Local fees trap state housing affordability reforms in a vicious circle

Local fees trap state housing affordability reforms in a vicious circle

Procedural and zoning barriers are proving to be only the beginning of the gauntlet for adding new ground-up residential supply to America’s housing-starved communities. While removing red tape and outdated zoning laws... Read more »
NAR supports major housing reforms in 2026 legislative agenda

NAR supports major housing reforms in 2026 legislative agenda

ROAD to Housing Act With a goal of streamlined permitting, expanded infrastructure investments, and new developments to increases housing supply and affordability across the country, NAR has been a strong proponent of... Read more »
How Trump’s 2026 Housing Reforms Aim to Tackle Affordability Crisis

How Trump’s 2026 Housing Reforms Aim to Tackle Affordability Crisis

President Trump’s 2026 housing reforms aim to boost affordability by lowering mortgage rates, cutting red tape on new construction, and possibly introducing new loan types, though the full impact depends on legislative... Read more »
New View Advisors pushes for reverse mortgage reforms

New View Advisors pushes for reverse mortgage reforms

The discussion also coincides with a rise in private-label reverse mortgages, which according to New View’s estimates, now account for about 40% of market activity. New View addressed each of the 21... Read more »
California Insurance Official Takes Heat on Proposed Reforms

California Insurance Official Takes Heat on Proposed Reforms

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is in the hot seat. Just before the public official outlined reforms to stave off an exodus of insurance companies from the state, homeowners and consumer advocates... Read more »
Senate considers flood insurance reforms, but roadblocks remain

Senate considers flood insurance reforms, but roadblocks remain

The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs held a hearing on Thursday that focused on the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), showing that its bipartisan support... Read more »