Are we in a housing bubble? It depends on who you ask
Despite declines in 3 key housing market indicators, most real estate economists say nay to the bubble — but one argues an 'apartment bubble' is gaining momentum
by Patrick Kearns Jul 6
How would a more conservative Supreme Court impact real estate?
A more conservative SCOTUS could mean less government regulation and fewer protections for LGBTQ individuals
by Patrick Kearns Jul 5
Puerto Rican hurricane victims get 3 more weeks of FEMA transitional housing
1,744 Puerto Ricans will be able to stay in transitional housing until July 23, as a Latino civil rights group continues to lobby for long-term assistance from FEMA
by Marian McPherson Jul 3
HUD announces $616M in hurricane recovery aid for Florida
Funds will mostly go toward housing repair for low and moderate income residents
by Patrick Kearns Jun 29
An eviction order
Agents advised on how to evict tenants, according to a local news reporter posing as a prospective buyer
by Marian McPherson Jun 27
Hurricane Harvey damage in Port Arthur, Texas
Texas nonprofit files fair housing complaint against Texas over how the state plans to allocate funding
by Patrick Kearns Jun 26
Zillow kickback investigation ends with no action
CFPB concludes investigation into whether the tech giant violated RESPA law when letting agents and lenders combine marketing efforts
by Emma Hinchliffe Jun 25
White House wants to privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The plan is designed to reduce taxpayer risk while creating a more competitive secondary market for mortgages
by Patrick Kearns Jun 22
Canadian province banned dual agency — could the United States be next?
Representing both sides of a transaction can seem efficient, but that arrangement is often suspect, and in part of Canada, it's officially banned
by Emma Hinchliffe Jun 21
HUD failed to address lead paint dangers in public housing, report finds
The Office of Inspector General's 23-page audit says HUD failed to make sure public housing agencies properly reported and corrected lead-based paint issues
by Marian McPherson Jun 20
Trump Admin issues healthcare reform that will save Realtors big money
U.S. Department of Labor rule would allow self-employed individuals to band together to buy into association health plans
by Patrick Kearns Jun 19
Real estate leaders weigh in on Trump border separation policy
Redfin CEO, Glenn Kelman, Zillow COO, Amy Bohutinsky, and Airbnb co-founders condemn the policy
by Patrick Kearns Jun 19
San Fran RE company pays family $12K for Fair Housing Act violation
The family said their property manager refused to accommodate their baby who has a disability
by Marian McPherson Jun 18
Hurricane Harvey flooding in Port Arthur, TX
Union of Concerned Scientists say 300,000 homes risked over next 30 years, and nearly 2.4 million by end of the century
by Patrick Kearns Jun 17
Real estate community applauds Seattle's repeal of unpopular head tax
A month ago, the city of Seattle imposed a $275-per-employee tax on big businesses — this week city officials walked it back
by Gill South Jun 14
For Sale sign
According to locals, the signs do little to attract prospective buyers, but they’re taking away from the aesthetics of the neighborhood