Housing costs return to the top of the congressional agenda

Housing affordability is again one of the most active areas of congressional attention, with members pressing federal housing agencies on rental assistance backlogs, insurance costs and appraisal accuracy.

For renters, the practical question is whether assistance programs are funded at levels that keep pace with rent. For homeowners, the fight centers on appraisal standards and property insurance availability.

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