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HUD to try again to change homelessness assistance program

The Trump administration will renew its effort to change the approach to the nation’s largest homelessness assistance program with a request for funding that will be released next month. The Department of Housing and Urban Development said it will publish the 2026 Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity by…

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Does Your Retirement Plan Ignore Half of Your Net Worth? Here's How You Can Tap Your Housing Wealth for a More Robust Retirement

Including your housing wealth in your retirement plan can lead to higher lifetime income and a larger legacy than a plan based on selling the home for the cash.

Kiplinger

A Build America, Buy America law is causing construction delays amid the US housing crisis

A law requiring that most materials in federally funded affordable housing are made in America is fully kicking in

The Independent UK

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Housing First helps people find permanent homes in Detroit − but HUD plans to divert funds to short-term solutions

A bureaucratic shift in Washington is threatening to undo years of progress in Detroit’s fight against homelessness, potentially forcing thousands of the city’s most fragile residents back onto the streets.

The Conversation

HUD proposes rule that would force noncitizens from public housing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is proposing a rule that would limit public housing mostly to citizens, which advocates fear could lead to tens of thousand of people being evicted

The Independent UK

Can’t Qualify for That Condo: 7 Things You Should Know About a Spot FHA Loan

You found the condo. You pictured the furniture. You imagined morning coffee on that tiny balcony. Then the lender dropped the bomb: the condo project doesn’t qualify for FHA financing. That moment feels like someone slammed the brakes on your future. But before you walk away from the deal, you…

The Free Financial Advisor

The Silent Crisis: 5 Basic Needs Seniors Can No Longer Afford

Somewhere between 19 and 47 million seniors in the United States are struggling financially, with up to 80% of older households considered to be economically...

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Feds launch fair housing probe into North Texas development marketed to Muslims

HUD is investigating whether the project that had been called the East Plano Islamic Center City discriminated based on race or national origin.

The Texas Tribune

They’re Organizing to Stop the Next Assault on Immigrant Families

Community groups are pushing back on an impending HUD rule that would force undocumented immigrants from public housing, splitting families.

Capital & Main

‘Deeply illogical’: this man’s life work could end homelessness – and Trump is doing all he can to stop it

After four decades of research and over a decade of federal support, Housing First’s Sam Tsemberis is ‘back to being an outlaw’ in the US

The Guardian - US

Can Congress Get 'YIMBY Grants' Right?

Plus: The House passes housing reform, Florida advances ADUs, and Zohran Mamdani hosts show trials for bad landlords.

Reason

5 Unexpected Places Seniors Are Getting Free Financial Help

Managing finances in retirement is complicated, and hiring a professional financial planner often costs thousands of dollars in fees. However, in 2026, there is a...

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Federal officials close discrimination case over Texas’ distribution of Hurricane Harvey aid

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has ended a yearslong investigation into how the General Land Office handled $1 billion in disaster aid.

The Texas Tribune

The Great Zoning Crackdown on Data Centers

Plus: The Trump administration wants to roll back "disparate impact" regulations, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to roll back environmental review regulations, and L.A. waives fees for wildfire rebuilds.

Reason

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The Conversation

Some hard-earned lessons from Detroit on how to protect the safety net for community partners in research

For the past 10 years, I have worked on closing the communication gaps that keep older adults at arm’s length from research that could improve their lives.

The Guardian - US

‘Counterintuitive and dangerous’: advocates warn Trump administration policies will increase homelessness

Recent cuts to flagship federal program that funds housing and other services described as ‘chaotic and disruptive’

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Reverse Mortgage Servicing Changes Are Confusing Borrowers

For many seniors, a reverse mortgage—officially known as a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)—is the final piece of the retirement puzzle. It offers the promise...

Capital & Main

Section 8 Housing Assistance in Jeopardy From Proposed Cuts and Restrictions

Trump and Republican lawmakers want steep funding cuts, while new eligibility rules from HUD would imperil housing for millions of people.

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The Independent UK

20 states sue Trump over his plans to cut homeless funding and put thousands on the street

Thousands of Americans are at risk of losing shelter under planned cuts and new conditions on funds, lawsuit says

The Conversation

Black and Latino homeowners in Philly face discrimination when appraisers assess their properties

For most families, owning a home is the primary way to accumulate wealth and transfer that wealth to future generations.

The Mary Sue

After the 50-year mortgage plan, Trump might introduce a 15-year car loan. Ironically, American cars don’t even last that long

Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan has had its fair share of public scrutiny. But despite most Americans rejecting the idea as a “time cage,” there is news circulating about a “15-year car loan.” Basically, it’s a lifetime payment plan for cars that break down before they’re fully paid off.

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Why Seniors Should Avoid Reverse Mortgages Until They Read the Fine Print

For many retirees, a reverse mortgage appears to be the perfect solution: convert home equity into cash without monthly payments. It’s marketed as a way...

Kiplinger

Treat Home Equity Like Other Investments in Your Retirement Plan: Look at Its Track Record

Homeowners who are considering using home equity in their retirement plan can analyze it like they do their other investments. Here's how.

Benzinga

Airports Reject DHS, Noem Video Blaming Democrats For Shutdown Citing Hatch Act Concerns

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem instructed airports to play a video blaming Democrats for flight delays and other disruptions due to the ongoing government shutdown.

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Why Some Seniors Are Choosing Reverse Mortgages—and the Risks They Don’t Warn You About

With rising inflation, longer retirements, and shrinking pensions, more seniors are turning to reverse mortgages to unlock home equity. On the surface, it sounds ideal—get...

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