Federal Housing Administration
Coverage of Federal Housing Administration in the Nexus archive.
- Bipartisan affordable housing bill advances in Congress with goal to boost supply, limit corporate buying
A bipartisan affordable housing bill, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing bill, advances in Congress with goals to increase housing supply, reduce costs, and limit corporate ownership of homes. The bill includes provisions to revise federal housing programs, increase loan limits, and prevent corporations from buying large numbers of homes. Senator John Hickenlooper emphasized reducing bureaucracy and ensuring housing remains accessible.
- The Price of Entry May Be Dropping for Prospective Homebuyers, Survey Finds
Median down payments for homebuyers reached their lowest level in four years, dropping 19% year-over-year to $23,400 in Q1 2026. Mortgage rates declined from a year prior, and government-backed loans like FHA and VA accounted for a third of purchase mortgages, easing affordability pressures.
- Arkansas whites-only community sued for discrimination by woman with black husband whose application to buy land was denied
A woman with a black husband has sued an Arkansas whites-only community for discrimination after their application to buy land was denied. The community's rules allegedly restrict ownership to white people. The lawsuit claims this policy is discriminatory and violates federal law.
- Florida's $130k housing miracle comes with a brutal catch as families priced out of paradise flock to first trailer park in decades
Florida's affordable housing solution comes with a catch, pricing out families who are now moving to trailer parks. The $130k housing option is not viable for many, leading to a surge in trailer park residents. This phenomenon marks a significant shift in Florida's housing landscape.