HUD Issues New Proposed Fair Housing Rule

HUD yesterday published its proposed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule, which it said is intended to offer “clearer guidance” to states and local governments to help them improve affordable housing choices in their community.

HUD Issues New Proposed Fair Housing Rule

HUD yesterday published its proposed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule, which it said is intended to offer “clearer guidance” to states and local governments to help them improve affordable housing choices in their community.

New Home Sales Post Modest November Increase

November sales of new single‐family houses rose by 1.3 percent from October and by nearly 17 percent from a year ago, HUD and the Census Bureau reported yesterday.

Residential Briefs

The Federal Housing Finance Agency will extend, from Dec. 19 to Jan. 21, 2020, the deadline for interested parties to provide input on potential changes to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security pooling practices.

October New Home Sales Dip, But Outlook Brighter

HUD and the Census Bureau yesterday reported sales of new single‐family houses in October fell slightly but performed strongly compared to a year ago.

October Housing Starts: Slow and Steady Wins the Month

October housing starts rose by nearly 4 percent, HUD and the Census Bureau reported yesterday, a welcome signal that momentum appears to be rising among home buyers and home builders.