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Treasury expands cash buyer rules beyond luxury real estate

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The U.S. Treasury Department is expanding previous regulations to more U.S. counties and lowering the sales price threshold for reporting. Continue reading →

Real estate responds to Trump administration’s reported trans policy change

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The report has already sparked protests and activism across the U.S. over concerns that such a policy change would lead to fewer protections against discrimination for transgender Continue reading →

Trump admin proposes new tax-break rules for developers

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The Trump Administration proposed new guidelines Friday that would create tax incentives for developers to build in so-called “Opportunity Zones.” Continue reading →

Seattle tiny-home ‘experiment’ slated to close in spring 2019

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Amid an uptick of 911 calls, a controversial tiny-house village in North Seattle will close next spring after the city decided not to renew its licence. Continue reading →

Realogy throws support behind LGBT housing protection bill

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John Peyton, president and CEO of Realogy’s Franchise Group, announced his parent company’s support of the Fair and Equal Housing Act, a bill up for consideration by Congress that is designed to prevent anti-LGBT housing discrimination nationwide.  Continue reading →

Can Elizabeth Warren’s $500B plan really end the housing crisis?

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On Sept. 26, Sen. Elizabeth Warren introduced the American Housing and Mobility Act, which aims to close the supply-demand imbalance by 2028. Will it work? Continue reading →

Fair lending policy director faces accusations of racism in blog post

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A high-ranking policy director at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) responsible for overseeing fair lending practices is under fire for a racially charged blog post. Continue reading →

The government is cracking down on reverse mortgages

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Homeowners looking for a reverse mortgage may have to undergo a second appraisal in certain circumstances, thanks to new guidance from the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Continue reading →

California Realtors rally for Prop 5 in face of growing backlash

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Prop 5 will allow olde homeowners to keep old property taxes when buying a new home. Critics fear essential services will bare the brunt of lost revenues. Continue reading →