The landlord refused to rent an apartment to a woman who had a young son. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that owners of a residential property in…
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White House Council of Economic Advisers Issues 10-Year Cost Estimates for DSA Agenda
The projected costs equal $49 trillion, or nearly $400,000 per U.S. household. The White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) issued a report, ahead of the midterm elections,…
Read MoreFHFA Directs Federal Mortgage Originators to Accept VantageScore Credit Numbers
New credit score model to be accepted by the wider market. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte has directed Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae to accept VantageScore 4.0 credit scores. Director…
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DOJ Secures Housing Rights Settlement in Domestic Violence Case
After violating a federal law on domestic violence, two landlords face legal repercussions. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the settlement of United States v. David Montanus and…
Read MoreFTC Reports Rise in Rental Scams Targeting Young Adults
Fake listings on online platforms have been linked to millions in reported losses. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced that consumers have reported nearly 65,000 rental scams…
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FTC Files Antitrust Suit Against Zillow and Redfin Over Multifamily Ad Agreement
Federal agency alleges $100 million deal unlawfully reduced competition in online rental listings market. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently filed an antitrust lawsuit against Zillow Group,…
Read MoreHUD Allocates Funding for Affordable Housing Project in Reno, Nevada
Supports 150 new affordable rentals to rehabilitated Silverado Manor. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) finalized a $37 million transaction with Reno, Nevada, this month, supporting…
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Treasury Offers $498 Million to Low-Income Housing Projects
The funding will provide long-term fixed-rate capital for large-scale construction. The Treasure Department announced $498 million in fixed-rate capital for housing in low-income urban, rural, and Native communities,…
Read MoreHUD Charges New Hampshire Landlord for Unlawfully Seeking Eviction
The property manager conducted a background check on long-term tenant after a fair housing complaint. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has charged a New Hampshire…
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Labor Department Documents Mixed Inflation Cues in August Report
The department also released employment numbers, which missed projections. In its monthly inflation report released Wednesday, the Department of Labor found that the consumer price index increased 0.2…
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