

Ben Carson is the frontrunner for HUD secretary, report claims

Carson is favored to lead HUD again, emphasizing his past loyalty and mixed feelings about the role.

Trump names former Texas state Rep. Scott Turner to lead Housing and Urban Development

Scott Turner has been appointed as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, poised to lead significant policy changes.

Ben Carson is the frontrunner for HUD secretary, report claims

Carson is favored to lead HUD again, emphasizing his past loyalty and mixed feelings about the role.
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Biden, Trump teams battle over environmental agenda for housing

HUD's Green and Resilient Retrofit Program is instrumental in improving housing resilience and energy efficiency for vulnerable communities before the presidential transition.

Homes have popped up on the National Mall - showing they can be built fast and cheap

The Innovative Housing Showcase, organized by HUD, demonstrates the future of housing in the U.S., emphasizing the need to build more affordable homes.

White House announces new grant program designed to boost homeownership

New grants announced by White House and HUD aim to boost homeownership by addressing supply and affordability barriers.

HUD establishes key LIHTC parameters for 2025

HUD established criteria for Difficult Development Areas and Qualified Census Tracts to enhance the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, improving funding feasibility for projects.

House, Senate Democrats introduce bill to preserve and build homes

The Homes Act of 2024 aims to construct affordable housing and create a national housing development authority.
The bill targets a reduction in housing inequities via local community involvement.

HUD's Todman visits Cincinnati to talk affordable housing

Addressing affordable housing shortage is crucial, involving partnerships with local leaders and federal support.

Biden, Trump teams battle over environmental agenda for housing

HUD's Green and Resilient Retrofit Program is instrumental in improving housing resilience and energy efficiency for vulnerable communities before the presidential transition.

Homes have popped up on the National Mall - showing they can be built fast and cheap

The Innovative Housing Showcase, organized by HUD, demonstrates the future of housing in the U.S., emphasizing the need to build more affordable homes.

White House announces new grant program designed to boost homeownership

New grants announced by White House and HUD aim to boost homeownership by addressing supply and affordability barriers.

HUD establishes key LIHTC parameters for 2025

HUD established criteria for Difficult Development Areas and Qualified Census Tracts to enhance the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, improving funding feasibility for projects.

House, Senate Democrats introduce bill to preserve and build homes

The Homes Act of 2024 aims to construct affordable housing and create a national housing development authority.
The bill targets a reduction in housing inequities via local community involvement.

HUD's Todman visits Cincinnati to talk affordable housing

Addressing affordable housing shortage is crucial, involving partnerships with local leaders and federal support.
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HUD looks to adopt industry standard URLA form for Title I loans

HUD proposed aligning Title I home loan programs with industry standards through the use of the Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA).
This change aims to simplify the application process and broaden accessibility for Title I loans.
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Rep. Barbara Lee expresses interest in leading HUD if Harris becomes president

Rep. Barbara Lee is interested in becoming secretary of HUD if Kamala Harris wins the presidential election.

FHA's Julia Gordon reflects on housing successes, challenges at reverse mortgage conference

FHA Commissioner Julia Gordon highlighted the release of the updated HUD Handbook as a major achievement in enhancing the HECM program's consistency and quality.

Rep. Barbara Lee expresses interest in leading HUD if Harris becomes president

Rep. Barbara Lee is interested in becoming secretary of HUD if Kamala Harris wins the presidential election.

FHA's Julia Gordon reflects on housing successes, challenges at reverse mortgage conference

FHA Commissioner Julia Gordon highlighted the release of the updated HUD Handbook as a major achievement in enhancing the HECM program's consistency and quality.
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Reverse industry rep reappointed to role on HUD housing counseling committee

Carol Dujanovich reappointed to HUD's Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee, focusing on improving housing support for seniors in reverse mortgage programs.

FHA head says more housing counselors should have reverse mortgage training

Training more HUD-approved housing counselors will benefit HECM borrowers as interest rates decline, encouraging refinancing and better financial decisions.

Reverse industry rep reappointed to role on HUD housing counseling committee

Carol Dujanovich reappointed to HUD's Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee, focusing on improving housing support for seniors in reverse mortgage programs.

FHA head says more housing counselors should have reverse mortgage training

Training more HUD-approved housing counselors will benefit HECM borrowers as interest rates decline, encouraging refinancing and better financial decisions.
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Six states approved for HUD disaster relief over the past two weeks

HUD announced disaster relief efforts across six states due to major weather-related disasters, providing financial assistance and moratorium on foreclosures.

