Zumper fast-tracks online tour tools, presses on with hiring plans

The nation’s largest rental search and transaction platform has pushed up the launch of new online tour tools to counter the “coronavirus market.” HUD’s call to delay evictions could have long-standing impact on property market. Continue reading

Trump administration announces halt on foreclosures and evictions

For now, evictions and foreclosures will be placed on a moratorium until the end of April. Continue reading

Trump administration proposes massive cuts to HUD

The President’s budget for Fiscal Year 2021 calls for the elimination of block grant programs and a reduction of HUD’s budget by 15 percent. Continue reading

NAR president applauds Trump’s planned environmental rule change

Vince Malta applauded the White House’s proposal to “modernize” a rule that governs an array of infrastructure projects, though the move also drew condemnation from the left. Continue reading

NAR debuts fair housing plan, meets with HUD

The National Association of Realtors’ new action plan will focus on accountability and training for agents, and comes amid an industry-wide discussion about discrimination. Continue reading

HUD unveils fair housing proposal, draws condemnation from housing advocates

A proposed rule change is meant to give local officials more flexibility, but critics condemned the proposal as an attempt to ‘gut’ fair housing efforts. Continue reading

What the 2020 presidential candidates are saying about housing

Housing hasn’t been the focus for the crowded field of Democratic contenders, but that hasn’t stopped some candidates from releasing comprehensive housing plans. Continue reading

Newsday deputy editor calls housing discrimination, bias widespread

Veteran journalist Keith Herbert was a member of the team that discovered widespread racial discrimination at play in the real estate industry on Long Island, New York. Continue reading

What steering is and how to avoid it

In light of the explosive “Newsday” article, here is a look at what steering is, why it’s critical to fully understand it and how to avoid it both personally and for your brokerage. Continue reading