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Politics

Could Trump's new HUD create homeless detention camps? Here's what we know

Eric Scott Turner, President Donald Trump's nominee for HUD director, testifies during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing in January.

Real Estate

Can Louisville's new 'anti-displacement tool' redirect city funds toward affordable housing?

New home construction in East Louisville neighborhood.

Real Estate

How one state is pioneering a way to let renters earn cash back for paying rent

An illustrated concept of financial support for housing, with hands holding a model of a wooden house against the background of the flag of state of Colorado.

Real Estate

Hedge funds may soon be banned from owning single-family homes

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) speaks at a press conference outside of the U.S. Capitol Building.

News

A D.C. law puts tenants first in line to buy their building. But here's why it doesn't often work out

columbia heights neighborhood in Washington, D.C

Environment

How organizers are harnessing solar energy to help Rio de Janeiro's favelas

A general view of the Rocinha favela as the England team visit Complexo Esportivo da Rocinha on June 9, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.