Real Talk: You want more babies? Moms need housing and a village
The game of 'Momopoly,' is big business for America, trainer Rachael Hite writes, and women are no longer interested in playing without meaningful change, more money and safe healthcare
by Rachael Hite May 23
Trump's interest sends shares in Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac soaring
President says he's giving 'very serious consideration' to bringing companies public, and investors are hoping that whatever plan emerges will generate a windfall for them
by Matt Carter May 22
The market is short 416K homes for middle-class homebuyers: NAR
The majority of the US's 100 largest markets are struggling to improve affordable housing levels, resulting in fewer purchasing options for middle- and lower-class Americans compared to 2019
by Marian McPherson May 16
Realtor.com parent Move raises quarterly revenue amid headwinds
Move Inc. grew revenue for the second-consecutive quarter, despite declines in lead volume and suppressed web and mobile traffic at Realtor.com, earnings data released Thursday shows
by Marian McPherson May 8
Fannie, Freddie regulator issues dozens of orders out of public eye
FHFA Director Bill Pulte tells 'crypto influencer' he's signed more than 80 orders revamping policies and procedures at the mortgage giants, only 12 of which have been made public
by Matt Carter May 2
Trump's 1st 100 days in office and its impact on real estate
Opinion
What the rest of this year will look like under Trump 2.0 with regard to real estate is anyone’s guess. Cara Ameer breaks down the possibilities, problems and opportunities
by Cara Ameer Apr 29
Tool Kit: Selling single during a market or economic downturn
In this Tool Kit, trainer Rachael Hite explores what it means to be single and a single parent trying to make things work via a commission-based income
by Rachael Hite Apr 25
Democrats question legality of Fannie, Freddie board purges
Less than 4 days after being confirmed as head of the mortgage giants' federal regulator, housing scion Bill Pulte fired 14 board members and made himself the chair of both companies
by Matt Carter Apr 16
Grant program incentivizes teardowns of old mobile homes
FHLB Cincinnati's Hundred Homes Initiative grants of up to $50K can be used for a down payment or applied to closing costs on newer homes in Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee
by Matt Carter Apr 1
FHFA gutting Fannie, Freddie minority homeownership programs
Flood of orders published without explanation on social media target programs and practices designed to boost lending in minority communities, protect borrowers from deceptive practices
by Matt Carter Mar 26
The 4M home shortage: How the industry can unlock inventory
As real estate professionals, policymakers and communities collaborate to find solutions, Kendall Bonner writes, they create a future where housing is more accessible and affordable
by Kendall E. Bonner Mar 24
Bass weighs pause of ULA Tax as wildfire recovery continues
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass seems to be warming up to the idea of pausing the controversial ULA Tax as the city recovers from destructive wildfires, but it is unclear how she could do it
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
EXp CEO 'cautiously optimistic' as spring homebuying season nears
EXp CEO Leo Pareja said he's hopeful about the busiest season of the year for homebuyers, saying more inventory at varied price points will be key to helping shoppers see beyond elevated rates
by Marian McPherson Mar 7
Democrats weighing government shutdown to protest DOGE cuts
As March 14 debt ceiling deadline approaches, housing and mortgage finance industries brace for repercussions of DOGE cuts to HUD, FHA and Ginnie Mae workforce and programs
by Matt Carter Mar 4
Tool Kit: A new agent's guide to fair housing laws
Fair housing violations can be avoided, trainer Rachael Hite writes, when agents focus on what matters most: giving everyone the chance to find a home of their own
by Rachael Hite Feb 27