Fox Business, Sept. 29, 2021–Kelsey RamirezThe Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would continue to offer COVID-19-related forbearance. The program, which was set to …
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Waters’ Decades of Housing Work Hangs in the Balance in Reconciliation Cliffhanger
Roll Call, Sept. 28, 2021–Caitlin ReillyHouse Financial Services Chairwoman Maxine Waters will have something to celebrate if Democrats can enact their $3.5 trillion reconciliation package: an unprecedented infusion of public …

New York Rents Jump as Covid-19 Pandemic Discounts Fade
Wall Street Journal, Sept. 28, 2021–Will Parker (subscription)Landlords offered rare deals at buildings with roof decks and golf simulators. Now renters are facing steep increases.https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-rents-jump-as-covid-19-pandemic-discounts-fade-11632830401?mod=hp_listc_pos2

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More Americans are Moving into Fire-Risky Areas
Bloomberg, Sept. 24, 2021–Laura Bliss, Marie PatinoIn the first year of Covid, migration increased into places that have seen recent wildfires — even as blazes intensify.https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2021-moves-into-fire-zones/?srnd=premium

HUD, FHFA: Freddie Mac Can Buy Group Home-Backed Loans
National Mortgage Professional, Sept. 23, 2021–David KrechevskyFreddie Mac will purchase mortgages secured by a property owned by an individual and rented to a group home for persons with disabilities.https://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news/hud-fhfa-freddie-mac-can-buy-group-home-backed-loans

Ida Storm Damage Expected to Cost Insurers at Least $31 Billion
Wall Street Journal, Sept. 22, 2021–Leslie Scism (subscription)Ida is poised to join Katrina, Sandy, Harvey and Irma on the list of the top five costliest hurricanes as measured by insured …

Frustrated House Hunters Are Giving Up on Buying Only to Face an Expensive Rental Market
Money magazine, Sept. 22, 2021–Aly J. YaleBurned-out house hunters are tired of bidding wars, rising prices and dwindling options and are bowing out of the purchase market. Unfortunately, the pivot …