NAR's new law firm for antitrust suits charges up to $3K an hour
The trade group has replaced Cooley with Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan in the Moehrl and Gibson cases, a law firm that has represented NAR for years in other antitrust cases
by Andrea V. Brambila May 14
Federal layoffs are fueling an inventory surge in nation's capital
Active listings in Washington, DC, have surged 25.1% year over year, the largest jump on record and nearly double the national increase of 14.2%, new Redfin data released Wednesday shows
by Richelle Hammiel May 7
In like a lion: 10 ways to grab market share this spring
You don’t need to hustle harder this spring, broker-owner Amy Stockberger writes. You need to systematize smarter to develop repeat and referral clients as the foundation of your business
by Amy Stockberger Apr 29
CFPB cites DEI in push to kill $105k settlement with mortgage broker
Acting director Russell Vought claims bureau 'abused its power' in redlining case against Townstone Financial that dragged on for 4 years, to 'further the goal of mandating DEI in lending'
by Matt Carter Mar 28
Pulte chair of Fannie, Freddie after 14 board members are purged
Less than a week after being confirmed by the Senate to lead the FHFA, homebuilder scion Bill Pulte launches a campaign to cut alleged wasteful spending at the mortgage giants
by Matt Carter Mar 18
Waters, Warren sound alarm on HUD cost-cutting plan
Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) sent HUD Secretary Scott Turner a letter demanding that he halt plans to cut staff at the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
by Marian McPherson Mar 17
How to sell without feeling 'salesy'
When you lead with value, Nick Schlekeway writes, sales become more about service, allowing you to build trust and long-lasting relationships
by Nick Schlekeway Mar 12
National Flood Insurance Program set to expire at midnight March 14
As the March 14 debt ceiling deadline and potential government shutdown looms, Republican Sen. John Kennedy introduces bill to reauthorize the NFIP under its current form until Sept. 30
by Matt Carter Mar 6
Democrats weighing government shutdown to protest DOGE cuts
As March 14 debt ceiling deadline approaches, housing and mortgage finance industries brace for repercussions of DOGE cuts to HUD, FHA and Ginnie Mae workforce and programs
by Matt Carter Mar 4
NAR, Mortgage Bankers Association back CFPB nominee
The National Association of Realtors and several other housing groups urged Congress to confirm Consumer Financial Protection Bureau nominee Jonathan McKernan
by Marian McPherson Feb 25
DOGE's moves could destabilize mortgage finance system
National Housing Conference CEO David Dworkin, a centrist advocate for affordable housing stakeholders, warns of unintended consequences of downsizing of HUD, FHA and Ginnie Mae
by Matt Carter Feb 24
Airbnb hosts leave site over co-founder’s DOGE work
Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia has pledged to work for the Department of Government Efficiency. Airbnb hosts aren’t happy about it
by Marian McPherson Feb 21
No, the Washington DC housing market isn't crashing amid layoffs
A social media frenzy suggested government layoffs are tanking the housing market in the nation's capital. But economists armed with data tell Inman it's mostly business as usual in DC
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 20
Gary Keller says agents must accept 'easy deals' are dead
At Keller Williams' annual Family Reunion, franchise co-founder Gary Keller said 2025 won't be any better than 2024, but agents can thrive if they use market headwinds to their advantage
by Marian McPherson Feb 18
DOGE claims to have 'recovered' $1.9B in 'misplaced' HUD funds
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) claims HUD funds were earmarked for the administration of financial services that are no longer needed, the agency announced on X Friday
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 18