The D.C. government has agreed to provide mortgage relief to the displaced condominium owners of River East at Grandview Estates, after a court battle over their right to seek recompense from the District.

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Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled a housing plan to end the housing supply shortage by building 3 million new housing units for new homeowners and renters, and providing first-time homeowner assistance and tax credits.

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The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency has relaunched its ReMIT program to provide financial assistance to qualified senior homeowners for delinquent property taxes, insurance, and HOA/condo fees to prevent foreclosure.

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The Biden-Harris administration has announced a series of measures aimed at reducing housing costs and accelerating the construction of affordable homes, including $100 million in grants for communities to identify and eliminate barriers to housing development and changes to federal regulations to simplify the loan process and expedite housing development.

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HUD has announced FHA-insured financing for manufactured homes, tiny homes, and other innovative housing solutions, in an effort to increase the supply of affordable housing and stabilize communities.

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The Equal Rights Center, FHA, and District of Columbia's Office on Human Rights are all working to protect homeowners from discrimination in housing, including appraisal discrimination, housing discrimination, and fair housing laws.

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The Biden-Harris Administration, D.C. and Prince George's County are working to increase Black homeownership through policies, programs, products, and partnerships, with the goal of closing the racial gap in homeownership.

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Synta Keeling, a lawyer and Airbnb host, has found that hosting on the vacation rental app has provided her with extra income, tax benefits, and a chance to meet interesting people, but she cautions potential hosts to research local regulations and manage expectations to attract renters.

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HomeFree-USA, in collaboration with lending partners like Wells Fargo, is helping renters become homeowners by providing guidance and preparation, including financial education and downpayment programs, to overcome the four biggest obstacles to homeownership – credit, debt, savings, and downpayment.

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Black homeownership in the U.S. is still far behind that of other racial and ethnic groups, but initiatives and programs have been implemented to increase the number of Black homeowners, with the goal of providing financial stability and legacy building.

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