Democrats reintroduce bill to expose rental algorithms
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has reintroduced the Preventing Algorithmic Collusion Act, inspired by the Department of Justice’s RealPage investigation
by Marian McPherson Feb 6
Coldwell Banker, RE/MAX, eXp Realty swept up in Section 8 sting
A consumer watchdog filed complaints with California’s Civil Rights Department against 200 firms after an undercover sting found that the vouchers were refused repeatedly across the state
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 9
Debate over title insurance alternatives is heating up again
Republican attorneys general in 14 states urge Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's federal regulator to kill a pilot program that allows some borrowers to refi without obtaining title insurance
by Matt Carter Jul 25
Empower homefront heroes with source of income freedom, fairness
This Memorial Day, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, in addition to words of gratitude and affirmation, help veterans access affordable housing choices that accept their hard-earned benefits
by Lee Davenport May 18
California severely curtails single-family zoning with new law
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 9 into law Thursday, legislation that allows up to 4 residential units to be developed on single-family lots throughout the state
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 17
Pacaso backlash draws on amid latest funding round
The luxury home co-ownership startup's influx of cash and investor backing can't buy away the company's troubles with vocal protesters in Northern California
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 17
Meet the 2 agents on California's gubernatorial recall election ballot
Agents David Bramante (R) and Kevin Paffrath (D) both made the ballot, and they are hoping for the chance to make their mark on California politics
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 22
Amazon pledges $2B for affordable housing initiatives in 3 major hubs
The funds will help create and maintain affordable housing in Seattle, Washington; Arlington, Virginia; and Nashville, Tennessee
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
Mobile-home parks are a sound investment, especially during a pandemic
Mobile-home parks have long been touted as a recession-proof sector of real estate, and investors say they continue to be a wise choice during the nation's current economic turmoil
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 22
Affordable housing developers see surge in demand as unemployment rises
Three affordable housing developers share how they're preparing for a continued surge in affordable housing demand and what needs to be done to meet renters' needs
by Marian McPherson May 6
Can Elizabeth Warren’s $500B plan really end the housing crisis?
In her new American Housing and Mobility Act, Warren says she'll be able to close the supply and demand gap by 2028
by Marian McPherson Oct 3