HUD

From HUD to the Treasury, here's a look at the nine federal government agencies that are affected by the third federal government shutdown of 2018.

New-home construction rebounded last month to the best pace since August while permits rose to a seven-month high, a sign homebuilding is potentially stabilizing even as higher prices and borrowing costs pose headwinds.

The current deputy secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Pam Patenaude, will step down in January.

Julian Castro, a former mayor of San Antonio and Obama administration cabinet official, announced Wednesday he's setting up an exploratory committee for a 2020 presidential run.

The Democrat, who will likely head the Financial Services Committee, has signaled she'll make expanded housing opportunities for lower-income consumers a top priority.

Sales of new homes fell in October to the weakest pace since March 2016 as rising borrowing costs and elevated prices keep buyers out of the market.

New financing options and better inventory have bolstered the manufactured housing sector. Is this the answer to lenders' purchase-market woes?

New-home construction picked up in October on a rebound in apartments and other multifamily housing, offering some hope that the market is stabilizing despite rising prices and borrowing costs.

The Trump administration should consider putting much of the subsidized mortgage lending done by the federal government under the government-sponsored enterprises to improve efficiency and transparency.

Ginnie Mae is adding steps to its process for evaluating new issuers, including new notification requirements related to subservicer advances, servicing income, and borrowing facilities secured by mortgage servicing rights.