FOX 9 headlines: Fraud, housing bill and more
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FOX 9 rounds up some of the latest news, including fraud hearings in Minnesota, the U.S. House of Representatives passing a new housing bill and more.

HOA reform bill passes Minnesota House

Minnesota lawmakers in the House of Representatives announced the passage of legislation they are calling the Homeowners Association Bill of Rights.

Renters see $2,300 in savings as rent growth cools to 2020 levels

A new housing report reveals that renters in the U.S. are seeing significant financial relief as the national median rent continues a significant downward trend.

Where your state ranks on housing costs — The most and least expensive revealed

A new WalletHub analysis finds that housing costs in the U.S. have risen sharply in recent years, outpacing inflation and putting increasing financial pressure on households.

House stalls on manufactured homes bill
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The Minnesota House is stalling on a bill to protect manufactured homeowners. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest. 

Lakeville pauses new housing construction
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The Lakeville City Council has unanimously approved a pause on construction permits for new homes. Lakeville Mayor Luke Hellier joins FOX 9’s All Day to talk about why the ban passed, as many cities are looking to expand.

Lakeville City Council approves 1-year pause on new home construction

The Lakeville City Council unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on new home construction Monday night, citing the need to study how future growth will impact the community.

Lakeville pausing new home construction for 1-year
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The Lakeville City Council passed a one-year moratorium on applications for new home construction, though it has several exemptions. FOX 9's Bill Keller reports. 

US home sales hit 9-month low as rising mortgages, Iran conflict weigh on buyers

U.S. existing home sales fell 3.6% in March to a nine-month low of 3.98 million units, pressured by tight inventory, higher mortgage rates, and labor market concerns.

Homebuyers are back despite rising rates — What to know

Homebuying rebounded in March as strong demand fueled a spring surge, despite rising mortgage rates, according to Zillow.

Here’s where rents are falling the most as US prices hit a four-year low

U.S. renters are seeing modest relief as asking rents continue to decline, with February marking the 30th straight month of year-over-year drops.

Rent support in Minnesota: What’s next?
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Several Minnesota lawmakers joined community advocates on Wednesday to promote a package of bills they say would support Minnesota renters who are struggling to pay bills in the wake of increased federal immigration enforcement.

Minnesota housing bill stalls, corporate ownership cap questioned

A bill aimed at capping the number of homes that private corporations can own in Minnesota hit a roadblock in committee on Wednesday.

Frey vetoes eviction extension in Minneapolis
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed the City Council's eviction extension ordinance, but is offering rental help instead. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more. 

Minneapolis City Council votes to extend evictions
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The Minneapolis City Council voted to extend evictions from 30 to 60 days. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more. 

Home purchase limits for private equity corporations proposed under new bill

Minnesota lawmakers are hoping to address the issue of rising home prices by banning private equity corporations from owning single-family homes, while also placing a cap on the number other corporations can own.

Trump’s housing plan: ‘Owners not renters’
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The White House says President Trump is working on several solutions to bring down the cost of owning a home for Americans, saying he would prefer a nation of “owners not renters” as the administration works to expedite permitting, and floats the idea of banning institutional purchases of single-family homes.

Zillow: US rent growth slows as affordability improves

U.S. rent growth continued to cool in January, slowing to its weakest pace in more than four years as supply increases and vacancies remain elevated, according to Zillow.