President Biden signs the Respect for Marriage Act into law
The act codifies same-sex and interracial marriage rights and ensures same-sex couples' marriages would be federally recognized if the Supreme Court overturns Obergefell
by Marian McPherson Dec 14
Obama’s former spokesman Jay Carney becomes Airbnb exec
Former White House Press Secretary leaves Amazon to become head of global communications and policy for the short-term rental powerhouse
by Taylor Anderson Jul 22
HUD to 'punish' appraisers and lenders who discriminate
Shortly after the Biden administration announced its plan to end housing discrimination, HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge said the department is taking a more hardline approach to enforcement
by Marian McPherson Apr 22
3 ways Biden could change real estate
Real estate experts share how President Biden's latest executive order could impact real estate from licensing to noncompete agreements to antitrust lawsuits
by Marian McPherson Jul 19
HUD takes first step to revive Obama-era AFFH rule
HUD has filed the notice needed to reinstate Obama-era Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing enforcement rules, which were repealed in September 2020
by Marian McPherson Apr 14
Federal judge in Texas rules eviction moratorium unconstitutional
US District Judge John Barker argued that Congress lacked the authority to give the CDC power to halt evictions, and that the moratorium threatened to impinge upon landlords' rights under state law. The DOJ filed a notice on Saturday to appeal the ruling
27 real estate execs sign letter supporting Biden stimulus package
The letter called on legislative leaders to pass President Biden's American Rescue Plan, which includes another stimulus check and faster vaccine rollout
by Marian McPherson Feb 25