Bank of America zero-down loan marketed to Black, Latinx buyers
The new zero down, zero closing cost mortgage Community Affordable Loan Solution is part of a $15B commitment to help 60,000 individuals and families purchase homes by 2025
by Matt Carter Sep 1
WATCH: How will buyer's agents make money if the DOJ wins?
The ongoing lawsuits and investigation into US industry practices could alter how buyer's agents make money on the typical home sale, panelists said earlier this month at Inman Connect
by Daniel Houston Aug 25
Affordable housing measures nixed from US climate bill
The bill contains several of Democrats' top legislative priorities. But several big affordable housing proposals missed the final cut
by Daniel Houston Aug 8
Industry warned to prepare for $40B hit on commissions
Buyer's agents, and the ecosystem of companies that provide services to them, would bear the brunt of legal challenges to the traditional commission structure, Brian Boero said at Inman Connect
by Matt Carter Aug 5
After discrimination reveal, LIBOR to tackle fair housing on Long Island
The Realtor organization's new campaign comes after a sweeping investigation in which journalists found endemic discrimination among Long Island's real estate community
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 25
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance blasts NAR for supporting Anti-LGBTQ candidates
In a 3-page letter on Wednesday the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance called out the Realtor Political Action Committee for supporting anti-LGBTQ candidates as NAR lobbies for LGBTQ rights
by Marian McPherson Jun 30
Preventing unintentional housing discrimination
Opinion
As Realtors, we are responsible for ensuring that our actions do not unintentionally discriminate against any individual or group. Unfortunately, unintentional discrimination can be challenging to identify and even more difficult to avoid
Equifax 'coding issue' possibly skews thousands of mortgage credit scores
The 'coding issue’ reportedly affecting about 12 percent of credit scores calculated from March 16 to April 6, 2022, has been corrected, according to the company.
by Matt Carter May 31
NYC sting embroils more than 120 companies in fair housing lawsuit
Filed Wednesday, the lawsuit accuses brokerages and property owners of telling renters at risk of homelessness that their vouchers would not be accepted
by Daniel Houston May 26
Senate narrowly confirms Sandra Thompson to lead Fannie, Freddie regulator
49-46 party-line vote follows Republican leader's call for a referendum on the Biden administration’s 'radical housing policy'
by Matt Carter May 26
Death knell for disputed love letter ban as Oregon concedes court ruling
Oregon's ban on homebuyer love letters would be ruled unconstitutional if a judge accepts a deal the state has struck with the brokerage that filed suit against the ban last year
by Daniel Houston May 9
Roe v. Wade has been overturned. What does it mean for real estate?
The decision to overturn Roe v. Wade by a conservative majority in the court is expected to lead to bans in approximately half the states and could potentially lead to new migration trends
by Jim Dalrymple II May 4
NAR heads into midyear gathering while under siege on multiple fronts
The National Association of Realtors, which boasts 1.5M members, will tackle real estate's hottest topics a week after suffering a series of legal setbacks in court. Here's a breakdown of the agenda
by Jim Dalrymple II May 2
Is the pandemic over, or isn’t it?
Opinion
Is the pandemic over? With masks, the economy, in-person meetings and the lasting heartache around COVID-19, it's difficult to tell
by Teresa Boardman Apr 27
HUD to 'punish' appraisers and lenders who discriminate
Shortly after the Biden administration announced its plan to end housing discrimination, HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge said the department is taking a more hardline approach to enforcement
by Marian McPherson Apr 22
Portland is losing rentals. Realtors say rent control may be to blame
A new study found Portland lost 14 percent of its single-family rental stock in recent years following adoption of tenant protection laws
by Taylor Anderson Apr 15