Trump asks Supreme Court to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Lower courts have ruled Cook can continue to serve on the central bank’s board while she challenges the Trump adminstration’s move to fire her over unproven mortgage allegations. Continue reading

Homeowners are cracking under the pressure of increased costs

Median monthly homeownership costs have risen 26 percent from 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest American Community Survey data. released on Thursday. Continue reading

DoJ opens criminal investigation into Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Cook’s attorneys say she did not commit mortgage fraud, and is being targeted by the Trump administration to undermine the Federal Reserve’s independence. Continue reading

Fed Governor Lisa Cook didn’t commit mortgage fraud: attorneys

Hundreds of economists say Trump adminstration’s move to fire Cook “threatens the fundamental principle of central bank independence and undermines trust in one of America’s most important institutions.” Continue reading

Court punts on Trump’s move to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook

A judge gave attorneys for the Fed governor until Sept. 2 to bolster their argument that she should keep her job, as Bill Pulte leveled new allegations of misrepresentation on a third property. Continue reading

Sellers outnumber buyers by 36% — but that figure is starting to shrink

In the past two months, the total number of homesellers in the market has fallen from a peak of 1.96 million in May to 1.95 million in July, Redfin reported. As sellers realize that homebuyers have the upper hand now, some are opting out of the market … Continue reading

3 big tax wins for investors in the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’

For both new investors and established players, Kevin DeCicco writes, the updates to the tax code now offer more tools for building and preserving real estate wealth across generations. Continue reading

The hottest ZIP codes of 2025: What real estate agents need to know

Uncover trends from Realtor.com’s 2025 hottest ZIP codes and learn actionable strategies for real estate agents to succeed in competitive markets. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Bobby Murphy, The Agency Boston

Find out how this managing partner and his team got their start and where they see their market moving next. Continue reading

RealPage acquires Rexera to serve condo lenders and title agents

A 2024 Inman AI Award winner, Rexera offers customizable AI agents that automate workflows on condo sales by obtaining HOA documents and public records, extracting data and flagging potential issues. Continue reading