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HUD's Turner calls Waters' protest letter a political stunt'

Plans to cut HUD staff and funding raise serious concerns about the future of fair and affordable housing in the U.S.

Non-profit organizations

Fair housing groups sue HUD, DOGE over grant cuts

The termination of Fair Housing Initiative Program grants undermines efforts against housing discrimination and raises questions over the authority of HUD.

Washington DC

DC Housing Authority seeks settlement with HUD over alleged mistreatment of disabled tenants

DCHA is working to improve accessibility for disabled individuals despite ongoing allegations and legal challenges regarding compliance with housing regulations.

The GAO to investigate HUD's attempted fair housing cuts

HUD's ability to enforce housing laws is endangered by significant staff cuts and grant terminations under the Trump Administration.

SF real estate

HUD rescinds appraisal review policies

fromwww.nytimes.com

NYC politics

Watchdog Agency to Investigate Attempted Cuts to Fair Housing Groups

HUD's Turner calls Waters' protest letter a political stunt'

Plans to cut HUD staff and funding raise serious concerns about the future of fair and affordable housing in the U.S.

Non-profit organizations

Fair housing groups sue HUD, DOGE over grant cuts

The termination of Fair Housing Initiative Program grants undermines efforts against housing discrimination and raises questions over the authority of HUD.

Washington DC

DC Housing Authority seeks settlement with HUD over alleged mistreatment of disabled tenants

DCHA is working to improve accessibility for disabled individuals despite ongoing allegations and legal challenges regarding compliance with housing regulations.

The GAO to investigate HUD's attempted fair housing cuts

HUD's ability to enforce housing laws is endangered by significant staff cuts and grant terminations under the Trump Administration.

SF real estate

HUD rescinds appraisal review policies

fromwww.nytimes.com

NYC politics

Watchdog Agency to Investigate Attempted Cuts to Fair Housing Groups

more#hud

1 month ago

Trump's assault on DEI hasn't ended efforts to stop appraisal bias

Under Biden, HUD's mortgagee letters reflect a significant regulatory focus on fair housing and appraisals, indicating ongoing enforcement actions that highlight legal risks in these areas.

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Real estate

NAR weighs speech code changes as industry pressure grows

1 month ago

SF real estate

NAR board approves changes to hate speech code

Real estate

NAR weighs speech code changes as industry pressure grows

1 month ago

SF real estate

NAR board approves changes to hate speech code

more#nar

#real-estate

Boston real estate

Do private listings sell for less than those publicly marketed?

Exclusive listings may create disadvantages for lower-income buyers and reduce market visibility while benefiting larger brokerages.

SF real estate

President Trump's administration just cut more Fair Housing policies: What's at stake? Who can help?

Rollbacks of fair appraisal policies impact not just homeowners, but entire communities that rely on accurate property valuations.

SF real estate

Compass goes retro with private exclusives listing book

Boston real estate

Do private listings sell for less than those publicly marketed?

Exclusive listings may create disadvantages for lower-income buyers and reduce market visibility while benefiting larger brokerages.

SF real estate

President Trump's administration just cut more Fair Housing policies: What's at stake? Who can help?

Rollbacks of fair appraisal policies impact not just homeowners, but entire communities that rely on accurate property valuations.

SF real estate

Compass goes retro with private exclusives listing book

more#real-estate

llinois bill looks to enshrine Clear Cooperation in state law

Under the proposed bill, brokerages in Illinois must advertise properties on public platforms within one day of seller agreement, promoting transparency in the housing market.

LA real estate

When should you share your own opinion of a house with a buyer?

Real estate agents must not share demographic data on a neighborhood regarding protected classes and should err on the side of data rather than personal opinion.

Real estate

SF real estate

fromABC7 San Francisco

Bay Area home appraiser must pay $75K, watch ABC7 documentary in discrimination settlement agreement

Settlement reached for discrimination in appraisals, serves as a catalyst for change within the appraisal industry.

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fromwww.npr.org