HUD announces grants to combat post-Helene homelessness in North Carolina

HUD announced $3 million in grants for North Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene to support homelessness prevention and assistance.

Six states approved for HUD disaster relief over the past two weeks

HUD announced disaster relief efforts across six states due to major weather-related disasters, providing financial assistance and moratorium on foreclosures.

HUD announces grants to combat post-Helene homelessness in North Carolina

HUD announced $3 million in grants for North Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene to support homelessness prevention and assistance.
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NRMLA conference provides a new energy,' spawns hope for industry growth

The NRMLA's 2024 Annual Meeting and Expo energized the reverse mortgage industry with networking and educational opportunities, indicating potential growth ahead.
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Ginnie Mae files slew of documents, opposes summary judgment motion in TCB court case

Ginnie Mae's filings argue against Texas Capital Bank's motion for summary judgment, asserting that the bank's claims are premature and unsupported.

Judge zeroes in on trial timeline in TCB-Ginnie Mae lawsuit

A court trial between Texas Capital Bank, HUD, and Ginnie Mae regarding HECM-backed Securities is scheduled for September 2025, pending any settlements.

Ginnie Mae files slew of documents, opposes summary judgment motion in TCB court case

Ginnie Mae's filings argue against Texas Capital Bank's motion for summary judgment, asserting that the bank's claims are premature and unsupported.

Judge zeroes in on trial timeline in TCB-Ginnie Mae lawsuit

A court trial between Texas Capital Bank, HUD, and Ginnie Mae regarding HECM-backed Securities is scheduled for September 2025, pending any settlements.
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HUD issues 'extensive' update to manufactured housing safety standards

HUD's updates to manufactured housing standards aim to modernize features and increase demand.
The revisions include over 90 new standards focusing on innovation and consumer preferences.
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HUD reaches agreement with Texas county over alleged misuse of disaster buyout program

HUD reached a settlement with Harris County over alleged discrimination in its disaster buyout program, despite the county's denial of the allegations.

HUD announces fresh round of home renovation grants for seniors to age in place

HUD allocates $3.7 million for home renovations to aid low-income seniors in aging in place across Florida, Maine, and Massachusetts.

HUD reaches agreement with Texas county over alleged misuse of disaster buyout program

HUD reached a settlement with Harris County over alleged discrimination in its disaster buyout program, despite the county's denial of the allegations.

HUD announces fresh round of home renovation grants for seniors to age in place

HUD allocates $3.7 million for home renovations to aid low-income seniors in aging in place across Florida, Maine, and Massachusetts.
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Biden is making it harder to buy homes - just to please green radicals and Wall Street

HUD's new 'energy-saving' rule under President Biden increases home construction costs, impacting affordability for federally assisted buyers.

HUD issues Fair Housing Act guidance on AI use

HUD released guidelines to apply Fair Housing Act to AI in tenant screening and housing advertising, aligned with Biden's Executive Order.

The feds want to study giving cash to renters. Will Californians be included?

HUD is considering giving cash directly to renters to cut down red tape and empower tenants.
HUD's pilot programs may inspire national change in how subsidies are implemented.

HUD signs onto international climate declaration in France

HUD signed onto Declaration de Chaillot for zero emissions buildings
Learning from other nations about climate-resilient housing

Olympian Motors' electric SUV slated for Q2 2024 release, teases Cybertruck with AR windshield and a retro-futuristic design - Yanko Design

The Model 84 electric vehicle by Olympian Motors is a retro-futuristic rear-wheel convertible with an augmented reality heads-up display.
The car is made with forged titanium and military-grade carbon fiber for durability and safety, and has a top speed of 160 mph and a range of 335 miles on a single charge.

HECM study assesses financial impacts of program over 20 years

The study on the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program assessed its effectiveness over 20 years, focusing on economic impacts and implications for the Federal Housing Administration's MMI Fund.

Amid global tech outage, HUD reports FHA Connection issues

FHA Connection portal experienced outages due to a global tech outage affecting major U.S. tech providers.

HUD awards $325M in grants to rehab distressed housing

HUD awarded $325 million to 15 cities under the Choice Neighborhoods program alongside President Biden's housing proposal.
The Choice Neighborhoods program focuses on revitalizing distressed housing, neighborhood businesses, services, and schools.

As heat waves intensify, more public housing residents may get help with AC bills

Public housing residents are vulnerable to heat illness without AC, federal mandate lacking, recent HUD guidance changing cooling bill subsidies
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