Politician
We took a close look at political candidates and causes that get the most money from the real estate trade group and found some surprises
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 13
HUD considers dropping anti-discrimination language from mission, draws criticism from real estate
Zillow, NAR speak out on the importance of fair housing and diverse, inclusive communities. HUD says it remains committed to these ideals.
NAR fights for rule to potentially offer health care plan to Realtors
The trade group is weighing in on a regulation proposed in January that could pave the way for it to create an association health plan for its members.
President Trump Meets With Steel And Aluminum Manufacturing Industry Leaders Announcing New Tariffs
The president today announced he would subject imports of the two metals to 25 percent and 10 percent tariffs respectively.
NAR says it won't turn back the clock on antitrust
Trade group addresses worries over real estate competition
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 19
Tampa Realtor indicted for foreclosure, bankruptcy fraud
David Lyle Morgan allegedly tried to stop Fannie Mae from gaining a title so he could sell a property
by Emma Hinchliffe Feb 16
Inside Trump's historic $95M mansion deal, 10 years later
The sale is raising red flags in D.C., but agents characterize the blockbuster deal as par for the course in the years leading up to the financial collapse
President Donald Trump
The plan likely won't get far in Congress, which already recently passed its own two-year budget extension
Taxes and home prices driving coastal homeowners inland: Redfin
Study shows residents are leaving California and New York for central Sun Belt metros
by Gill South Feb 12
Equifax breach may have been worse than everyone thought
Senator Elizabeth Warren says hackers not only accessed but removed 145 million consumers' personal information
by Marian McPherson Feb 9
Read the Senate letter requesting probe into real estate competition
Joint DOJ-FTC antitrust workshop to be held sometime in the spring
Airbnb wins big mortgage support, but loses Detroit
Hosts can now report their home sharing income when applying for refinancing
by Emma Hinchliffe Feb 8
Deutsche Bank hit with housing discrimination lawsuit
National Fair Housing Alliance accuses German banking and financial behemoth of neglecting foreclosed properties in minority neighborhoods
U.S. Capitol
House antitrust subcommittee leaders sent letter to DOJ and FTC requesting probe into listing data
The battle between the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and PHH is over
The DC Court of Appeals overturned the agency's $109 million fine of PHH Mortgage Corporation, but says CFPB is constitutional.
by Marian McPherson Feb 1
Rapper Young Thug claims real estate developer sold him defective home
$2.2 million is still owed on the Buckhead, Atlanta, mansion
by Marian McPherson Jan 23