Harris takes on institutional investors, rent price algorithms
Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled potential Harris-Walz housing policy at a campaign stop Friday with a focus on reining in institutional investors and rental management platforms
by Marian McPherson Aug 16
What the presidential candidates plan to do about affordable housing
Opinion
Curious about the candidates' housing plans? Inman contributor Rachael Hite rounded up each campaign's talking points so that you can decide which policy might have a positive impact
by Rachael Hite Aug 9
How you're feeling about the upcoming election: Pulse
Last week, we asked: How do you think this year's election will impact the housing market, and what policy decisions are you hoping to see? Here's what you had to say
by Inman Jul 31
Homebuyer mortgage demand dips, breaking 3-week streak
Mortgage rates are on the rebound despite encouraging inflation data, as Fed policymakers stick to 'higher for longer' strategy until they see more conclusive evidence economy has cooled
by Matt Carter Jul 3
Mortgage rates surge as Trump's odds improve after debate
Investors who fund most mortgage loans weighed the impact of higher tariffs, tighter restrictions on immigration and an extension of 2017 tax cuts under a second Trump administration
by Matt Carter Jul 1
Home sales tend to rise after big elections. Can it happen in 2025?
Keeping Current Matters' David Childers and Jimmy Burgess crunch the numbers and lay out the reasons real estate agents and brokers could see a post-presidential election sales surge in 2025
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 27
Housing affordability will influence vote in 2024 presidential race: Poll
In a new survey released Monday, Redfin revealed more than half of US homeowners and renters 'feel negatively' about housing affordability and want a 2024 presidential candidate who can fix it
by Marian McPherson Mar 11
Biden proposes $5K tax credit for first-time buyers in SOTU address
The set of new housing initiatives also includes a 1-year tax credit of up to $10K to households that sell their starter home. NAR applauded the president's commitment to aiding the industry
Marketing guru's run for POTUS puts speakers in awkward position
NAR's Lawrence Yun among prominent figures scheduled to speak at virtual event where Momentifi CEO and U.S. presidential candidate Gibran Nicholas will hawk his book
by Matt Carter Apr 17