21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The stimulus bill, which includes direct payments to Americans and expanded unemployment, is headed to President Donald Trump's desk
by Patrick Kearns Mar 27
Stimulus package likely to include unemployment for agents
The deal appears to provide direct payment assistance, expand unemployment and generate small business loans
by Patrick Kearns Mar 25
Coronavirus clauses become ubiquitous as pandemic worsens
Two weeks ago, coronavirus addendums were a niche thing. Now, they're pretty much everywhere
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 23
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin calls on Congress to provide aid to agents
Reffkin argued coronavirus aid shouldn't be limited to W-2 workers. The National Association of Realtors has also said it is working to ensure aid packages to benefit agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 19
Rental season 'completely derailed' by coronavirus
Apartment search company RentCafé said that in the last week searches for apartments on its site have fallen 25%
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 18
Northwest MLS halts open houses amid coronavirus crisis
The Washington-based multiple listing service has disabled the open house feature in its tech platform, meaning agents won't be able to input, search or view open houses
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 17
Landlords halting evictions amid coronavirus emergency
A coalition of landlords in New York City promised to stop evictions in most circumstances for 90 days. The move comes amid calls for tenant protections across the US
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16
NAR president applauds Trump's State of the Union address
NAR President Vince Malta praised President Trump's mention of Opportunity Zones, infrastructure reform and association health plans
by Patrick Kearns Feb 5
NAR president applauds Trump's planned environmental rule change
Vince Malta applauded the White House's proposal to 'modernize' a rule that governs an array of infrastructure projects, though the move also drew condemnation from the left
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 9
What the 2020 presidential candidates are saying about housing
Housing hasn't been the focus for the crowded field of Democratic contenders, but that hasn't stopped some candidates from releasing comprehensive housing plans
by Patrick Kearns Jan 7
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
Vanilla Ice, Briny Breezes and an agent’s bid to build Donald Trump’s presidential library on a trailer park
Florida agent James Arena wants the president to acquire the park for $1B and name it 'Trump Town.' Rapper Vanilla Ice, he of 'Ice, Ice Baby' fame, has been enlisted to help
by Patrick Kearns Dec 23
House narrowly passes temporary repeal of SALT deduction cap
The California Association of Realtors praised the passage of the bill, which lifts the cap imposed by Trump's 2017 tax reform
by Patrick Kearns Dec 20
Company tied to Sarah Palin sells unfinished Arizona home for $6.2M
Safari Investments is a real estate investment company tied to the former Alaska governor
No one wants to make a deal for Donald Trump’s childhood home
After pulling the home off the market in February, the owner is trying to auction it off. Now at least 1 Trump critic is trying to raise money to buy the home in order to raze it
by Marian McPherson Nov 18