California legislator proposes $1.25B affordable housing bill
Rep. Adam Schiff announced The Affordable Housing Conversion Act on Tuesday, which allocates $1.25B over 5 years to convert government-owned buildings into affordable housing
by Marian McPherson Apr 2
Housing Secretary Marcia Fudge stepping down March 22
Surprise announcement comes on same day Biden administration rolls out $7.3T budget proposal that would provide $258B to expand access to affordable housing
by Matt Carter Mar 11
Need a roomie? Zillow now allows you to list single rooms for rent
Landlords have the ability to list single rooms for rent on Zillow, as affordability concerns relegate more renters to living with roommates
by Ben Verde Feb 9
Hawaii legislator floats bill banning foreign buyers from island
Hawaii State Senator Brenton Awa has presented a bill aimed at banning foreign buyers from purchasing or investing in property on the island. The bill goes up for a vote on Feb. 13
by Marian McPherson Feb 7
Prank? Protest? Graffitied LA high-rise sparks housing crisis debate
A group of graffiti artists tagged Oceanside Plaza, an unfinished luxury high-rise near the site of the 2024 Grammy Awards. Two of the 12 artists were arrested and charged with trespassing
by Marian McPherson Feb 7
Dave Umphress' Flourish Real Estate Network leaves KW for Real
The $1B in career sales network, which Umphress first launched in 2012, operates in most major Colorado markets and Austin, Texas, but has goals of ultimately expanding nationwide
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 30
Could offices hold the key to America's housing shortage?
Fifth Wall co-founder Brendan Wallace and VTS CEO Nick Romito discussed the bounce between office and remote work and transforming America's empty offices into extra housing during ICNY
by Marian McPherson Jan 24
How this Florida legislation could lead to more sustainable housing
Opinion
Attorney and new Inman Contributor Rachel Streitfeld examines how changes to Florida's zoning laws could free up vast tracts of land for high-density new home construction
by Rachel Streitfeld Jan 18
Lennar fights high home prices with 3 new mid-range models
The homes are part of the company’s 'Everything’s Included' incentive, which offers a one-stop solution for outfitting a new home
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 28
How the Sitzer | Burnett decision hurts minority homebuyers
Opinion
According to Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel, the Sitzer | Burnett commission case has broad implications for the accessibility of homeownership
Biden administration backs plan to convert more offices to homes
Initiative provides new financing and technical assistance to developers and local government, and highlights grants and tax incentives that can make conversion projects more attractive
by Matt Carter Oct 27
Moving from NIMBY to YIMBY on workforce housing
Workforce and affordable housing options make communities better and stronger. Broker and advocate Nora Crosthwaite shares strategies to help encourage them in your market
by Nora Crosthwaite Oct 16
'Affordability' is a dirty word in real estate. It's time for that to change
Opinion
Lack of affordable housing, rising home prices and soaring interest rates are making the dream of homeownership perilously unachievable, writes broker, coach and consultant Zak Shellhammer
by Zak Shellhammer Sep 7
New York City's strict short-term rental law goes into effect
New York City's law limiting short-term rentals went into effect on Tuesday. To offer stays of less than 30 days, NYC hosts must stay in the unit with their guests
by Marian McPherson Sep 5
LA City Council approves $150M in 'mansion tax' allocations
In a move that marks the 1st time funds will be specifically allocated for use since the tax was passed, the council designated 6 different programs for funding, according to reports
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 30