More stories about Legislation

• Congress Pushes to Raise Foreign Investment Levels in Real Estate

  Foreign investors continue to circle around the multifamily industry, but it's another flock of capital that can’t seem to find a home.

• Fate of Fannie, Freddie Hinges on Midterms

  The path that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac follow out of conservatorship will be guided by the results of the mid-term elections.

• The Community Reinvestment Act Shows its Age

  The evolution of the banking industry has exposed some flaws in the way the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is administered.

• Mass. Senate Candidate Coakley Springs to Defend Coastal Homeowners

• Case Challenges California’s InclusionaryHousing Laws

  Affordable housing advocates in California are keeping a close eye on local housing laws this year after a developer won a major victory in his challenge of a Los Angeles plan.

• Donovan: HUD’s 2011 Budget ReassertsCommitment to Rental Housing

  The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) proposed 2011 budget delivers a message, said Secretary Shaun Donovan.

• Hagan Becomes AHTCC President

  Joe Hagan, president and CEO of the National Equity Fund, Inc., is the new president of the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition (AHTCC).

• Bill to Extend Exchange Program Introduced

  The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Exchange Expansion and Job Creation Act of 2010 has been introduced by Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-Calif.).

• Don’t Be Afraid to Protest Property TaxAssessments

  Low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) property owners must monitor their tax valuations without fail, especially given the current economic climate. 

• Previous survey results: American Recovery andReinvestment Act

  HousingFinance.com recently asked readers their thoughts on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds one year later.