Interactive: Where immigration shored up waning housing demand
In this series of maps and tables, Intel explores which US markets got hit with a double-whammy of outbound movers and reduced immigration flows last year
by Daniel Houston Mar 30
Tenants in HUD housing now have to prove they're US citizens
Secretary Scott Turner vowed the agency would 'leave no stone unturned' in rooting out non-citizens who might be taking advantage of HUD-funded housing
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 23
An image of Colin Allen with the Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered logo because he's the podcast guest discussing how politics and policy are fueling the housing crisis.
On this episode, American Property Owners Alliance’s Colin Allen breaks down the government's approach to the housing supply crisis, partisan divides and surprising bipartisan collaboration
U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin, who is heading up the Trump administration's investigations of alleged mortgage fraud by political opponents, at a May 13 press conference.
Cook's attorneys say she did not commit mortgage fraud and is being targeted by the Trump administration to undermine the Federal Reserve's independence
by Matt Carter Sep 4
Agents aren't as spooked by tariffs — but clients are in the crosshairs
Real estate agents' clients were more directly affected by tariff policy in July than in previous months as costs began to stack up for US importers
by Daniel Houston Aug 18
Homebuilders cry 'uncle' as duties on Canadian lumber hit 27%
NAHB urges Trump administration to negotiate new softwood lumber agreement with Canada 'that will provide a fair and equitable solution to all parties and eliminate tariffs altogether'
by Matt Carter Aug 4
AI, AI, AI: Ads, oversight and the age of the algorithm
AI is transforming real estate marketing, policy and platforms. From automation to oversight, Jessi Healey weighs in on what agents need to know now
by Jessi Healey Jul 28
Waning buyer activity pushes home price growth to 2-year low
60% of the nation's largest markets saw home prices slip from May to June, with the largest drop happening in Washington DC due to federal layoffs
by Marian McPherson Jul 22
'Uber depressed' home sales prompt stark 'red flare' warning from economist
Elevated mortgage rates, weakening home price growth and uncertainty from Trump's tariff policy are setting the housing market on a dangerous path, Moody's economist Mark Zandi said on X
by Marian McPherson Jul 17
Trump official: Fed chair to answer for 'ostentatious' renovations
OMB Director Russell Vought put accusations that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell lied to Congress about a $2.5B renovation of the Fed's headquarters in writing Thursday
by Matt Carter Jul 10
Mortgage rate drop unlikely after steady June jobs report
The report beat analyst expectations by 37K jobs, curtailing hopes of a short-term rate cut in July. Economists say rates will likely stay elevated, keeping homebuyers sidelined
by Marian McPherson Jul 3
So far, the conflict with Iran hasn’t nudged the US housing market. But could it?
Economists typically keep their eyes out for 3 key things when assessing whether a Middle East conflict could weigh on U.S. home sales. Here's what they are
by Taylor Anderson Jun 25
Dip in mortgage rates doesn't do much to excite homebuyers
While purchase loan demand was still up 18% last week from a year ago, some of that demand may not translate into sales after unusual bump in cancelled purchase contracts
by Matt Carter Jun 4
RealPage may catch break under Trump's 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill'
The House Republican tax bill includes a sweeping provision that would prevent governments from regulating artificial intelligence and automated decision systems for 10 years
by Richelle Hammiel May 28
Trump's 1st 100 days in office and its impact on real estate
Opinion
What the rest of this year will look like under Trump 2.0 with regard to real estate is anyone’s guess. Cara Ameer breaks down the possibilities, problems and opportunities
by Cara Ameer Apr 29