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HUD FAIR LENDING PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT TO SHOWCASE IN MOVIE THEATRES ACROSS THE NATION
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today that a public service announcement (PSA) designed to educate consumers about their fair lending rights is now running on 595 screens in 32 movie theatres in 28 cities, including 10 cities with some of nation's highest foreclosure rates. HUD's PSA featuring Dennis Haysbert, will run through July 25. It will be in 32 selected theatres.
HUD ANNOUNCES DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR MICHIGAN STORM VICTIMS
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to 11 storm-ravaged counties in Michigan and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes following severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding. This assistance includes foreclosure relief for families whose homes are insured through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) living in Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, Lake, Manistee, Mason, Missaukee, Osceola, Ottawa, and Wexford Counties (more counties may be added in the coming days/weeks).
BUSH ADMINISTRATION IMPLEMENTS EXPANSION OF FHASECURE MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE FOR STRUGGLING HOMEOWNERS
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON - The Bush Administration today implemented an expansion of its flagship mortgage insurance program to assist more homeowners who are struggling to keep up with their high-cost subprime adjustable rate mortgages. HUD's Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has expanded its FHASecure refinancing product to help bring liquidity to the housing market and insure more mortgages for borrowers who were late on a few payments and/or received a voluntary mortgage principal write-down from their lender.
HUD CHARGES PUERTO RICO HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION WITH DISCRIMINATING AGAINST DISABLED HOMEOWNER
Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today that it charged a homeowner association in Puerto Rico with housing discrimination for refusing to permit a disabled man to have support railings in the front of his home.
HUD ANNOUNCES DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR OKLAHOMA STORM VICTIMS
Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to 24 storm-ravaged counties in Oklahoma and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes following severe storms and flooding.

FHEO Enforcement Actions

HUD Charges Florida Apartment Complex Owner with Violating Fair Housing Act.
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:00:00 -0000
HUD filed discrimination charges against the owner of Fountain View Apartments after investigating a complaint that a woman was denied an apartment because she is black.
HUD Charges Husband and Wife with Violating Fair Housing Act.
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:00:00 -0000
HUD has charged a Louisiana couple with housing discrimination based on race in connection with the sale of a privately owned townhome.
HUD Charges Ashram Owner with Violating Fair Housing Act.
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 03:00:00 -0000
HUD has charged the owner of a Hindu residential center in violation of the Fair Housing Act for making housing unavailable to a woman and subjecting her to different terms and conditions because of her disability.
HUD Charges Chicago Landlord with Violating Fair Housing Act.
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 03:00:00 -0000
HUD has charged a Chicago Landlord for allegedly posting an online ad that discriminated against men and families with children.
HUD and the Department of Justice Release New Guidance on "Reasonable Modifications" under the Fair Housing Act.
Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:00:00 -0000
New guidance released this week by HUD and DOJ reinforced the right of persons with disabilities to make reasonable modifications to their dwelling or to a common area of the building or complex in which they live if a structural change is needed so that they can fully enjoy the premises.

 

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Almanac of Policy Issues: Housing - News, background information, and links on U.S. housing issues, including public housing, Section 8 vouchers, and rent control.
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Australasian Housing Information Network - News, reports, conferences and employment opportunities from leading Australian housing policy and research centres.

Australasian Housing Institute - Professional body for individual practitioners in the broad social housing sector in Australasia - linking social housing workers in Australia and New Zealand. Details of membership benefits, events and publications.

500 Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) - A consortium of research centres funded by Australian State and Commonwealth Governments, as well as by member universities. Site includes a significant body of housing research publications.

BUBL Link: Housing - Online library features links to resources related to social housing.

Building More, Wanting Less - Wes Janz, Professor of Architecture at Ball State University, photographs and comments on living conditions in working class neighborhoods of cities across the world. Contributions by others and further submissions requested.

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities - Housing - Group works to make sure that US federal housing subsidies are directed to the most needy citizens. Page includes list of research areas, current state issues and events.
Meta Description: [ The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is a nonpartisan research organization and policy institute that conducts research and analysis on a range of government policies and programs. ]

Chartered Institute of Housing - A professional body for people working in housing in the United Kingdom. Promotes the provision and management of good quality, affordable housing.
Meta Description: [ Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is the professional organisation for people who work in housing. Its purpose is to maximise the contribution housing professionals make to the wellbeing of communities. The CIH has over 19,000 members across the UK and the Asian Pacific working in a range of o... ]

Community Housing NSW - Resource for community housing providers and tenants in New South Wales.
Meta Description: [ NSW Federation of Housing Associations provides services, information, and training for community housing association providers in NSW, Australia ]

Council for Affordable and Rural Housing - A national advocacy and educational association for individuals and businesses involved in the financing, development and management of affordable rural housing.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Oversees home ownership, low-income housing assistance, fair housing laws, homelessness, aid for distressed neighborhoods, and housing development programs in the United States. Site provides details of HUD offices and programs, as well as resources for citizens, communities, contractors, local agencies, and researchers.

