Agents off the hook as FinCEN fights for real estate rule
For now, closing and settlement agents won't be fined for not reporting transactions
by Marian McPherson May 27
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act 396-13 no longer includes regulations on build-to-rent
by Marian McPherson May 20
Jerome Powell is stepping down as Fed chair. Explore his tenure with our interactive timeline
Jerome Powell is set to step down this week after a particularly eventful tenure
by Jim Dalrymple II May 11
NAR urges Congress to block proposed HUD budget cuts
CDBG, HOME and fair housing programs face elimination in the FY2027 request
by Jessi Healey May 6
Trump ban on institutional investors
Opinion
How can you put 'the art of the deal' to work for your clients?
by Bernice Ross Apr 28
DOJ drops Powell probe, clearing path for Warsh as Fed chair
The move removes a Senate hold on Trump's Fed chair nominee
by Jessi Healey Apr 24
America's debt problem could keep mortgage rates high
When Washington borrows more, homebuyers pay more, and the math may only get worse
by Jessi Healey Apr 13
How $4 gas could derail the housing market’s spring season
An investor describes rising energy costs as ‘kryptonite’ for the housing market
by Nick Pipitone Apr 1
An image of worried faces on money to symbolize commission anxiety.
Ruling is in favor of a title company owner who said the rule violated her Fourth Amendment rights
by Marian McPherson Mar 23
Trump targets 'burdens that have driven up mortgage costs'
NAR said Trump's order 'highlights the importance of reviewing regulatory barriers'
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16
Mortgage rates surge upward amid Iran conflict
Rates have reversed, hitting 6.15% on Tuesday in response to overseas conflict
Despite its record length, Trump's State of the Union falls short on housing details
During a 1-hour-and-47-minute-long speech, President Trump had few words to share on issues important to real estate professionals, like affordable housing, mortgage rates or low inventory
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 25
Fed holds rates steady — but economists offer hope for housing
One economist said Wednesday, 'Homebuyers remain active at the start of 2026.' Another expert noted that 'mortgage rates are nearly a full percentage point lower than they were a year ago'
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 28
What did Trump say about housing and mortgage rates at Davos?
President Trump kept his focus on a potential ban on institutional homebuyers and highlighted existing plans to buy $200B in mortgage bonds to drive down rates
by Taylor Anderson Jan 21
DOJ investigates Federal Reserve
Jerome Powell issued a warning on Sunday that the Fed's independence was under threat of political intimidation, as evidenced by grand jury subpoenas served to the bank by the DOJ
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 12