Universal rent control is here: Will it backfire?

Oregon is officially the first state in the U.S. to pass universal rent control for all tenants. Housing economists who spoke with Inman think the legislation, as written, will have either little or adverse impact on tenants and affordability. Continue reading

Home prices in November climbed nearly 6% year-over-year

U.S. home prices rose 0.4 percent from October to November and 5.8 percent year-over-year, according to data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Continue reading

Homebuyer scammed out of fortune hired by title company

In a rare, happy twist, a homebuyer who lost his downpayment to scammers is whole again after a title company hired the man to discuss cyber security. Continue reading