Appraisal licensing controversy engulfs South Dakota governor
Gov. Kristi Noem has been accused of committing an 'abuse of power' while her daughter was trying to become a licensed appraiser
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 27
New eviction moratorium returns for most renters
The moratorium comes shortly after the previous eviction ban expired, and could ultimately cover 90 percent of US renters
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 3
Meet the 2 agents on California's gubernatorial recall election ballot
Agents David Bramante (R) and Kevin Paffrath (D) both made the ballot, and they are hoping for the chance to make their mark on California politics
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 22
Whatever happened to Trump Mortgage?
In the early 2000s, Trump made a short-lived foray into the world of residential and commercial lending. The housing bubble ultimately doomed the venture, and its legacy was a long-running lawsuit
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 22
As DC readies for new president, agents predict a strong spring
The dawn of a new administration is already bringing hopeful energy to a city that's seen a lot of turmoil in recent months
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 19
Vacation booking platform Vrbo to block new Washington, D.C., reservations
The move comes amid the specter of violence during the inauguration of President-Elect Joe Biden. Airbnb also previously said it would block reservations and cancel existing ones in the area
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 19
NAR president: DC riot 'shocking,' an 'assault' on democracy
Charlie Oppler slammed riots Wednesday that saw a mob overrun the US Capitol Building. National Multifamily Housing Council President Doug Bibby also called the incidents 'abhorrent'
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 7
The Paycheck Protection Program is back. Here's what you need to know
The federal government now has more money for small businesses, though it may be harder for real estate professionals to actually claim it this time around
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 28
Americans head to the polls as real estate industry holds breath
Voters have to choose between President Trump and Joe Biden as concerns about unprecedented voter intimidation, fraud and violence swirl around the country. Real estate agents like Ellen Sykes of Warburg Realty volunteered at voting centers across the US
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 3
Blue counties yield higher property values, red counties pay fewer taxes
The average home in a Democrat-controlled county is worth 75% more than the typical home in a Republican-controlled county, according to an analysis by Attom Data Solutions
Here's how Trump and Biden stack up on housing issues
The president and former vice president have sharply divergent views of how to handle things like housing affordability, discrimination and homelessness
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 3
Multitudes of Americans considering leaving US after election
Redfin found that 16% of Americans would consider leaving the country if their preferred presidential candidate loses in November. That's up from just 9% four years ago
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 26
62% of homeowners support low-income housing in their neighborhood
According to Redfin's latest survey, a majority of Americans embrace low-income developments in their neighborhood; however, concerns still abound
by Marian McPherson Oct 22
Upcoming elections too much to bear? Why not 'live under a rock'?
If the coronavirus pandemic and the upcoming elections are stressing you out, maybe it's time to consider literally living under a rock with a promo deal from Hotels.com
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 13
Redfin: The coronavirus has a bigger impact on sales than the election
According to Redfin's latest survey, only 22 percent of buyers and sellers are adjusting their real estate plans due to the presidential election
by Marian McPherson Oct 6