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Realtor.com has released its 2024 Housing Forecast, revealing that lower mortgage rates and easing home prices could spark the beginning of an affordability turnaround. However, the supply of existing homes …
2024 Housing Forecast Reveals Potential Turnaround in Affordability Despite Tight Supply Read MoreWILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki and Director of Real Estate and Housing Robert Weir recently held a Networking and Information Session to promote affordable homeownership for eligible city …
Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki Promotes Affordable Homeownership in East Side Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania state lawmakers, along with advocates and individuals who experienced homelessness in their youth, have come together on Wednesday to highlight new legislation aimed …
Pennsylvania State Lawmakers Champion Legislation to Combat Rising Youth Homelessness Read More
The housing market balance is shifting towards renters as an increase in multifamily home construction helps drive down rental prices, according to the Realtor.com® September Rental Report. The report also …
Rental Market Tips in Favor of Renters as Multifamily Construction Increases Read More
The Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently obtained a settlement that will require credit reporting agency Trans Union LLC and a subsidiary to pay a …
Trans Union Fined $15 Million in FTC and CFPB Settlement Over Inaccurate Tenant Screening Reports Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency has issued a Request for Proposals soliciting applications from organizations for projects to improve the availability and affordability of housing across the commonwealth. …
PHFA Issues RFP for PHARE Funding to Support Local Housing Initiatives Read More The total worth of U.S. homes hit a record $46.8 trillion in June, according to a new report from Redfin, a technology-powered real estate brokerage. This overtakes the prior all-time high …
Record-Breaking U.S. Home Values Soar as Housing Market Continues to Surge Read More
TD Bank Group (TD) announced that applications are now open for the 2023 TD Ready Challenge. This year, TD is seeking to support eligible non-profit and charitable organizations focused on …
TD Ready Challenge 2023: $10 Million in Grants Available to Address Affordable Housing Barriers Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced action against a Shippensburg landlord and his affiliates for allegedly discriminating against a Black family, attempting to block their move-in, and harassing them …
Attorney General Takes Swift Action Against Discrimination: Landlord Faces Consequences for Unfair Treatment of Black Family Read More
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it is taking two actions to lower housing costs for Americans by increasing the supply of affordable housing. HUD’s actions …
HUD Takes Actions to Increase Affordable Housing Supply and Lower Costs Read More