404 Department of the Environment and Local Government - Housing section of this Irish Government Department web site. Includes on-line leaflets on services of the Department.
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European Network for Housing Research - The group is composed of researchers from a variety of social science disciplines dealing with housing and urban issues. Includes details of conferences, events and publications.

Green Neighborhoods Initiative - Organisation that is pro-development, pro-environmental, and pro-livability. They promote Transparent Neighbourhoods. Includes details of Emerald Awards for Neighborhood Planning and Building Excellence.

500 Homeownership Alliance - Made up of groups and individuals interested in educating the public about issues related to housing and homeownership in the United States. Includes membership list and information, FAQ, press releases, and current projects.

Housing and Housing Policy - Information from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister concerning Government policy on housing issues.
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Housing Assistance Council - Helps local organizations in rural America build affordable homes. Includes information about loans, technical assistance, training, links, publications and relevant articles.

Housing Information Gateway - Searchable international database on housing experts, organizations, events, bibliographies, and listservs that allows users to post additional information. Page uses frames.
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Housing New Canadians Research Working Group - Research partnership focused on housing access and discrimination in the Toronto area. Research projects examine the housing search process used by immigrants and refugees, the quality and cost of the housing they obtain, the degree to which their housing needs are met, and the nature and extent of any housing-related discrimination.

Housing Policy Debate - Quarterly journal from Fannie Mae Foundation provides insightful discussion and original research on a broad range of housing and community development issues.
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Housing Studies Association - United Kingdom forum for housing related research and debate. Details of conference and events as well as recent publications from HSA.

Housing: A Basic Human Right - A presentation by Ken Kimmelman, Barbara Buehler Anthony Romeo, and Dale Laurin, arguing that Aesthetic Realism explains America's housing crisis, the cause, and the solution. Speakers, petition.
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Housingnet - UK housing information resource, containing a social housing database, information and topical debate. Also includes an online maintenance manual.
Meta Description: [ A UK Social Housing Directory concentrating on Housing Associations / RSLs & Local Government. The most comprehensive database of Housing Association contact information in any media. ]

Joint Center for Housing Studies - The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University analyzes the ways in which housing policy and practices are shaped by economic and demographic trends.

Joseph Rowntree Foundation - Independent development and social research charity, supporting a wide programme of research and development projects in housing, social care and social policy.
Meta Description: [ The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is a social policy research and development charity, seeking to better understand the causes of social difficulties such as poverty and housing and explore ways of overcoming them. ]

404 Just Shelter Realty Services: Housing Issues - Describes how a community can make choices to reduce homelessness in the United States and the value of smart growth. Page includes related resource links.

Narpac: Public Housing Issues in Washington, DC - The National Association to Restore Pride in America's Capital explains the problems of public in Washington, D.C., USA and new ways that have been used to improve this system.

National Home of Your Own Alliance - Funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities to promote opportunities for people with disabilities to own and control their homes.

NPR: Housing First - In this yearlong special reporting project Housing First, NPR News explores the housing dilemmas of Americans with special needs -- and how lack of housing can stymy their efforts to join mainstream society.
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Roof Magazine - Bimonthly magazine on housing in Britain published by the nonprofit Shelter. Includes subscription information, resources, past articles and a look at the current issue.
Meta Description: [ ROOF is a lively and informative housing policy magazine. Published bi-monthly, ROOF aims to cover all corners of housing from possession action to funding social housing refurbishment. ROOF is also a successful campaigning publication. ]

Room at RTPI - Organizes seminars in the UK to discuss housing issues, such as how to create healthy communities, landlords, personal problems, and real estate markets.
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Self-Help Enterprises - Providing technical services and support, helping families and communities compete for financial resources and empowering people to be leaders. Includes current programs, how to join, FAQ and related links.
Meta Description: [ Dedicated to self-help housing, sewer and water development, housing rehabilitation, multifamily housing and homebuyer programs in the San Joaquin Valley of California. ]

Squat!net - Information on all squatted buildings and areas around the world. An international forum on squatted houses, squatting and carsides.
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The Housing Corporation - The government agency who fund and regulate Registered Social Landlords (including housing associations) in England.

The Quest Trust (UK) - Shares information and ideas about economic and social regeneration, and resident-led estate based projects.

UK Social Housing - Includes up to date national news on social housing issues. There are many useful links to related sites, and also a forum to publish your views.
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500 United Nations Centre for Human Settlements - Habitat (UNCHS) - Analyses and studies human settlement patterns, and develops methods for controlled settlement with the preservation of the environment in mind.
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