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
HUD to lay off approximately 4,800 employees under Trump plan
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development will eliminate half of its workforce as part of the Trump administration’s latest effort to reduce federal costs, it announced Thursday
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 14
DOGE cost-cutting exposes risk to cities with federal office space
Impact on certain markets may be ‘profound,’ attorneys warn, as federal agencies look to cut the size of their real estate footprint by as much as 50% under the Trump administration
by Taylor Anderson Feb 10
CFPB is latest target of Trump's downsizing government campaign
Congressional Democrats vow to fight moves to 'unlawfully delete this popular consumer watchdog that enjoys the broad bipartisan support of 4 out of 5 Americans'
by Matt Carter Feb 10
Here's how you feel about Trump's 1st wave of executive orders: Pulse
We asked what you think about the president's 1st few weeks in office and whether his proposed policies are poised to help or hurt the housing market
by Inman Feb 5
Elon Musk's former Bel-Air home's price cut by $3M, faces foreclosure
The Bel-Air home, built by Los Angeles architect Robert Byrd, saw a price reduction from $12.95M to $9.5M, and is set to go to auction next month if it remains unsold
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 22
Tesla rented their listing — then used it to debut its humanoid robot
Jason Peteler of Revel Real Estate and Matthew Yim of Coldwell Banker only knew at first that an EV company had rented their listing for a few days as a filming location, with the details a mystery
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 21
Compass agent Matt Holm thrives along backbone of the US economy
Holm, who leads the Holm Team in Austin, has leaned into the city's burgeoning tech industry, and he'll share his insights on Silicon Valley's emergence in Texas at Inman Connect Austin next month
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 24
OpenAI leaves San Francisco HQ after Elon Musk stops paying rent
The move follows a public rift between the CEO of Tesla and the maker of ChatGPT. Musk had previously been paying rent for OpenAI's headquarters.
by Taylor Anderson Aug 27
Elon Musk signals foreclosure on former home of Gene Wilder
An entity tied to Musk has filed a notice of default on the property, which Wilder's nephew purchased from Musk with the assistance of a loan from the Tesla CEO in 2020
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 22
VC partner: AI will be 'as fundamental as the steam engine'
Delian Asparouhov, a partner at Founders Fund, talked on Wednesday about his plans to manufacture drugs in space and urged real estate agents to lean into tech
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 31