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HUD Secretary names the states ‘ahead of the game’ on affordable housing

July 13, 2026

HUD Secretary names the states ‘ahead of the game’ on affordable housing

Housing Secretary Scott Turner says states embracing pro-development policies are making it easier to build homes and improve affordability.

Trump takes unusual step, lets bipartisan housing bill become law unsigned amid SAVE pressure campaign

July 11, 2026

Trump takes unusual step, lets bipartisan housing bill become law unsigned amid SAVE pressure campaign

Trump refused to sign the housing bill to pressure Congress on the SAVE America Act, but the measure became law without his signature at midnight.

Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill in protest over SAVE Act

July 10, 2026

Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill in protest over SAVE Act

Trump refuses to sign the bipartisan housing bill, using it as leverage to pressure lawmakers into passing the SAVE America Act on noncitizen voting.

'American houses are for American people': Trump housing chief insists immigration crackdown will lower costs

July 9, 2026

'American houses are for American people': Trump housing chief insists immigration crackdown will lower costs

HUD Secretary Scott Turner says illegal immigration drove up home prices and rents, arguing American houses should be reserved for American people.

The surprising hidden cost quietly adding nearly $132K to new home prices revealed

July 9, 2026

The surprising hidden cost quietly adding nearly $132K to new home prices revealed

Government regulations add nearly $132,000 to a new home's price, up 40% since 2021, according to a new NAHB study on the housing affordability crisis.

Homeowners terrorized by pro squatters turning dreams into nightmares in palm-lined paradise, experts say

July 5, 2026

Homeowners terrorized by pro squatters turning dreams into nightmares in palm-lined paradise, experts say

Professional squatters allegedly use forged deeds, fake leases and identity theft to hijack Los Angeles homes, prompting calls for a dedicated task force.

NYC rent board dissenter warns Mamdani-backed freeze could hurt affordable housing over time: 'Slow burn'

July 3, 2026

NYC rent board dissenter warns Mamdani-backed freeze could hurt affordable housing over time: 'Slow burn'

Rental Guidelines Board member Arpit Gupta said he disagrees with the freeze and favors a targeted approach that focuses more on low-income tenants.

Furious residents confront homeless housing leaders as popular beach community hits breaking point

July 2, 2026

Furious residents confront homeless housing leaders as popular beach community hits breaking point

Over 100 Los Angeles residents confronted supportive housing leaders over rising crime, drug activity and public safety concerns near Venice facilities.

America's housing market could run out of something more important than homes

July 2, 2026

America's housing market could run out of something more important than homes

A new report challenges the housing shortage narrative, arguing slower population growth and reduced immigration could mean fewer homebuyers ahead.

STEVE FORBES: Mamdani’s socialist rent-control puts New York on the road to housing ruin

July 1, 2026

STEVE FORBES: Mamdani’s socialist rent-control puts New York on the road to housing ruin

New York City rent freeze on 1 million rent-stabilized apartments is price control, not housing policy. It will reduce supply and hurt tenants.