The Latest Breaking News from HUD

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Despite homelessness being on the rise, local governments keep cracking down on efforts to shelter those without permanent housing.

Reason · Oct 15, 2024

What Happens When FEMA Buys Your House?

As hurricane damage mounts, the government is buying—and sometimes seizing—homes in flood-prone areas, sparking concerns over property rights and accusations of discrimination.

Reason · Oct 11, 2024

Feds Sue Another Landlord for Discriminating Against an Emotional Support Animal

Federal housing officials allege a New Hampshire landlord violated the Fair Housing Act for refusing to show a unit to two women with emotional support dogs.

Reason · Oct 9, 2024

A New York landlord tried to evict a tenant over her three emotional support parrots. Now she’s won $165k

The tenant has kept three parrots — Layla, Ginger, and Curtis — ‘to ameliorate the effects of anxiety and depression,’ according to court filings

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024

Code Games

Plus: An appeals court sides with property owners seeking compensation for the CDC's eviction ban, a Michigan court backs the would-be builders of a "green cemetery," and Kamala Harris' spotty supply-side credentials.

Reason · Aug 20, 2024

FHA loan vs. conventional loan: What homebuyers should know

FHA home loans can be a good option for first-time homebuyers, as well as those with lower credit scores, as they’re backed by the federal government.

Fortune · Jul 22, 2024

Trump Changes His Mind on Zoning. Again.

Whoever is president has very weak incentives to get zoning reform right.

Reason · Jul 17, 2024

Trump Nears VP Decision: Vance, Rubio And Burgum In The Spotlight

Beyond these three frontrunners, Trump's potential picks also include Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, former HUD Secretary Ben Carson, and Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York.

International Business Times · Jul 10, 2024

Biden vs. Trump: Housing Policy Edition

How do the two major party candidates stack up on housing policy?

Reason · Jul 9, 2024

Can you get a home loan with bad credit?

Lenders typically want homebuyers to have a FICO Score of at least 620, but it may still be possible to get a mortgage if your score is 500 or higher.

Fortune · Jul 8, 2024