How this Florida legislation could lead to more sustainable housing
Opinion
Attorney and new Inman Contributor Rachel Streitfeld examines how changes to Florida's zoning laws could free up vast tracts of land for high-density new home construction
by Rachel Streitfeld Jan 18
California severely curtails single-family zoning with new law
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 9 into law Thursday, legislation that allows up to 4 residential units to be developed on single-family lots throughout the state
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 17
Kamala Harris' record on real estate is mixed
The Democratic vice presidential candidate believes 'housing is a human right' and has proposed legislation for mortgage and rent relief amid the pandemic
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 12
New legislation aimed at NYC real estate could hurt agents
Opinion
Real estate professionals could be caught in legal crossfire through higher taxes and commission caps
PATH Act offers tax relief for struggling homeowners
NAR-backed legislation extends other real estate-related tax credits through 2016
by Amy Tankersley Dec 30
5 real estate crowdfunding predictions for 2015 and beyond
Thoughts on where the industry is headed
by Inman Aug 28
Ocean City proposes controversial ban on vacation rentals that could put local housing market in jeopardy
Local officials want to separate locals from tourists and limit rentals to a minimum 1-year lease
by Kimberly Manning Jul 10
California legislation proposed to protect rights of widowed homeowners
State's Chamber of Commerce listed bill on a 'jobs killer' list
by Kimberly Manning Jun 1
Colorado title insurance commission bill could shake up state's real estate market
If signed by governor, title companies won’t be able to ‘fly under the radar’ anymore, says one industry leader
by Amy Tankersley May 7
Mortgage Choice Act passes House
Industry trade groups support changes to cap on mortgage fees and points as bill heads to an unfriendly Senate
by Amy Tankersley Apr 17
Will new state title insurance regulators provide better consumer protection?
Several states jump on title insurance commission bandwagon
by Amy Tankersley Mar 18
'Homeowner Bill of Rights' could restrict supply of short sales, REOs
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 12
Washington insiders: changing the tax break would harm housing market
by Matt Carter May 16
Real estate question of the day
by Inman Sep 26
Dems continue push for $300 billion FHA expansion
by Inman May 7