Real estate agent at center of bizarre 'Italygate' election conspiracy theory
Michele Roosevelt Edwards leads two little-known companies that both appeared to spread a conspiracy theory known as Italygate. The theory apparently made it all the way to the White House last year
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 29
As DC readies for new president, agents predict a strong spring
The dawn of a new administration is already bringing hopeful energy to a city that's seen a lot of turmoil in recent months
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 19
Moderators claim Nextdoor has failed to address QAnon concerns
The neighborhood-based social network has grappled with the proliferation of conspiracy theories and falsehoods surrounding the 2020 US presidential election, moderators claim
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 14
NAR forum surprises attendees with voter fraud misinformation
During the Realtors Conference and Expo, political consultant Mary Matalin repeatedly and without evidence referred to 'fraudulent votes' during the presidential election. NAR's response: 'We don't control what speakers say'
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 16
NAR looks forward to 'centrist public policy' under Joe Biden
NAR expects new administration will restore fair housing rules and support bipartisan legislation related to minority homeownership, first-time homebuyers and housing supply
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 13
What a Joe Biden presidency means for real estate and housing
From Biden's campaign, here's how we can expect his administration to respond to today's most crucial housing issues
Redfin: The coronavirus has a bigger impact on sales than the election
According to Redfin's latest survey, only 22 percent of buyers and sellers are adjusting their real estate plans due to the presidential election
by Marian McPherson Oct 6
Zillow launches voter registration site Zillow Votes ahead of elections
Launched on National Voter Registration Day, Zillow Votes helps users register to vote, view voting deadlines and learn about presidential and congressional candidates
by Marian McPherson Sep 22
Redfin: Homes are selling like hot cakes in swing counties
According to Redfin's latest market analysis, the home sales pace is growing fastest in swing counties as urban homebuyers migrate to suburban locales
by Marian McPherson Sep 18
Redfin's chief growth officer on maintaining optimism during the pandemic
Adam Wiener said the brokerage has adopted an educational tone to try and increase public knowledge on the current state of the real estate market amidst uncertain times
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 14
Michael Bloomberg pitches plan to combine Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae
The presidential hopeful wants to make Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae a 'single, fully government-owned mortgage guarantor' that benefits taxpayers, community banks
by Marian McPherson Feb 19
6 economists predict what the 2020 housing market has in store
Low supply and high demand will drive the housing market amidst age milestones for millennials and baby boomers
by Marian McPherson Dec 10