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
Washington Monument, Washington DC
The FTC and DOJ are convening bigwigs from Zillow, Redfin and more to evaluate the state of listings and competition. The findings could shape the industry's future
by Patrick Kearns Jun 4
Will the Department of Justice take on pocket listings?
Thoughts on 'off-market' listings differ across the industry, but what will the DOJ say about them?
by Steve Cook Jun 4
Report defends multiple listing services from government intervention
The Council of Multiple Listing Services released a new white paper ahead of June 5 meeting on competition in real estate
by Patrick Kearns Jun 1
Largest single-family rental company Invitation Homes sued for excessive late fees
Plaintiff alleges that Invitation Homes charges illegal late fees which can stack up if tenants aren't careful
by Patrick Kearns May 31
Nearly 40% of minorities still live in segregated neighborhoods: study
New Apartment List study examines the impact of the Fair Housing Act on residential segregation nationwide
by Marian McPherson May 29
Nevada woman awarded $6K after being denied service animal
Leasing agent allegedly told prospective she couldn't have service animal because of new hardwood floors
by Patrick Kearns May 29
Cryptocurrency and blockchain
What you need to know about the basics of the technologies shaping a new wave of real estate startups and transactions
by Emma Hinchliffe May 29
FTC and DOJ release agenda for real estate competition workshop
Hotly-anticipated workshop to focus on tech changes, panelists include Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman and Zillow CFO Kathleen Philips
by Patrick Kearns May 24
What the Dodd-Frank rollback means for real estate
Economists say loosing restrictions could help solve the industry's low inventory problem, but it also raises certain risks
by Patrick Kearns May 23