Housing Headlines
Opinion: Amid a National Housing Shortage, Congress Must Expand Supply
“There are so many issues that divide our nation, but one thing both Democrats and Republicans clearly understand and agree on is the urgent need for more housing, which is why reforms like these...
Federal tax bill: What it could mean for affordable housing
COMMENTARY | Proposed federal tax incentives can make a huge difference in helping states like Oregon address the housing crisis. Last year, I had the honor of testifying before one of the...
It’s time for Congress to address the affordable housing crisis
By Representatives Darin LaHood (R-ILL.) and Suzan DelBene(D-WASH.), Opinion Contributors From coast to coast, the foundation of a thriving community is affordable housing. Making sure hardworking...
FHFA Announces Increase in the Enterprises’ LIHTC Cap
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) will each be allowed to invest up to $1 billion annually in the...
FHFA Announces Conforming Loan Limit Values for 2024
Washington, D.C. – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced the conforming loan limit values (CLLs) for mortgages Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) will acquire in...
Pandemic funds flowing to affordable apartments, down payment assistance
Housing officials note that with some help, Nevadans can buy homes and have a mortgage payment on par with many apartment rent rates. When state lawmakers allocated a quarter of a billion dollars of...
184 Local Government Leaders Sign Onto Letter in Support of the AHCIA of 2023
Today, a letter signed by 184 local government leaders representing cities, counties and other municipalities of all sizes across the country was sent to Congressional leadership in support of the...
Federal Housing Agencies Issue Reminder of Mortgage Assistance for Those Impacted by the Maui Wildfires
WASHINGTON - Today, Federal Housing Agencies - Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), United States...
HUD Awards Nearly $140 Million to Protect Families from Lead and Other Home Health and Safety Hazards
Funding to make low-income families’ homes safer and healthier. WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded today nearly $140 million to 36 state and local...
