Blue counties yield higher property values, red counties pay fewer taxes
The average home in a Democrat-controlled county is worth 75% more than the typical home in a Republican-controlled county, according to an analysis by Attom Data Solutions
'Seasonality is out the window': The late summer housing market is hot, hot, hot
But Redfin warns that lack of economic stimulus plan from Congress could lead to a housing downturn
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 19
Politicians: Election will be referendum on Trump's handling of the pandemic
During a forum at the Virtual Realtors Legislative Meetings Tuesday, Chris Christie and Rahm Emanuel agreed COVID-19 has upended expectations for the fates of the White House and Congress come November
by Andrea V. Brambila May 13
Senate approves $310B in new funding for small business loan program
The money is meant to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program, a potentially important lifeline for real estate professionals. The program previously ran out of money
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 21
IRS launches tool to track stimulus check deposit
Americans can input their direct deposit information on the new web portal
by Patrick Kearns Apr 15
2019 and beyond: A look back
Opinion
Leaders of federal administrations always take credit for roaring economies, but the reality is more complex
by Lou Barnes Dec 27
Feds offer $330M to clean up lead paint
The money will be available to local governments in the form of grants up to $9M
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 27
Realtor and congressional hopeful Leigh Brown files suit against FEC
The Federal Election Commission is barring Brown from running ads for her RE/MAX franchise before the election
by Patrick Kearns Apr 16
Mark Calabria
The former NAR economist has long been vocal in calling for reform to the government-sponsored entities that drive the country's mortgage market
by Patrick Kearns Apr 4
Meet the Realtor running for Congress
Leigh Brown is running in North Carolina's 9th district on a pro-Trump, anti-government regulation platform
by Patrick Kearns Mar 21
Gay rights activists
The Equality Act is expected to be introduced next week, for the third consecutive congressional session
by Patrick Kearns Mar 8
Capitol dome in Washington, DC
Nation’s largest real estate trade group says Tax Cuts & Jobs Act has ‘punched a huge hole’ in incentives to own a home
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 14
Congress punts flood insurance extension to next week
On Thursday, the Senate passed a 6-month extension to the NFIP, but the House extension is only 7 days
by Patrick Kearns Nov 30
Hurricane Harvey flooding in Port Arthur, TX
A GOP aide tells Inman action is anticipated soon
by Patrick Kearns Nov 28
What the new Congress means for real estate
Expect gridlock with tax reform, HUD cuts, flood insurance and other housing policy
by Inman Nov 7