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Why antitrust talk may be a pressure tactic — not a probe — against homebuilders

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A Friday-morning news report suggesting that the Trump administration is exploring an antitrust probe into U.S. homebuilders landed with its intended shock value. The implication? Washington, having rattled its saber, may be preparing to treat large builders as a concentrated market actor whose behavior is contributing to America’s housing affordability crisis. By late Friday afternoon, […]

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Sasha Jackson joins Housing Policy Council as SVP for market structure

Ed DeMarco, Fannie Mae, Housing Market, Housing Policy, Housing Policy Council, People Movers, U.S. Department of the Treasury /

The Housing Policy Council (HPC) — a trade association representing mortgage lenders and servicers, title insurers, and technology and data companies — said Monday that Alexander (Sasha) Jackson has joined the organization as senior vice president for market structure. Jackson brings more than 15 years of experience in housing finance across the public and private

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Spanberger unveils Virginia housing affordability plan

Affordable housing, Homebuilders, Housing Policy, HWmember, Policy, Politics, The Builder's Daily, Virginia /

Affordability has become the defining test of political electability today. From housing to groceries, voters increasingly judge candidates by their ability to reduce everyday costs.​ Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D) focused on improving affordability during her campaign. To follow through, she rolled out a housing agenda that leans heavily on preservation of existing affordable homes,

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YIMBY group sues Newsom over SB 9 pause in L.A. wildfire zones

Housing Policy, Lawsuit, Policy, The Builder's Daily, Wildfire /

California Gov. Gavin Newsom gave the state’s “yes-in-my-backyard” coalition celebrated wins this year on housing legislation. Those same pro-housing activists have now sued him over an August executive order that exempts fire-ravaged areas in Los Angeles from a 2021 state law — Senate Bill 9 — that paved the way for higher density on single-family

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House committee is set to review Senate-approved housing bill

Homebuilders, House of Representatives, Housing Policy, Policy, The Builder's Daily, U.S. Senate /

The ROAD to Housing Act wasn’t included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) released on Sunday, despite speculation that it might sneak in as an attachment to the more urgent priority $900 billion defense spending bill.  Still, the bipartisan housing legislation, which enjoys widespread support in both parties, could be signed into law next

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Center for American Progress outlines plan to reduce housing costs

Center for American Progress outlines plan to reduce housing costs

Affordability, Construction, Government Lending, Homebuilders, Housing Inventory, Housing Market, Housing Policy, HWmember /

The Center for American Progress (CAP) recently put out a plan aimed at lowering housing costs nationwide by increasing construction and making homebuilding more affordable through federal efforts. The “Build, Baby, Build” proposal, published by CAP on Nov. 17, targets the nation’s estimated housing shortage of 2 million units, which the group says has contributed

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RAND study reveals key strategies to boost housing voucher effectiveness

Affordable housing, Housing Market, Housing Policy, HUD, HWmember, Multifamily Housing, Rental Assistance, Single-Family Rentals /

RAND and the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at the University of California at Berkeley have released a joint report examining how local housing agencies can more effectively use federal housing vouchers. The study, funded by the Cooper Housing Institute, found that while the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program — popularly known as Section 8

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LISC appoints Valerie White to lead national housing strategy

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The Local Initiatives Support Corp. (LISC) has appointed Valerie White to lead its national housing team — expanding her role beyond her current position as senior executive director of LISC New York. White will oversee the organization’s national housing investments — which total $30.4 billion to date — with a focus on expanding access to

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Democrats put housing front and center in NYC mayoral debate

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With the next race for the mayor of America’s largest city in full swing — and as a city that has consistently elected Democrats for the position for much of the past century — the first Democratic primary debate for the 2025 election was rife with attacks and sweeping policy promises. Nine candidates were on

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MBA brings on Kaitlin Hildner in policy role

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The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced on Friday afternoon that Kaitlin Hildner has joined the association, taking on the role of Associate Vice President of Loan Administration Policy. In her role, Hildner will help lead the development and implementation of MBA’s strategy on legislative, regulatory and other industry issues related to loan administration and mortgage

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