The government pays more to rich homeowners than poor renters
Housing subsidies are going to wealthy homeowners at nearly twice the rate of low income renters
by Patrick Kearns Oct 13
Donald Trump
Opinion
Should the proposed framework become law, the MID’s days will be numbered
by Steve Cook Oct 3
MID 'a wasteful use of federal resources,' says housing group
Introducing a capped tax credit and reducing MID-eligible mortgages to $500K are two proposed solutions
by Amber Taufen Aug 16
A roll of "I Voted" stickers
Trade group won vast majority of races it supported, but Realtor issues remain at risk
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 11
Should the mortgage interest deduction cap be lowered?
National Low Income Housing Coalition's Robin Hood-esque proposal would lower cap for mortgages higher than $500,000 to subsidize federal programs for low-income borrowers
by Amy Tankersley Nov 18
Mortgage interest deduction said to cause 'vast distortion' in global economy
The Economist's recent cover story claims mortgage subsidies promote inequality, stymie economic growth
by Teke Wiggin May 22
NAR's 2014 election bets pay off
11 of 13 candidates trade group pulled out the stops for are winners
by Inman Nov 5
Blue markets face bigger housing challenges than red markets
Opinion
Declining affordability and rising income inequality take center stage
Homeowner tax perks are very much on the line in 2015
Raising standard deduction would reduce the sting, but what about home values?
by Ken Harney Mar 24
The American dream is homeownership, not a tax deduction
Tax overhaul plan has something for everyone to hate
Proposed tax reform bill that would include new limits on homeowner benefits looks DOA
Changes proposed to mortgage interest deduction, exclusion on gains from sale of principal residence
by Inman Feb 26
Follow the mortgage money: Why 2014 should be a good year for housing
Look for Fannie and Freddie's new regulator to push for looser underwriting, down payment requirements
by Ken Harney Dec 17
Time to say goodbye to these popular tax deductions in 2014?
CoreLogic data to power Urban Institute's housing finance research
Strategic alliance aims to inform policymakers through data-driven reports, policy discussions
by Inman Dec 5