The real estate industry is more politically split than you think

Amid a tumultuous year for the real estate industry, Realtors have donated millions to political causes — and Democrats have managed to collect more than Republicans from the industry’s rank and file. Continue reading

Are you suffering from election anxiety?

This year’s presidential election has people totally stressed out. Trainer Bernice Ross offers strategies for releasing your anxiety and getting back to business. Continue reading

A house divided? 2024 election tests the agent-client bond: Intel

Business goes on mostly undisturbed. But a survey of hundreds of agents and brokers suggests the real estate industry is facing more thorny situations amid a contentious 2024 election. Continue reading

Trump, Harris housing policies emerging from the rhetoric

Housing policy has gotten short shrift in the debates, with a tight focus on immigration and inflation. But the candidates’ platforms — and Project 2025 — provide more details. 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

Election anxiety is keeping first-time homebuyers at bay: Redfin

Nearly a fourth of first-time homebuyers are delaying their plans due to election anxiety, according to Redfin’s latest market analysis published on Tuesday. The Seattle-based portal teamed with market research company Ipsos to survey 1,802 homeowners … Continue reading

Trump allies formulating plans to privatize Fannie and Freddie

A new “Wall Street Journal” report reveals that talks about privatization have been taking place since the spring and have included Trump confidants Larry Kudlow and John McEntee. Continue reading

RFK, Jr., suspends campaign, will support Trump

The Kennedy family scion said he didn’t want to be a spoiler that might hand the election to Democrats. But he will leave his name on ballots in non-swing states. Continue reading

Cardone slams Harris-Walz $25K down payment assistance plan

Cardone Capital CEO Grant Cardone slammed VP Kamala Harris’ housing policies on Fox Business, saying they will lead to the collapse of the housing market in Democratic-led states. 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