Mortgage rates surge on Moody's downgrade of US credit rating
Moody's Ratings is last credit agency to strip US of its most favorable debt rating over concerns that Congress and 'successive US administrations' have failed to tackle annual budget deficits
by Matt Carter May 19
Proactive tax planning moves: Ideas to help tackle your taxes
By diving deeper into these strategies, Amy Chorew and Maeda Palius write, you safeguard your finances and build a more informed, agile approach that could serve you for decades
by Amy Chorew AND Maeda Palius May 5
Brokers are beginning to see bright side of post-settlement landscape
Industry changes stemming from the National Association of Realtors' antitrust settlement have made listing appointments easier, among other perks, real estate leaders told Inman
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 21
What's next under President-elect Trump's 2nd term? The economy
Inflation and sticky mortgage rates undercut the housing market in 2024. President Trump has vowed to force both metrics down — but conflicting economic policies may make that goal difficult
by Marian McPherson Jan 21
Mortgage rates surge as Trump's odds improve after debate
Investors who fund most mortgage loans weighed the impact of higher tariffs, tighter restrictions on immigration and an extension of 2017 tax cuts under a second Trump administration
by Matt Carter Jul 1
Here's how property managers can fight the effects of inflation
How can forward-thinking property managers mitigate the effects of inflation? It requires informed strategies and creative thinking. Here’s our approach.
by Michael Zaransky Oct 30
Capitol dome in Washington, DC
Nation’s largest real estate trade group says Tax Cuts & Jobs Act has ‘punched a huge hole’ in incentives to own a home
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 14
NAR 2018 candidates header
The National Association of Realtors funded over 524 federal candidates this election cycle: 6 Republicans and 4 Democrats received the most money
The top 8 winners and losers of Trump's tax plan
The new tax law's impacts on homeowners, buyers and investors
by Tom Wheelwright Jun 28
5 new tax changes your investor clients will want to know
How like-kind exchanges, sales and carried interest are impacted by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
by Tom Wheelwright Apr 20
Could tax cuts overheat booming US economy down the road?
41% of housing experts polled by Zillow are less optimistic about long-term housing market in light of tax reform. Why? They might fear 'throwing fuel on an already-raging fire.'
by Marian McPherson Feb 21
Paul Ryan at U.S. Capitol
NAR lobbying wins important concessions from most significant rewrite of tax code in a generation
House Speaker Paul Ryan Holds Weekly News Conference At The Capitol
The final text of the bill marking the biggest change to the U.S. tax structure in decades has been released
House Republicans pass tax reform bill
Real estate industry has expressed numerous concerns over the legislation
National Association of Realtors slams tax reform bill as 'assault on housing'
House Republicans are expected to vote Thursday on the 'Tax Cuts and Jobs Act'