Groups seize on Biden’s skepticism in lawsuit against new eviction ban

Real estate groups leveraged President Joe Biden’s comments earlier this week about the new moratorium’s chances of surviving in court. Continue reading

New eviction moratorium likely coming for most renters

The moratorium comes shortly after the previous eviction ban expired, and could ultimately cover 90 percent of U.S. renters. Continue reading

How agents can nab new inventory as moratoriums expire

It’s unclear exactly how many properties will be freed up after federal eviction and foreclosure moratoriums expire at the end of July. But whichever way it goes, agents will want to be prepared. Continue reading

Eviction and foreclosure moratoriums expire

Several economists and housing experts share what could unfold for homeowners, renters and the overall economy when the CDC’s eviction and foreclosure moratorium ends on July 31. Continue reading

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

4 states lift eviction ban; renters left with weaker federal protections

State-level protections for tenants behind on rent expired in four more states this week as the clock ticks on the federal eviction ban. Continue reading

US Supreme Court denies Realtors’ request to lift CDC eviction ban

Justice Brett Kavanaugh said the federal agency exceeded its authority but ban’s current July 31 expiration date would allow for ‘more orderly distribution’ of rental assistance funds. Continue reading

Renters were already feeling better. Then the eviction ban was extended

A new Zillow analysis found renters were growing more confident even before the government extended its moratorium on evictions through July. Continue reading

DC appeals court reinstates nationwide eviction ban

The ruling extends protections for tenants until June 30, when the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s national moratorium is set to expire. Continue reading

Pending-home sales take 4.4% hit in April

In a reversal from the previous month, pending-home sales decreased in all regions except the Midwest, which saw gains of 3.5 percent from March to April. Continue reading