In a recent speech before the New England Council, Sen. Elizabeth Warren calls for big national investment to lower housing costs nationwide, while fortifying protections for both renters and families.

A new poll has found that renters prefer their property managers utilize electronic methods of payment, as nearly 80% of renters polled preferred digital payment options when receiving a security deposit refund from a landlord or property management company.

HUD and the Census Bureau have reported privately‐owned housing starts were up in November 2023, nearly 15% above October 2023’s totals.

A new analysis from Matic has found that continued challenges may lie ahead in the home insurance landscape in 2024, as record premiums and increased deductibles continue to impact mortgage lenders.

A lawsuit filed by the CFPB and Justice Department alleges that Texas-based developer and lender Colony Ridge targeted and exploited Hispanic borrowers with false statements and predatory loans.

According to the FHFA’s Foreclosure Prevention and Refinance Report for the third quarter, the GSEs’ serious delinquency rate declined at the end of the quarter, with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac completing more than 43,000 foreclosure prevention actions during Q3.

By opening a new round of applications, HUD's ConnectHomeUSA program seeks to support additional Department-assisted communities in getting affordable and reliable internet access.

According to AirDNA, increased economic stability will boost the short-term rental market in 2024, with demand anticipated to rise by 10.7% year-over-year.

According to the MBA, the share of mortgage loans in forbearance decreased to 0.26% nationwide in November, with roughly 70% of loan workouts initiated since 2020 classified as current.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Hank Johnson are leading a coalition of 90 lawmakers in requesting increased protections by the Bureau on forced arbitration for financial products and services.