How luxury clients may be impacted by Biden's wealth tax proposal
The 'Billionaire Minimum Income Tax,' as outlined in Biden's proposal, would require households worth more than $100M to pay a tax of at least 20% on both their income and any unrealized gains — including real estate
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 29
Zillow close to unloading more than half of its iBuyer homes
Real estate giant also announces $750M stock buyback following the company's stock price tumble after Zillow Offers shutdown
The eviction ban returned, but many renters are still at risk
Renters continue to be impacted in very unequal ways by the economic fallout of the pandemic, and one big reason for that is where they live and how their local municipalities are handling the crisis
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 16
Day before eviction moratorium set to expire, Dems scramble for extension
President Biden called on Congress Thursday to extend the ban through the end of 2021, citing concerns over the quick spread of the Delta variant. Democrats were sent scrambling to respond
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 30
delinquency rate
Some landlords are declining the funds because of regulatory tape attached to them. Others hope to replace struggling tenants with more financially secure renters
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 23
Foreclosure ban and mortgage forbearance through June
Analysts say unemployment will continue to be an ongoing issue even as the pandemic subsides
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 16
Alabama and Georgia Realtors pause efforts to stop eviction ban
Alabama and Georgia Realtors suspend their lawsuit against the Trump administration at least until February after legislation extends moratorium
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 13
The Paycheck Protection Program is back. Here's what you need to know
The federal government now has more money for small businesses, though it may be harder for real estate professionals to actually claim it this time around
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 28
The federal eviction ban is about to expire. What happens next?
Although there's hope a relief bill will be passed that includes a 1-month extension, if the moratorium is allowed to expire, as many as 40M renters might be at risk of eviction
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 15
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