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
Median price up in 49% of Opportunity Zones: Attom
Prices increased in 61% and median prices were up by 10% annually in half of the Zones studied, tracking at a similar pace as typical properties outside of areas benefitting from tax subsidies
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 13
Housing market challenges aren't over yet, Barbara Corcoran warns
In an appearance Thursday on 'Mornings with Maria' on Fox Business, Barbara Corcoran warned that buyers and sellers aren't out of the woods when it comes to the challenges of today's market
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 10
Vacant, foreign-owned homes draw criticism in LA post-wildfires
Wildfire victims and other residents are wondering what good vacant properties owned by individuals who live thousands of miles away serve while so many struggle to find housing
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 10
Luxury sales surge near Mar-a-Lago as Trump settles into 2nd term
Luxury home sales have taken off since Donald Trump's re-election, and Palm Beach, Florida, home to his Mar-a-Lago resort, is at the center of the boom, Mansion Global reported Thursday
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 7
Homebuyers remain sidelined despite more listing options
Over the 4 weeks ending Feb. 2, new listings across the US have jumped 7.9% from last year to 76,194, the largest increase since late 2024, according to Redfin's analysis
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 6
Realtor.com moves headquarters from Santa Clara to Austin, Texas
Six years after opening an office in Austin, Realtor.com is making the space its new headquarters. The company said it has more than 400 employees in Texas and now plans to add ‘hundreds more’
by Marian McPherson Feb 6
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
Inventories on track to normalize in 40% of US markets this year
After growing by 22% last year, inventory is 'a bright spot for a market that’s been dealing with deep deficits in recent years,' according to ICE Mortgage Monitor report for February
by Matt Carter Feb 4
What’s next for fair housing in an anti-DEI era?
Protecting fair housing must be a non-negotiable part of building a more inclusive and equitable future, Color of Money podcast host Julia Lashay Israel writes
How the Trump agenda is (already) impacting housing: The Download
Get caught up on Trump-era housing policies with Marian McPherson's deep-dive series and the latest news out of DC
by Christy Murdock Feb 1
Potential Trump grants freeze undermines the American dream
Opinion
The potential economic and market impacts of federal job layoffs and a pending grants freeze could last for generations, Rachael Hite writes
by Rachael Hite Jan 31
Typical days on market reaches slowest pace in 5 years: Redfin
Persistent market headwinds resulted in a slow beginning to the year, according to Redfin. The typical days on market reached 54 days this month — the slowest pace since 2020
by Marian McPherson Jan 30
Home prices hit record high in November despite cooling demand
In November, the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indexes recorded annual gains of 4.2% and 3.8%, respectively, according to new data released Tuesday
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 28
Economists no longer expect big drop in mortgage rates this year
Elevated rates chill the prospects of a 2025 sales rebound from the lowest level in 30 years, as many would-be homebuyers and sellers would stay on the sidelines: Fannie Mae
by Matt Carter Jan 24