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The future of housing in America can seem so close, yet so far away, but government officials and housing experts are already hot on the case making their evaluations of the present state of the market and predictions for the future. HUD  Secretary Julián Castro discussed the future of housing Wednesday in a  discussion forum , which highlighted issues surrounding affordable housing across America. Other speakers in the discussion included: David Adame, President and CEO, Chicanos Por La Causa; Lisa Belkin, Author and HBO Consultant, "Show Me A Hero", HBO; Mark Calabria, Director of Financial Regulation Studies, Cato Institute; Eileen Fitzgerald, President, Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future; and Chris Herbert, Managing Director, Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, among many others. In the discussion, Secretary Castro first addressed the state of the housing market today by shining some light on the headliner topic of affordability issues. HUD...

While much has been written and said in the last two weeks on the fifth anniversary of the passing of Dodd-Frank into law,  HUD  is celebrating an anniversary of its own on Tuesday. July 28 marks exactly one year since former San Antonio mayor Julián Castro was sworn in as HUD secretary, succeeding Shaun Donovan. In addition to celebrating Castro's one-year anniversary as HUD secretary, HUD will commemorate the 50th anniversary of its founding on September 9. During his first year as the nation's top housing official, Castro has made several policy changes with the intent of increasing opportunity for more Americans to obtain affordable, sustainable housing. Several of those changes are outlined in an announcement from HUD on Monday titled " Year of Progress: Delivering on the Promise of Opportunity ." "We recognize housing as a platform for Americans who are striving to improve their lives and break the cycle of poverty for the next generation," H...

HUD   announced Wednesday  the  Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Final Rule , which will help communities that receive HUD funding get the help they need to meet fair housing obligations in the use of HUD funds, according to an  announcement from HUD . In addition to equipping these communities with data and tools to help them meet their fair housing obligations, additional guidance and technical assistance will be provided by HUD to assist local decision-makers on fair housing priorities and affordable housing and community development goals. The aim of the final rule is to provide participants in HUD programs with clear guidelines and data they need to achieve the goals outlined in the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which directs HUD and its program participants to promote fair housing and equal opportunity so that everyone can have access to affordable, quality housing regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or familial status....