A man flying a drone
Proposed federal rules, while controversial to some critics, would allow drones to be flown at night and over crowds
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 23
Microsoft is putting up $500M to help affordability crisis in Seattle
The tech giant is using the money to provide low- and market-rate loans and grants
by Patrick Kearns Jan 17
Money hands
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is raising fines across the board for violations of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, which prevents kickbacks between brokers and lenders
by Patrick Kearns Jan 16
NYC mayor sues Manhattan brokerage over allegedly illegal short-term rentals
Metropolitan Property Group is accused of converting units in buildings it owned or managed into illegal short-term rentals
by Patrick Kearns Jan 15
Flood insurance freeze halts thousands of US home sales
NAR estimates 40,000 home sales per month are in trouble as FEMA freezes NFIP during the government shutdown
by Patrick Kearns Dec 28
How the government shutdown is impacting homebuyers
Realtors and loan originators offer advice on navigating the shutdown
by Patrick Kearns Dec 28
Fed raises interest rate for the fourth time in 2018
Interest rates are now at their highest levels since 2008
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 19
Housing market expected to stabilize in 2019: Fannie Mae
Slower economic growth will mean more static interest rates and increasing affordability, a new study from Fannie Mae says
by Patrick Kearns Dec 14
Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Bailout Projected To Grow
FHFA director nominee Mark Calabria has been vocal in calling for opening up the government's charter to other entities
by Patrick Kearns Dec 12
Kathy Kraninger
The US Senate voted 50-49 on Thursday to approve Kraninger as head of the agency that regulates banks and lenders on behalf of the public
by Patrick Kearns Dec 6
A Trump official with a 6-figure salary is moving to public housing
Lynne Patton, a regional head of the Department of Housing and Urban Development in New York, wants to draw attention to substandard conditions of public housing
by Patrick Kearns Dec 4
Connect the Sessions: ICNY's Data Track explores MLSs, platforms, emerging tech and more
Learn why 'the consumer is looking for an all-inclusive experience'
by Inman Dec 4
Congress punts flood insurance extension to next week
On Thursday, the Senate passed a 6-month extension to the NFIP, but the House extension is only 7 days
by Patrick Kearns Nov 30
An appraisal contract with blueprints
Proposed rules would allow homes under $400K to be sold without being appraised by a licensed professional
by Patrick Kearns Nov 29
Hurricane Harvey flooding in Port Arthur, TX
A GOP aide tells Inman action is anticipated soon
by Patrick Kearns Nov 28
What the new cash buyer rules mean for you
In some cities, most cash sales will have to be reported to regulators
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 28