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Executive Order Establishes English as Official U.S. Language: Impact on HUD Programs

President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on March 1, 2025, establishing English as the official language of the United States. This move has significant implications for federal agencies and ...

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HUD Extends NSPIRE Affirmative Standards Compliance Deadline to October 2025

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development s (HUD) Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) has announced an extension of the compliance deadline for the National Standards for the Physical I...

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HUD Delays Implementation of Final Rule Updating HOME Investment Partnerships Program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a significant update to the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) program regulations. This final rule, which was originally set...

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Understanding Medicare Advantage Flex Card Benefits in HUD Housing Income Determinations

In January 2025, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) clarified how Medicare Advantage (MA) supplemental benefits, particularly those administered through Flex Cards, should be ...

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A. J. Johnson Partners with Mid-Atlantic AHMA for December Training on Affordable Housing - March 2025

In March 2025, A. J. Johnson will partner with the MidAtlantic Affordable Housing Management Association for three live webinar training sessions for real estate professionals, particularly those in ...

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Dealing with Federal Immigration Agents at Apartment Communities

Not surprisingly, we are starting to receive inquiries from property managers about how they should respond if federal immigration officials enter a property searching for individuals without legal i...

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Rent Rules Under Final HOME Rule

The final HOME rule changes the HOME Program rent determination rules. One change permits the use of a PHA utility allowance for HOME units. The second and more significant change allows owners to co...

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Understanding Security Deposits and Fees in HOME Rental Projects

The Final Rule for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), effective February 5, 2025, establishes specific rules regarding security deposits and fees that property owners and managers must ...

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