What you should know about fair housing
Agents have to work to protect people from discriminatory practices and educate other professionals on the laws we have in place. So, here's what you need to know about discrimination in the industry — plus the fair housing laws that prohibit it
by John Giffen Jun 14
Number of mortgages in forbearance keeps rising
4.2 million Americans are now using forbearance programs. However, the rate at which loans are going into forbearance is slowing, suggesting conditions are stabilizing
by Jim Dalrymple II May 26
Housing protections in the stimulus bill explained
The 880-page bill signed into law by Trump on Friday includes credit protections, foreclosure moratoriums and forbearance on some mortgages
by Patrick Kearns Mar 28
New housing construction drop again in February
Residential housing starts fell by 1.5%, according to the US Census Bureau
Housing construction falls in January — but new permits soar
Residential housing starts fell 3.6%, according to the US Census Bureau
Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week.
by Inman Jan 10
Buying is more affordable than renting in 53% of the U.S.
According to Attom Data Solutions' latest Rental Affordability Report, buying is more affordable than renting for the average wage earner in the majority of U.S. markets, despite home-price growth outpacing wage growth
by Marian McPherson Jan 8
Feds tweak regulations to lure banks back to FHA loans
The new regulatory approach is meant to reduce the chance that banks will have to pay huge settlements for mishandling FHA loans
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 30
Appraisal requirements axed on sales of $400K and under: Fed
Approved by the Federal Reserve on Friday, the adjustment, from $250K to $400K, marks the first time in 25 years such an appraisal threshold has changed
'Redemption month': New home sales exploded in August
Sales of new single-family homes rose an astounding 18% year-over-year in August, according to US Census Bureau
by Patrick Kearns Sep 25
Homes, houses, suburb
The median sales prices of all new homes sold in July was reported at $312,800, according to the U.S. Census Bureau
by Patrick Kearns Aug 23
Building permits drop in June
New homes authorized by permits dropped 6% in June, but the single-family sector only saw a 0.4% annual decrease
by Patrick Kearns Jul 17
HUD releases new income limits for housing programs
The new limits impact who is eligible for several initiatives, including public and Section 8 housing
by Marian McPherson Apr 25
New housing construction falls
Residential housing starts fell by 11.2%, Census Bureau says
Unpaid government workers owe $438M in mortgage and rent this month
Government workers not collecting a paycheck as a result of the shutdown will impact the housing market
by Patrick Kearns Jan 8