The rate of Black homeownership has declined in cities since 2012
Minneapolis, Salt Lake City and Milwaukee have the lowest homeownership rate for Black families, according to a new Redfin study released Monday
by Patrick Kearns Jun 29
SCOTUS rules CFPB structure is unconstitutional
The agency, which helps protect consumers from bad lending practices — including in the mortgage space — was born out of the 2008 financial crisis
by Patrick Kearns Jun 29
CFPB to adopt price-based approach for qualified mortgage standards
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed on Monday a shift from DTI ratios to a price-based approach to improve qualified mortgage access
by Marian McPherson Jun 23
NYC heads into phase 2 of reopening — but don't expect much to change
As New York City prepares to enter phase 2 on Monday, a number of agents expressed ambivalence over resuming in-person showings or heading back into the office
by Patrick Kearns Jun 18
Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ protections could set precedent for housing
The Fair Housing Act currently doesn't list gender identity and sexual orientation as protected classes
by Patrick Kearns Jun 15
Congress highlights alleged HUD discrimination against DACA recipients
45 Congressional Democrats have asked HUD Inspector General Oliver Davis to investigate allegations that HUD denied DACA recipients' FHA home loans
by Marian McPherson Jun 9
A comprehensive guide to industry resources for real estate agents
Real estate companies, trade groups and government agencies are offering resources amid the pandemic. Inman is trying to compile them all in 1 guide that will be updated daily
by Patrick Kearns May 20
Federal agencies launch COVID-19 housing assistance website
The website outlines all of the housing protections included in the CARES Act and offers tools to help homeowners and renters
by Patrick Kearns May 12
Mr. Cooper
Is your tenant's lease about to expire? Here are 5 things you need to consider before raising rent or asking your tenant to sign a new lease
by Marian McPherson May 5
One simple thing sellers can do to offer buyers peace of mind
Ben Joseph and David Moreno of Liberty Home Guard explain the importance of home warranties when selling a home
by Marian McPherson May 1
Sotheby's franchise sues Michigan governor over stay-at-home order
The lawsuit, which demands trial by jury, claims Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's COVID-19 lockdown orders are overreaching and unconstitutional
by Patrick Kearns Apr 29
IRS launches tool to track stimulus check deposit
Americans can input their direct deposit information on the new web portal
by Patrick Kearns Apr 15
A change to the CARES Act threatens Realtors: NAR
National Association of Realtors President Vince Malta is calling on Congress to provide more funding for small business loan programs created by the CARES Act
by Patrick Kearns Apr 14
Home showings allowed to resume in New York: Gov. Andrew Cuomo
Cuomo announced home showings would be allowed to resume, but the announcement has yet to be backed up with guidelines from the Empire State Development Corporation
Second stimulus package could roll back property tax deductions
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is reportedly mulling a rollback of the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap implemented by changes to the tax code under President Trump
by Patrick Kearns Mar 31
Feds say residential real estate is an 'essential business'
The US Department of Homeland Security issued guidance to identify essential industries to critical infrastructure. California and Washington are the latest states to deem the profession essential
by Patrick Kearns Mar 30