Hollywood, Florida Invokes Live Local 4.0 Over Broward
Hollywood, Florida leverages Live Local 4.0 to force a county decision on a Related Group beachfront project, signali...
Housing Policy
Discover four Housing Policy articles that explain how policy shifts influence mortgages, loan options, and down payments, helping you save on homefinances and invest wisely.
55 articlesConnecticut Passes Private Listing Rules for Homes
Connecticut signs a new law that requires public marketing for most small residential listings. The measure aims to b...
Scissor Stairs Lower Washington Costs Boost Multifamily Loans
Washington moves to allow scissor stairs in multifamily buildings, a change lenders say could reduce upfront costs an...
Clariti Studio Launches to Help Cities Cut Permitting Delays
Clariti unveils Clariti AI Studio, a free training program for local governments aiming to speed up permitting. The i...
Rent Stabilization Fracas Shapes Providence Mayoral Race
Providence faces a pivotal September primary as the rent stabilization fracas shapes the mayoral contest. The council...
FHA Will Keep Tri-Merge Credit Reports Amid Scoring Shift
The FHA will keep tri-merge credit reports as it modernizes its loan scoring, aligning with the FHFA and HUD directio...
Federal Funding Mixed Housing Draws Mixed Reactions
House appropriators moved a fiscal 2027 THUD bill that preserves key housing programs but hints at reductions elsewhe...
Build-To-Rent Strategy Could Jeopardy: Lawmakers Push Back
A proposed seven-year sell-off rule could alter the economics of build-to-rent projects. This article breaks down wha...
California Legislators Re-Try ‘Loophole-Proof’ Starter Law
California lawmakers move to tighten a five-year-old starter-home law, with SB 1116 clearing the Senate 37-0 and head...
HUD Urges States to Cut Fees, Simplify Codes, Permits
The U.S. housing agency released a deregulation roadmap aimed at trimming permit fees, simplifying building codes, an...
Road Wins House Nod as Build-To-Rent Rules Get Carved Out
The House passed an amended ROAD to Housing Act, striking the seven-year selloff for new BTR communities while keepin...
Maryland Overrides Municipal Zoning for Transit Housing
Maryland is set to preempt local zoning near rail hubs, unlocking state land for housing and targeting thousands of n...