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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission and five states reached a proposed settlement requiring Redfin to reenter the online rental-listings business and stripping restrictions from its $100 million agreement …
FTC Deal Forces Redfin Back Into Rental Listings Market Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — Housing accounted for nearly one-third of more than 30,000 online searches for health and social services in Coatesville’s 19320 ZIP code over the past 18 months, signaling …
Coatesville Searches Point to Persistent Housing Strain Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration is directing communities toward a treatment-first approach to homelessness and substance use, releasing a federal toolkit that prioritizes addiction and mental-health services alongside housing …
HHS, HUD Push Treatment-First Model for Homelessness Read More
MALVERN, PA — The University of Florida has begun construction on the first phase of a long-term campus housing expansion, partnering with Balfour Beatty to deliver a 2,217-bed residential development …
Balfour Beatty Lands UF Housing Project in Growth Push Read More
FORT WASHINGTON, PA — First-time homebuyers accounted for 49% of Newrez’s purchase mortgages in 2025 despite persistent affordability pressures, reflecting continued demand for homeownership even as buyers face higher home …
New Data Shows First-Time Buyers Hold Near Half of Loans Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — RentGrow has agreed to pay $2.25 million and change how it prepares tenant screening reports to resolve allegations that it violated federal consumer reporting law, a case …
FTC Seeks $2.25M RentGrow Settlement Over Screening Reports Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A bipartisan bill that would prevent Pennsylvania agencies from using Social Security benefits intended for foster youth to offset the cost of their care advanced unanimously from …
House Committee Advances Bill to Preserve Foster Youth Benefits Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress has approved a sweeping bipartisan housing package that includes two measures backed by Sen. John Fetterman aimed at preserving existing housing stock and helping local governments …
Fetterman Housing Measures Advance as Congress Sends Bill to Trump Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Health and Human Services is making more than $700 million available for addiction, mental health, crisis response, and homelessness-related programs, including a new $96 …
HHS Unveils $708 Million Behavioral Health Funding Push Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Communities nationwide will soon be able to apply for federal homelessness funding under a revised program that places greater emphasis on services beyond permanent housing.
New Homeless Funding Plan Signals Major Policy Shift Read More