Judge rules that appraisal independence regulations do not preclude lenders and appraisal management companies from taking action to remedy biased appraisals
Sales of new single-family homes dropped 8.2% year over year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 652K, which still beat analysts' expectations of a rate of about 630K units
Recission of a dozen regulatory policies aimed at 'slashing red tape that drives up costs and shuts families out of the market' is effective immediately, HUD Secretary Scott Turner said
New residential construction made progress in completions but largely fell short on starts and permits, according to new data released Wednesday by the US Census Bureau and HUD
The Senate confirmed Department of Housing and Urban Development Chief of Staff Andrew Hughes as deputy secretary. Hughes also worked under former Secretary Ben Carson
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
Agents and brokers are already feeling the impact of new trade policies, new Intel polling shows, an indication that the brokerage business might not be as insulated from tariffs as once thought
Builders are navigating a complex mix of elevated costs, rising mortgage rates and waning consumer confidence, which is weighing heavily on the market
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
Whether you manage one property or 10, implementing a structured screening process is one of the best investments you can make in your real estate business, Ryan Barone writes
Opinion
As civic rights deteriorate, it's essential for Realtors to hold the line and ensure equitable access to housing for all, Sean Frank writes
Housing starts fell 11.4% in March, a modest improvement from 2024, according to Census data released Thursday, with 1 economist describing the slump as 'well below consensus expectations'
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Department of Housing and Urban Development from canceling $30M in grants as Democratic lawmakers demand HUD edit its cost-cutting plans
Lenders are no longer under orders to keep a sharper lookout for appraisal bias or have a process for helping borrowers who suspect appraisal bias to ask for a 'reconsideration of value'
Privately owned housing starts rose 11.2% but still fell behind February 2024 activity, according to data released Tuesday. Single-family home construction rose 11.4% to 1.1M on a monthly basis