These are the states where homeowners will benefit most — and least — from new SALT cap
Redfin’s latest analysis reveals the states where homeowners will benefit most from the new state and local tax (SALT) cap, which Congress raised from $10K to $40K
by Marian McPherson Sep 19
Trump asks Supreme Court to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Lower courts have ruled Cook can continue to serve on the central bank's board while she challenges the Trump administration's move to fire her over unproven mortgage allegations
by Matt Carter Sep 18
increased homeownership costs
Between 2019 and 2024, median monthly homeownership costs have risen from $1,609 to $2,035, with insurance premiums having a significant role to play in the increase
by Marian McPherson Sep 11
U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin, who is heading up the Trump administration's investigations of alleged mortgage fraud by political opponents, at a May 13 press conference.
Cook's attorneys say she did not commit mortgage fraud and is being targeted by the Trump administration to undermine the Federal Reserve's independence
by Matt Carter Sep 4
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook speaks with Fed Chair Jerome Powell at a June 25, 2025 open meeting at the Federal Reserve Board building in Washington, D.C.
Hundreds of economists say Trump's move to fire Cook 'threatens the fundamental principle of central bank independence and undermines trust in one of America’s most important institutions'
by Matt Carter Sep 2
President Trump and Fed Governor Lisa Cook in front of a photo of the Federal Reserve Bank
A judge gave attorneys for the Fed governor until Sept. 2 to bolster their argument that she should keep her job, as Bill Pulte leveled new allegations of misrepresentation on a third property
by Matt Carter Aug 29
House with a "for sale" sign in the front yard
In the past 2 months, the total number of homesellers in the market has fallen from a peak of 1.96M in May to 1.95M in July, Redfin reported
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 27
A picture of President Trump, who passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," to represent OBBBA tax benefits for investors.
For both new investors and established players, Kevin DeCicco writes, the updates to the tax code now offer more tools for building and preserving real estate wealth across generations
by Kevin DeCicco Aug 27
Trump says he has ousted Fed governor, defying precedent
Trump has attempted to remove Lisa Cook from the rate-setting board over allegations made by the head of FHFA. Cook has denied wrongdoing and said she would continue serving on the board
Broker Spotlight: Bobby Murphy, The Agency Boston
Find out how this managing partner and his team got their start and where they see their market moving next
by Christy Murdock Aug 7
RealPage acquires Rexera to serve condo lenders and title agents
A 2024 Inman AI Award winner, Rexera's AI agents automate workflows on condo sales by obtaining HOA documents and public records, extracting data and flagging potential issues
by Matt Carter Jul 29
Luxury brokerage Douglas Elliman is now in the mortgage business
Mortgage broker Elliman Capital, a 'strategic alliance' with Associated Mortgage Bankers Inc., will offer traditional and specialty loan products 'from multiple national and regional lenders'
by Matt Carter Jul 22
Homes.com sent direct mailers to sellers across the country asking them to pay to ‘boost’ their homes
Many agents have gathered in online forums to criticize the mailers as ‘unethical.’ But Homes.com’s parent company says most agents are fine with them
by Taylor Anderson Jul 16
Teams Spotlight: Ricardo Rodriguez and Associates
Learn why this powerhouse New England team lead and his agents don't just sell homes; they shape experiences
by Christy Murdock Jul 10