Ted Cruz aims to defund CFPB with implications for lender oversight
Although the agency was created by Democrats in an effort to protect consumers from abusive financial practices, it has continued to be viewed by Republicans as an unchecked power
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 31
Pending home sales decline 5.5% following months of growth
The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), which tracks contract signings as a measure of future home sales, fell 5.5% to 74.2 in December, according to data released Thursday by NAR
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 31
Typical days on market reaches slowest pace in 5 years: Redfin
Persistent market headwinds resulted in a slow beginning to the year, according to Redfin. The typical days on market reached 54 days this month — the slowest pace since 2020
by Marian McPherson Jan 30
After a strong year, luxury is poised for strategic shifts in 2025
In 2024, NYC was the top destination for buyers of properties priced at $10M+. Various luxury brokerage reports show big shifts across borders, generations and more in the year ahead
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 30
How real estate agents can be part of a client's go-bag: Kamini Lane
Be that safe person — the one who consumers can depend on, Coldwell Banker Realty CEO Kamini Lane writes, and look out for them as an ally through every step of a crisis
by Kamini Lane Jan 30
5 strategies for maximizing ROI from rental properties in 2025
With the rental market’s growth poised to continue, investors have an opportunity to maximize ROI by adopting innovative strategies and staying agile, RentRedi CEO Ryan Barone writes
by Ryan Barone Jan 30
Real estate pros are leading an education revolution for seniors
Consistent outreach to seniors with value-added information can provide business benefits and a lasting legacy for knowledgeable real estate professionals, Nikki Buckelew writes
by Nikki Buckelew Jan 30
Fed pauses rate cuts, continues mortgage 'quantitative tightening'
Trump wants the central bank to lower rates. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he's not spoken to the President, and that 'we don't need to be in a hurry to adjust the policy stance'
by Matt Carter Jan 29
Housing advocates navigate the 'terror' of potential funds freeze
Housing advocates share how they're helping tenants navigate the confusion about President Trump's federal funds freeze, which is currently on hold until Feb. 3
by Marian McPherson Jan 29
Trump signs water order in California, seeks to add conditions
The president signed an executive order instructing the US Bureau of Reclamation to direct more water through the Central Valley Project and potentially withhold aid if the state didn't comply
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 28
Home prices hit record high in November despite cooling demand
In November, the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indexes recorded annual gains of 4.2% and 3.8%, respectively, according to new data released Tuesday
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 28
The expanding role of micro-units in property renting
Despite challenges, municipalities are increasingly open to micro-unit developments as they seek innovative solutions to the affordability crisis, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Jan 28
'If you're a Realtor, you can't be a NIMBY': Joe Rand on affordability
Joe Rand, of Howard Hanna | Rand Realty, and Sean Roberts, CEO of Villa, advocated for the acceptance of smaller homes built off-site as a solution to the inventory crisis
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 27
For these 'stranded' homeowners, no rate cut will coax them to list
Cheap rates on existing loans are holding well-off homeowners in place. But others insist they're unable to buy at today's high prices — whether rates come down or not, Intel survey data suggests
by Daniel Houston Jan 27
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag sue LA over fires, water shortage
The reality TV stars are suing the city for its failure 'to properly construct, inspect, maintain and operate its water supply system,' which, they allege, led to the loss of their home in the wildfire
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 24
Former HUD Secretary: We need big ideas on affordable housing
At her first ICNY appearance, former HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman talked about missed opportunities to improve inventory and the lack of will for solving affordability challenges
by Marian McPherson Jan 24