Day before eviction moratorium set to expire, Dems scramble for extension

President Biden called on Congress on Thursday to extend the moratorium through the end of 2021, citing concerns over the quick spread of the Delta variant. Democrats were sent scrambling to respond. Continue reading

Some landlords are declining funds from the Emergency Rental Assistance program. Here’s why

Some landlords are declining the funds because of regulatory tape attached to them. Others hope to replace struggling tenants with more financially secure renters. Continue reading

Senate approves $310B in new funding for small business loan program

The money is meant to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program, a potentially important lifeline for real estate professionals. Continue reading

Feds offer $330M to clean up lead paint

Federal officials announced Thursday that they have set aside $330 million to clean up lead-based paint and other environmental hazards in low-income housing. Continue reading

Will the SECURE Act Really Bring Retirement Security to Older Americans?

For millions of older Americans, the retirement years are far from “golden.” One in three retirees have no money left at the end of the month and must dip into their dwindling savings to pay monthly bills. Record numbers are declaring personal bankrupt… Continue reading

Fannie and Freddie critic Mark Calabria confirmed as Housing Finance director

The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed Mark Calabria to head the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), the agency tasked with overseeing the government-sponsored entities Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Continue reading

Meet the Realtor running for Congress

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