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
New York City will pay $2.2B for failure to provide 'safe' public housing
NYCHA admits to lying about conditions in public housing as part of the settlement
by Patrick Kearns Jun 11
HUD Secretary Ben Carson
The Housing Secretary traveled to Detroit this week to unveil 17 new locations aimed at helping HUD-assisted families achieve self-sufficiency, but challenges abound
by Patrick Kearns Jun 8
Washington, D.C. Capitol Building
Redfin took jabs at Zillow and realtor.com, Trelora CEO said it's been egged and harassed, and academics compared real estate to airline bookings
by Patrick Kearns Jun 6
HGTV Fixer Upper
Chip and Joanna Gaines will pay the EPA a $40,000 fine, produce a video depicting proper lead paint removal, as part of the settlement
by Patrick Kearns Jun 6
D.C. workshop panelists spar over what real estate consumers need to know
At DOJ-FTC workshop on real estate competition, lawyers and academics covered agent compensation, agent reviews and state regulations
by Patrick Kearns Jun 5
Redfin CEO tangles with Zillow and realtor.com at D.C. competition workshop
Other topics from the morning panel included iBuyers and how portals are changing the industry
by Patrick Kearns Jun 5