Trump’s GSE reform plan back on the table
After more than 16 years under federal conservatorship, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—two government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) critical to the U.S. housing finance system—may finally be released under a renewed push by the...
President Trump reveals commitment to decentralizing housing aid
President Donald Trump is demonstrating his commitment to decentralizing housing aid. On May 2, 2025, he released his Fiscal Year 2026 "skinny budget," outlining the administration’s broad spending goals. While presidential budget...
Multifamily industry excluded in FTC’s final rule on junk fees
The multifamily industry was excluded in the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) final "junk fees" rule that targets bait-and-switch pricing tactics that result in unfair competition. The FTC published its final rule on...
