CATEGORIES FOR housing affordability
New Housing Affordability Plans Released
The White House released new housing affordability plans in response to the rise in home prices over the last year. […]
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Infrastructure Bill Could Transform the Housing Industry
On Tuesday, The United States Senate passed a $1 Trillion infrastructure bill that could transform the housing industry. The legislation […]
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Homeownership Month Recognition
President Joe Biden issued a proclamation declaring June as National Homeownership Month. President Biden says, “homeownership is the cornerstone of […]
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Modular Construction Market Growth
The modular construction market will grow to more than $21 billion worldwide this year. As a matter of fact, experts […]
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The American Jobs Plan will address the affordable housing crisis
President Joe Biden’s American Jobs Plan is investing in more than just jobs. The plan will focus on infrastructure, including […]
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“HERS test” key to determining housing affordability
This week in Birmingham, Alabama Power sent certified RESNET HERS Raters to the North Titusville neighborhood to conduct a HERS […]
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$500,000 in CARES Act Funding to Fair Housing Organizations
On Monday, September 21st, HUD announced it's giving additional funding to 15 Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) agencies. The total amount awarded is over $500,000 to Fair Housing agencies. The agencies span across 12 states. This funding is to support activities related to COVID-19.
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Resuming REAC Inspections: Tuesday Tip
REAC is back! Vickie discusses everything you need to know about the resuming of REAC physical inspections, including all the protocols and strategies HUD and REAC are using to avoid the spread of COVID-19.
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Tuesday Tip: Economic Impact Payment for Non-Filers
Vickie discusses information about the Economic Impact Payment for Non-Filers (RHIIP Listserv #445) in this week's Tuesday Tip!
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Tuesday Tip: Preserving Community and Neighborhood Choice
Vickie covers the "Preserving Community and Neighborhood Choice" rule that was announced on August 7th. This ruling was announced along with the repeal of the "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing" rule put into place by the Obama Administration in 2015.
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