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Modern-day redlining is killing Black neighborhoods: HUD Secretary

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Lending practices are killing Black neighborhoods across the country by making it so that only investors can afford to buy in them, HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge said. Continue reading →

Are you truly a market pro? 3 ways to stand out in a sea of agent ‘experts’

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When everyone in the room states they are a top market expert, how can you stand out? Atman Real Estate CEO (and expert in her own right) Victoria Kennedy has three ways to elevate your public profile and edge above your competition. Continue reading →

Feds want looser data reporting regulations for smaller lenders

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Federal regulators on Thursday proposed loosening the data reporting requirements that smaller lenders face when making certain types of home loans. Continue reading →

Here’s what NAR wants in the next versions of Fannie and Freddie

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NAR also said on Friday that any changes should maintain a host of features such as 30-year fixed-rate mortgages, affordable credit and reliable access to housing for both renters and homeowners. Continue reading →

NAR tells Congress tax reform is hurting homeowners

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The director of the National Association of Realtors, the nation’s largest real estate trade group, testified before Congress about the ways in which the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act have made it harder to own a home 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 →

Homesnap will pay monthly mortgage of 10 federal workers

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Home listings portal Homesnap is offering to pay the mortgage or rent of 10 workers affected by the now 31-day long partial shutdown of the federal government. Continue reading →

Zillow hires NAR vet Ken Wingert to lead government relations

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Ken Wingert is leaving the National Association of Realtors (NAR) to become Zillow’s head of federal government relations, the Seattle-based real estate tech company announced. Continue reading →