Jason Oppenheim talks hot topics
The luxury broker also said a fixed-rate 50-year mortgage would provide 'massive value' to consumers, and expressed exasperation over the volume of industry litigation today
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 19
New Fannie, Freddie housing goals may hurt working families
A coalition of groups has warned that the Trump administration's goals for the mortgage giants will leave up to 177K lower income homebuyers looking elsewhere for a loan
by Matt Carter Nov 4
Trump administration lays out 5-year goals for Fannie, Freddie
Equitable housing and climate change risk are out, deregulation and combating fraud are in. The strategic plan sheds little light on president's bid to spur homebuilders into action.
by Matt Carter Oct 17
Feds bust developers
Real estate developers Cody Holmes and Steven Taylor have been accused of defrauding a program that funds affordable housing projects and are now facing decades in federal prison
by Marian McPherson Oct 17
A house with Ben Franklin peeking over the roof to signify down payment assistance education.
Knowing DPA programs allows you to serve buyers where they are and strengthen your reputation as the professional who makes homeownership possible, Doreen Spagnuolo writes
by Doreen Spagnuolo Oct 9
48% of Americans blame investors for 'unreasonable' housing costs
The Searchlight Institute's latest survey revealed who Americans blame for housing unaffordability, from investors to lawmakers and landlords
by Marian McPherson Oct 6
A picture of a pool outside of a mansion to represent the LA mansion tax failure.
Opinion
The Los Angeles housing market has an albatross around its neck called the United to House LA (ULA) or 'mansion' tax. Danny Brown explains why it's a failed experiment
by Danny Brown Sep 24
Dems seek answers on impact of Fannie, Freddie IPO on rates
Survey shows most Americans are concerned that privatizing the mortgage giants might lead to higher mortgage rates, with Democrats and independents most likely to be worried
by Matt Carter Aug 29
Brad Inman: 'AI will be god-like,' and other real estate predictions
During a recent appearance on RealScout CEO Andrew Flachner's podcast, Inman talked about the future of the industry and AI's role in it, while cautiously making a few predictions
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 27
Donald Trump and Jerome Powell, mortgage rates drop on Powell speech
Investors pushed bond yields and mortgage rates down Friday after Fed chair says policymakers are starting to see unemployment as a bigger risk to the US economy than inflation
by Matt Carter Aug 22
'Construction is in a funk': Homebuilding improves, but inventory issues remain
The slight monthly boost comes as builders continue to battle economic headwinds and cooled buyer demand. Housing starts and completions are not on track to meet national inventory needs
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 19
California passes bipartisan bills that overhaul environmental law to bolster building starts
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the state's 2025-2026 budget, which offers environmental review exemptions for critical housing and infrastructure projects
by Marian McPherson Jul 1
Real estate investors are unloading homes at record clip to stem losses
In 2024, investors drove 11% of all US home sales — the highest share in more than 2 decades. That translates to nearly 509,000 properties sold, according to data released Tuesday by Realtor.com
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 10
HUD and the FHFA are changing. Here's everything you need to know
Workforce cuts, the rescission of Fair Housing initiatives and COVID assistance, and multiple pathways for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are all under discussion at the federal housing agencies
by Marian McPherson Jun 5