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NMHC Encouraged Following HUD Meeting on Expanding Housing Supply
Posted In: Article of the Week, Industry,
Date posted Jul 28

Yesterday, NMHC President Sharon Wilson Géno participated in a roundtable discussion with HUD leaders, housing providers and other housing...

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White House rolls out measures aimed at lowering cost of housing, increasing supply
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jul 27

The White House is taking steps aimed at increasing the the supply of affordable housing while also bolstering protections for renters. The housing...

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Biden Administration Announces Actions on Rental 'Junk Fees'
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jul 20

This is the latest step in the administration's broader push to eliminate junk fees of all kinds.

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NMHC, NAA Support the Introduction of Choice in Affordable Housing Act
Posted In: Article of the Week, Industry,
Date posted Jul 13

The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and the National Apartment Association (NAA) applaud the introduction of the Choice in...

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City of Austin Suspends Partnership with Texas DPS
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jul 12

Interim City Manager Jesús Garza has suspended the City of Austin’s partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety in...

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As Texas Lawmakers Tussle Over Property Tax Relief, It's Unclear Whether Renters Will Benefit
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jul 6

"As Texas lawmakers tussle over property tax relief, it’s unclear whether renters will benefit" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a...

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HUD’s New Inspection Standards in Effect
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jul 5

As of July 1, 2023, public housing will be inspected by a new standard with others to soon follow. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban...

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Pflugerville ISD taking steps to provide affordable housing
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jun 30

The Pflugerville ISD board of trustees approved two measures as part of the district’s efforts to bring affordable housing to its employees...

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Texas Governor Doubles Down on Lowering Property Taxes
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jun 28

Greg Abbott Says He’ll Keep Calling Special Sessions Until Property Tax Relief Bill Reaches His Desk

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A pandemic-era 'lifeline' for renters facing eviction in San Marcos is set to expire
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jun 28

Andrew Maglich was living in student apartments last year when he got notice he would receive less financial aid for the following school year than...

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Apartment Rents Decline YoY for First Time
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jun 28

Renters now prioritize affordability with studios outperforming two-bedroom units.

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Governor Abbott Announces Second Special Session Agenda
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jun 27

June 27, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced Special Session #2 and issued a proclamation identifying agenda...

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