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HUD Secretary slammed for confusing REO with Oreo cookies

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Despite the controversy that has swirled around his tenure, following the Oreo incident, Ben Carson attempted to downplay his apparent confusion. Continue reading →

President Donald Trump holds Realtors in the palm of his hand

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Most were pleased with Trump’s performance and identified with him as a real estate businessman. Continue reading →

Trump announces end to steel and aluminum tariffs at NAR conference

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President Donald Trump spoke broadly about cutting regulations and announced his administration struck a deal with Canada and Mexico that would ostensibly lift on steel and aluminum tariffs at the National Association of Realtors midyear legislative me… Continue reading →

NAR leaders urge ‘respect’ ahead of contentious Trump expo visit

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Trump is set to speak Friday at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel at the annual Realtors Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo, which has drawn more than 9,000 Realtors. Continue reading →

Meet the Realtor running for Congress

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Leigh Brown, a Realtor and owner of a North Carolina-based RE/MAX franchise, is hoping to become the Republican party’s nominee for the vacant Congressional seat in North Carolina’s 9th district. Continue reading →

‘People are afraid’: Agents worry wall will squeeze the local market

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On Friday, Trump declared a national emergency, which he believes will give him access to border wall funding that congress denied him. Agents are worried. Continue reading →

Trump’s tariffs could drive the cost of homes and remodeling way up

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The president’s tariffs could send the price of new homes and remodels soaring by thousands of dollars, but not all economists are convinced by the data. Continue reading →

Will deal to end shutdown kick-start real estate sales?

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Congressional leaders and President Donald Trump reached a deal on a continuing resolution Friday that will fund the government for three weeks. The deal ensures all government employees will receive their paychecks next week, including backpay missed … Continue reading →

Will Trump’s new housing finance director privatize Fannie and Freddie?

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The Trump administration is preparing to nominate Mark Calabria to head the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the agency tasked with overseeing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Continue reading →

What to Do About Hate in America

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Political hate. Religious hate. Racial hate. Gay hate. The past few days have laid bare what few of us like to acknowledge. For all the bounty and blessings of living in this country — and there are many — there is also a river of hate that runs throug… Continue reading →