Housing
Washington Updates (05.31.12)
Urban League Jobs Chat – This Friday, June 1st
On Friday, June 1 the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its national employment statistics for May 2012. Key things to look for will include any indication that the economy is rebounding from its spring hiring slump and whether the unemployment rate is trending toward falling below that critical 8% mark as we head into the 2012 presidential election.
American Voices: Cy Richardson
This week’s “American Voices” essay is from Cy Richardson, vice president for housing and community development at the National Urban League.
The Urban Policy Alert (May 2012)
Obama Plan Would Help Responsible Homeowners Save Money on Mortgage Interest Rates
This week, the White House will outline its plan to jumpstart the economy by help- ing homeowners who are current on their payment of aFannie Mae or Freddie Mac-sponsored mortgage to take advantage of an all- time low in 30-year fixed rates.
Washington Updates (05.02.12)
Marc Morial Speaks With Housing Policy Leaders On The Importance Of Homeownership In Communities
Home Values in Most Large U.S. Cities Bottoming, Zillow Says
Bloomberg: Home Values in Most Large U.S. Cities Bottoming, Zillow Says
The campaign goal: “Every American lives in safe, decent, affordable and energy efficient housing on fair terms!” Join a community that is well informed on housing issues in the news. See the links below and Get Empowered Now.
Program for Low-Income Housing Compels Building in Poor Neighborhoods
New York Times: Program for Low-Income Housing Compels Building in Poor Neighborhoods
The campaign goal: “Every American lives in safe, decent, affordable and energy efficient housing on fair terms!” Join a community that is well informed on housing issues in the news. See the links below and Get Empowered Now.
RPT-After the bailout: few fans but no fix for Fannie and Freddie
Reuters: RPT-After the bailout: few fans but no fix for Fannie and Freddie
The campaign goal: “Every American lives in safe, decent, affordable and energy efficient housing on fair terms!” Join a community that is well informed on housing issues in the news. See the links below and Get Empowered Now.
Foreclosure Crisis The Result Of Rampant Greed Or Education Gap?
Huffington Post: Foreclosure Crisis The Result Of Rampant Greed Or Education Gap?
The campaign goal: “Every American Child is ready for College, Work and Life!” Join a community that
is well informed on education issues in the news. See the links below and Get Empowered Now.
Report estimates 8 million children hurt by foreclosures
USA TODAY: Report estimates 8 million children hurt by foreclosures
The campaign goal: “Every American lives in safe, decent, affordable and energy efficient housing on fair terms!” Join a community that is well informed on housing issues in the news. See the links below and Get Empowered Now.
Lenders Again Dealing Credit to Risky Clients
New York Times: Lenders Again Dealing Credit to Risky Clients
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