Modern-day redlining is killing Black neighborhoods: HUD Secretary
Lending practices are killing Black neighborhoods across the country, by making it so that only investors can afford to buy in them, HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge said in a new interview
by Ben Verde Sep 12
Are you truly a market pro? 3 ways to stand out in a sea of agent 'experts'
Opinion
If everyone in the market is an expert, how do you stand out in a crowd? The secret lies in building your public profile and going above and beyond for your community
by Victoria Kennedy Jul 19
Feds propose new mortgage category
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau believes 'season QM' mortgages will spur innovation. But not everyone is convinced they're a good idea
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 19
Feds want looser data reporting regulations for smaller lenders
A proposed rule change would let smaller lenders avoid government data reporting requirements if they only make a few closed-end mortgages per year
by Jim Dalrymple II May 2
Here's what NAR wants in the next versions of Fannie and Freddie
The advocacy group hopes things like the 30-year mortgage and affordable credit stick around for the foreseeable future
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 1
Capitol dome in Washington, DC
Nation’s largest real estate trade group says Tax Cuts & Jobs Act has ‘punched a huge hole’ in incentives to own a home
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 14
President Trump Speaks On Border Security And The Government Shutdown
President Trump announced the government will reopen for at least 3 weeks, but is that enough time to close stalled transactions?
by Patrick Kearns Jan 25
Homesnap will pay monthly mortgage of 10 federal workers
As the longest US government shutdown in history drags on, the portal is hosting a contest to cover February mortgage payments
by Patrick Kearns Jan 22
What the new Congress means for real estate
Expect gridlock with tax reform, HUD cuts, flood insurance and other housing policy
by Inman Nov 7
Wingert at Zillow D.C. header
Zillow's new head of government relations previously worked for NAR for the past 13 years
by Patrick Kearns Oct 11
NAR Victoria Gillespie and Shannon McGahn
Shannon McGahn will take over as NAR senior VP of government affairs and Victoria Gillespie as chief marketing and communications officer
by Carl Franzen Oct 2
HUD resumes its investigation into Facebook over discriminatory housing ads
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development had reportedly closed the investigation, but now it's looking more into Facebook's ad practices
by Emma Hinchliffe Apr 20
Watch NAR and experts discuss real estate antitrust on live stream
Think tank ITIF’s public forum will explore ways to make the industry more competitive
Politician
We took a close look at political candidates and causes that get the most money from the real estate trade group and found some surprises
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 13
President Trump Meets With Steel And Aluminum Manufacturing Industry Leaders Announcing New Tariffs
The president today announced he would subject imports of the two metals to 25 percent and 10 percent tariffs respectively.