Realtor.com CEO pleads with US leaders to save homeownership

Realtor.com launched the latest chapter of its eight-month buyer agency campaign on Tuesday with a passionate open letter from CEO Damian Eales. In the letter, Eales urged local, state and federal legislators to use their upcoming terms to meaningfully… Continue reading

US home prices rise modestly amid affordability strains

CoreLogic Chief Economist Dr. Selma Hepp told Inman, “despite much-needed optimism, brought by a sharp decline in mortgage rates in August, the boost was short lived and not enough to renew homebuyers’ interest.” Continue reading

Builders shift to townhomes and condos to tackle housing shortage

This shift in strategy reflects a growing need for more affordable and space-efficient housing options amid rising costs and limited land availability, according to a new analysis from Zillow released Thursday. Continue reading

Recent survey highlights housing priorities ahead of 2024 election

According to the survey, approximately 41.6 percent of U.S. homeowners believe that Donald Trump is best suited to maintain high home values, while 35.3 percent favor Kamala Harris for this role. Although homeowners generally see high home values as be… Continue reading

Don’t facilitate source of income discrimination by sellers

Don’t discourage your sellers from talking to FHA, VA, USDA or DPA buyers, fair housing advocate Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Help facilitate both a timely sale and greater affordability. Continue reading

Harris takes on institutional investors, rent price algorithms

Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled the housing policy for a Harris-Walz Administration at a campaign stop on Friday. Her first priority? Pulling the reins on institutional investors and rental management platforms. Continue reading

Housing inventory growth doesn’t guarantee greater affordability

In June, five of the top U.S. markets showed some improvement in housing affordability and supply year-over-year, according to First American’s Real House Price Index, while some markets with improved inventory still struggled with rising costs. Continue reading

How this Florida legislation could lead to more sustainable housing

Attorney and new Inman Contributor Rachel Streitfeld examines how changes to Florida’s zoning laws could free up vast tracts of land for high-density new home construction. Continue reading

Lack of access to credit keeps Black neighborhoods in rental loop

Access to safe, traditional credit building is especially limited in Black neighborhoods, a report from Zillow shows, highlighting lingering effects from redlining that keep those households renting instead of owning a home. Continue reading