Archives For: housing
Happy Holidays, the Government is Still Shut Down
HousingWire published an article outlining the effects of the partial federal government shutdown on the housing industry.
26 Dec 2018
Rep. San Buenaventura Asks Governor to Issue Executive Orders Supporting Housing for Kilauea Eruption Evacuees
Hawaii 24/7 posted a media release outlining a request for three executive orders from Representative Joy A. San Buenaventura (HI, Dist. 4 Puna) to Governor David Ige. Among the orders is the request for a waiver of the landlord-tenant code, which would allow vacant properties in the foreclosure process to be rented.
2 Jun 2018
FHFA: Statement of Melvin Watt
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published the statement of Melvin L. Watt before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
23 May 2018
HUD: Record $28 Billion Awarded to Help Hard-Hit Areas in Nine States, Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands Recover from Major Disasters
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release announcing recovery funds that will address seriously damaged housing, businesses and infrastructure from major disasters that occurred since 2015.
10 Apr 2018
Housing Transition Team Advises Murphy: First, Acknowledge the Crisis
NJ Spotlight released an article highlighting a report from the New Jersey Housing Transition Advisory Committee that sets six priorities for increasing housing stock and keeping people in their homes.
31 Jan 2018
The Next Crisis for Puerto Rico: A Crush of Foreclosures
The New York Times published an article outlining the current state of housing in Puerto Rico.
16 Dec 2017
HUD: Pamela Hughes Patenaude Sworn in as Deputy Secretary by Vice President Mike Pence
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release announcing Pamela Hughes Patenaude as its new Deputy Secretary.
27 Sep 2017
FHFA: Statement of Melvin Watt
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released the statement of Melvin L. Watt before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
11 May 2017
Treasury Announces Additional Investment in Hardest Hit Fund
The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a press release announcing that it will invest an additional $2 billion in funds for assistance to struggling homeowners and communities.
19 Feb 2016
Fannie Mae: Consumer Optimism Toward the Economy Reaches New All-Time Survey High
On March 9, Fannie Mae published a release titled Consumer Optimism Toward the Economy Reaches New All-Time Survey High.
10 Mar 2015