Chase settles with Black homeowner over alleged discriminatory appraisal

The lender will pay the Chicago homeowner $50K and provide mandatory training to its employees on fair lending and appraisals. Continue reading

What does the $1.9T stimulus bill mean for real estate?

More direct checks, rental assistance and expanded unemployment are all included in the massive $1.9 trillion relief package. Continue reading

A change to the CARES Act threatens Realtors: NAR

National Association of Realtors President Vince Malta is calling on Congress to provide more funding for small business loan programs created by the CARES Act. Continue reading

Home showings allowed to resume in New York: Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Cuomo announced home showings would be allowed to resume, but the announcement has yet to be backed up with guidelines from the Empire State Development Corporation. Continue reading

A comprehensive guide to industry resources for real estate agents

Real estate companies, trade groups and government agencies are offering resources amid the pandemic. This is Inman’s attempt to compile them all in one guide that will be updated daily. Continue reading

Second stimulus package could roll back property tax deductions

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is reportedly mulling a rollback of the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap implemented by changes to the tax code under President Trump. Continue reading

Housing protections in the stimulus bill explained

The 880-page bill signed into law by Trump on Friday includes credit protections, foreclosure moratoriums and forbearance on some mortgages. Continue reading

House passes stimulus packages, agents closer to unemployment access

The stimulus bill, which includes direct payments to Americans and expanded unemployment, is headed to President Donald Trump’s desk. Continue reading