Trump orders boost in US timber production, foreign lumber probe
President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order aimed at increasing US timber production and launched an investigation into the risks that foreign lumber imports pose to national security
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 3
Tool Kit: Upgrade your media literacy skills to know what's real
It's hard to tell fact vs. fiction these days. Get the tools and tips for becoming a smart agent who can spot fake news, deepfakes and misinformation a mile away with trainer Rachael Hite
by Rachael Hite Feb 14
Homebuilders anxiously await details on Canada, Mexico tariffs
Bond market investors who fund most mortgages didn't panic Friday over reports that the US will impose tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico on Saturday, but details remain sketchy
by Matt Carter Jan 31
The underground bunker returns: Patmos Underground Bunker
Political unrest in the Northeastern US and Great Lakes region has renewed interest in such facilities, including the Patmos Underground Bunker in north-central Indiana
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 20
Homebuyers jump at lower mortgage rates, but will they last?
Purchase loan applications have surged for 2 weeks in a row, but rates for conforming mortgages are inching back up toward 7% this week as investors weigh the odds of Fed rate cuts
by Matt Carter Jun 20
While banks pull out, investment funds double down on real estate
Multiple funds told Reuters they planned to increase their credit exposure to property as banks back off from commercial real estate
by Ben Verde May 15
Spain to eliminate 'golden visa' program for foreign investors
The program, which allows non-EU citizens who invest 500K euros in Spanish real estate 3 years of residency, will be eliminated amidst affordability concerns, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said
2 multifamily operators settle in RealPage antitrust lawsuit
Pinnacle Property Management Services and AIR have settled with plaintiffs who accused them of increasing rent prices through collusion
by Ben Verde Feb 9
Tighter federal regulations coming to luxury real estate market soon
The US Treasury Department is poised to enact expanded reporting measures on luxury home sales, putting an end to anonymous purchases that have enabled oligarchs, terrorists and others
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 11
Plot of land trades hands for record-breaking $2.4M. Oh, and it's virtual
The 6,000-square-foot tract of digital real estate will someday be home to a fashion outpost and event venue — in virtual reality, at least
by Daniel Houston Nov 24
Supernatural stairway found on Zillow sends social media aflutter
Known as 'witches stairs,' a type of staircase sometimes seen in old New England homes, has been making the rounds on social media
Denver Realtor fired for removing BLM signs from neighborhood
A long-time Denver RE/MAX Alliance Realtor was recently fired for reports of her removing Black Lives Matter signs from the yards of the city's Hilltop neighborhood where she sells homes
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 21
Is Quicken quitting FHA loans?
Chairman Dan Gilbert says lender may be ‘bowing out’ of government-backed loan program
by Amy Tankersley Dec 3
New car sales versus new home sales
Record highs and multi-decade lows