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HUD sends $690M to states for affordable housing

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The Housing Trust Fund is funded by a fee on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and devoted to affordable housing for low- and extremely low-income households. Continue reading →

CDC extends national eviction moratorium to June 30

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the extension is in the best interest of the public’s health as coronavirus cases are on the uptick. Continue reading →

The problem with antitrust litigation as a real estate business strategy

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In the real estate industry, antitrust lawsuits have become more prevalent in the past few years, but perhaps it’s time for litigious parties to take a step back and refocus their energies on sellers and buyers, instead of competitors. Continue reading →

Consumer groups support REX suit against anti-rebate law

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The Consumer Federation of America and the Oregon State Public Interest Research Group argue that prohibiting rebates to buyers and sellers stifles commission competition and harms consumers. Continue reading →

Marcia Fudge sworn in as HUD secretary with a fair housing focus

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NAR looks forward to working with Fudge “to address racial disparities in real estate and our nation’s persistent housing affordability crisis.” Continue reading →

Chase settles with Black homeowner over alleged discriminatory appraisal

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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?

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