Senate passes affordability bill with large investor ban

The bipartisan bill stipulates that investors and companies will not be allowed to buy single-family homes if they already own 350 or more. Those that increase housing supply through building or renovations would not be limited to 350 homes, but they w… Continue reading

Senate passes affordability bill with large investor ban

The bipartisan bill stipulates that investors and companies will not be allowed to buy single-family homes if they already own 350 or more. Those that increase housing supply through building or renovations would not be limited to 350 homes, but they w… Continue reading

Senate passes affordability bill with large investor ban

The bipartisan bill stipulates that investors and companies will not be allowed to buy single-family homes if they already own 350 or more. Those that increase housing supply through building or renovations would not be limited to 350 homes, but they w… Continue reading

Senate passes affordability bill with large investor ban

The bipartisan bill stipulates that investors and companies will not be allowed to buy single-family homes if they already own 350 or more. Those that increase housing supply through building or renovations would not be limited to 350 homes, but they w… Continue reading

Portland tries a new affordable housing fix: paying homeowners to rent spare rooms

Portland is paying homeowners to rent spare bedrooms through a new pilot with PadSplit, aiming to expand affordable housing without new construction. Continue reading

New Senate bill would force large investors to sell after 7 years

Lawmakers have asserted that by curbing how long large investors may own build-to-rent homes, it will help eliminate competition for everyday homebuyers and lead to lower prices. Not everyone agrees. Continue reading

California housing: A ‘caste system defined by family wealth?’ Analysts respond to report

Analysts and housing experts this week balked at what some called California’s “landed gentry” system for passing property down to younger generations. Continue reading

Despite its record length, Trump’s State of the Union falls short on housing details

During a one-hour-and-47-minute-long speech, President Trump had few words to share on issues important to real estate professionals, like affordable housing, mortgage rates or the inventory crisis. Continue reading

Affordability is better, but buyers are still bailing out of contracts

Pending home sales slid on a monthly and annual basis in January, despite improving market factors. However, several economists urged agents to stay calm, saying a sales boost will likely come this spring. Continue reading

Trump’s proposed institutional investor ban is not a real solution

Although Trump is attempting to respond to legitimate frustrations in the housing market, the proposed ban won’t increase supply, Derek Carlson writes. Continue reading