Don’t facilitate source of income discrimination by sellers

Don’t discourage your sellers from talking to FHA, VA, USDA or DPA buyers, fair housing advocate Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Help facilitate both a timely sale and greater affordability. Continue reading

Mom-and-pop flippers make the dream of homeownership a reality

Small real estate investors have a role to play in improving affordability and inventory, trainer Bernice Ross writes, and can be a key part of growing your real estate business. Continue reading

Cardone slams Harris-Walz $25K down payment assistance plan

Cardone Capital CEO Grant Cardone slammed VP Kamala Harris’ housing policies on Fox Business, saying they will lead to the collapse of the housing market in Democratic-led states. Continue reading

What the presidential candidates plan to do about affordable housing

Housing affects every aspect of American life, Rachael Hite writes. This election, discover how each presidential candidate plans to reshape housing. Continue reading

The key to fixing the world’s home affordability mess is in front of us

The one-two punch of government action and private sector innovation is the right formula for fixing the affordable housing mess, which has grown into a global epidemic, writes Brad Inman. Continue reading

California legislator proposes $1.25B affordable housing bill

United States Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is taking another shot at solving America’s housing crisis, this time through a proposal to convert government-owned buildings into affordable rental housing.

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Housing Secretary Marcia Fudge stepping down March 22

The surprise announcement comes as the Biden administration rolls out a $7.3 trillion budget proposal that would provide $258 billion to expand access to affordable housing. Continue reading

Need a roomie? Zillow now allows you to list single rooms for rent

Landlords now have the ability to list single rooms for rent on Zillow, as affordability concerns relegate more renters to living with roommates. Continue reading

Hawaii legislator floats bill banning foreign buyers from island

Hawaii State Senator Brenton Awa has presented a bill aimed at banning foreign buyers from purchasing or investing in property on the island. The senator said the bill, if passed, would be an important to improving affordability for residents. Continue reading

Prank? Protest? Graffitied LA high-rise sparks housing crisis debate

A group of graffiti artists tagged Oceanside Plaza, an unfinished downtown LA luxury high-rise located near the site of the 2024 Grammy Awards. The artists haven’t spoken about their motives, but the art has brought attention to the shortage of afforda… Continue reading