Realogics Sotheby's Realty partners with AI startup Realtie
As Washington cities undergo upzoning this year, timing of the firm's partnership with the AI platform that can predict seller readiness and identify areas for redevelopment couldn't be better
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 21
EXp CEO 'cautiously optimistic' as spring homebuying season nears
EXp CEO Leo Pareja said he's hopeful about the busiest season of the year for homebuyers, saying more inventory at varied price points will be key to helping shoppers see beyond elevated rates
by Marian McPherson Mar 7
President Biden's 5% rent cap falls flat with industry leaders
President Biden proposed the idea of a 5% rent cap for corporate landlords with at least 50 units on Tuesday. However, industry leaders say caps rarely result in lower housing costs for renters
by Marian McPherson Jul 16
FHA will consider rent from ADUs when qualifying borrowers
HUD says policy change is intended to help more first-time homebuyers, seniors, and inter-generational families tap the wealth building potential of homeownership
by Matt Carter Oct 19
Alexandria could become second Virginia locale to 'upzone'
Alexandria, Virginia's fifth-largest city, is on the brink of banning single-family-only zoning. If the plan passes, legislators estimate it could add 66 new residential buildings to the city by 2033
by Marian McPherson Sep 6
82% of Americans favor upzoning as fix for skyrocketing housing costs
Zillow's survey revealed overwhelming support for accessory dwelling units, duplexes, triplexes and other dense-housing complexes as housing costs have doubled from pre-pandemic levels
by Marian McPherson Jun 1
Amid pandemic, lawmakers across the US give upzoning another shot
As coronavirus-induced economic strife strengthens the need for affordable housing, state and local legislators are renewing their focus on upzoning laws
by Marian McPherson Jun 26
Nebraska attempts to stave off housing crisis with upzoning plan
As home values slowly creep up, Nebraska legislators are attempting to curtail a possible affordability crisis with 3 housing-related bills
by Marian McPherson Feb 13
Statewide single-family zoning reform gets canned in Virginia
Virginia’s Land Use Committee unanimously rejected Delegate Ibraheem Samirah’s plan to upzone single-family neighborhoods across the state
by Marian McPherson Jan 24