Real estate's antitrust woes may continue during Trump's 2nd term
Although some in the real estate industry hope Trump will bring a lighter hand to antitrust, his nominees for Attorney General and Assistant AG suggest otherwise
by Marian McPherson Jan 24
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac prep for privatization in Trump 2nd term
President Trump has promised to release Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from its 16-year conservatorship. However, the road to privatization may be more perilous than expected
by Marian McPherson Jan 23
What's next under President-elect Trump's 2nd term? The economy
Inflation and sticky mortgage rates undercut the housing market in 2024. President Trump has vowed to force both metrics down — but conflicting economic policies may make that goal difficult
by Marian McPherson Jan 21
How Trump's vow to deport millions of immigrants will impact housing
President-elect Donald Trump promised to begin deporting undocumented immigrants on Inauguration Day. Here's how his plan could disrupt housing starts and reduce affordability
by Marian McPherson Jan 20
Ben Carson reportedly in the running to lead HUD again
As a Project 2025 author, Carson advocated raising FHA premiums and for a 'reset' of HUD to reverse 'corrosive progressive ideologies across the department’s programs'
by Matt Carter Nov 22
Election anxiety is keeping first-time homebuyers at bay: Redfin
23% of buyers said they're postponing buying plans until after Election Day, according to a new Redfin survey. Those who are waiting hope to reap the benefits of the winner's housing plans
by Marian McPherson Oct 15
Cardone slams Harris-Walz $25K down payment assistance plan
Cardone Capital CEO Grant Cardone slammed VP Kamala Harris' housing policies on Fox Business, saying they will lead to the collapse of the housing market in Democratic-led states
by Marian McPherson Aug 21
Housing affordability will influence vote in 2024 presidential race: Poll
In a new survey released Monday, Redfin revealed more than half of US homeowners and renters 'feel negatively' about housing affordability and want a 2024 presidential candidate who can fix it
by Marian McPherson Mar 11
Affordable housing axed from $1.2T infrastructure bill
President Biden signed the $1.2T infrastructure bill into law on Monday. However, billions of dollars for affordable housing didn't make it into the final draft
by Marian McPherson Nov 15
A neighborhood's racial makeup impacts home values more now than it did in 1980
The race home appraisal gap has doubled since 1980, according to a new study published in the sociological journal Social Problems
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 22
46% of homeowners say rising home prices have made life worse
A survey by Redfin found that Americans are stressed about home affordability and want the government to step in
by Marian McPherson Oct 22
1 in 5 voters say housing policies matter come November
More than a third indicate that the White House hopefuls are doing a poor job of articulating their stances
by Marian McPherson Jun 24
Survey: More than half favor elimination of mortgage interest tax deduction
by Inman Sep 20
Emails going out to 82 million consumers as lawmakers prepare to tackle deficit
by Inman Aug 1
Seniors, echo boomers will be drivers for decades to come
by Inman Apr 18