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Breaking down the housing proposals of Biden and Sanders

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The race for the Democratic presidential nomination effectively narrowed to a two-man race Tuesday. But Biden and Sanders have very different ideas about housing. Continue reading →

These 15 markets are poised to become the next iBuying hotspots

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A change in FDIC regulations will make it easier for iBuyers to enter markets in the North and South, according to home-value data platform Ownerly. Continue reading →

Top real estate firms subpoenaed in discrimination investigation

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Coldwell Banker, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and Douglas Elliman are among the firms to receive subpoenas in the wake of a Newsday report exposing housing discrimination. Continue reading →

Petition seeks to overturn NAR pocket listing ban

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The petition argues that the Clear Cooperation Policy violates the rights of homeowners, and that it should be reversed. Continue reading →

Shrouded in steel: Scourge of New York City scaffolding turns 40

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New York’s ubiquitous scaffolding is the result of laws passed in 1980 and 1998. The scaffolding is meant to prevent falling debris, but it also comes with tradeoffs. Continue reading →

California Gov. on homeless crisis: ‘Doing nothing no longer an option’

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In his State of the State address on Wednesday California Gov. Gavin Newsom made a call for the state to address its crisis. Continue reading →

Here’s a 7-step guide to resolving conflicts

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If you’re in the real estate business long enough, you’re bound to butt heads with someone at some point. What’s the best way to get through conflict? Columnist Matthew Szalecki recommends this rational, informed and fair approach to conflict resolutio… Continue reading →

Nebraska attempts to stave off housing crisis with upzoning plan

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As home values slowly creep up, Nebraska legislators are attempting to curtail a possible affordability crisis with three housing-related bills. Continue reading →

Renters’ leases going up in smoke as legislators crack down on cigarettes

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Low-income renters are being unjustly evicted as landlords fail to correctly implement HUD’s smoke-free policy, according to a Washington Post report. Continue reading →

Trump administration proposes massive cuts to HUD

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The President’s budget for Fiscal Year 2021 calls for the elimination of block grant programs and a reduction of HUD’s budget by 15 percent. Continue reading →