Federal Housing Law’s Architects Say Cities Must Now Step Up

What started as a conversation in a Washington, DC, steakhouse is now the law of the land. But the architects of the largest housing bill in 30 years worry about its implementation... Read more »

Democratic Senator Proposes New Federal Tax on Data Centers

Congress should consider raising a new excise tax on data center development to offset rising power costs and workforce disruption, one lawmaker says. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR), the top Democrat on the... Read more »

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Says Her Kids ‘Need’ Her Home

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has opened up about her “bittersweet” decision to step down from her prominent role in President Donald Trump‘s administration—admitting that her two children “need” her to... Read more »

1 in 3 Homebuyers Will Drop Their Mortgage Lender Over This

The major credit-scoring agencies say they’re getting with the times, and are urging mortgage lenders to come with them. A study commissioned by Experian earlier this summer showed 1 in 3 prospective... Read more »

Why Big Banks Are Pouring Billions Into Reviving the Housing Market

JPMorgan Chase, the nation’s largest bank, is a name typically attached to big numbers. But a new plan to invest $750 billion into housing market initiatives in the next decade stands out.... Read more »

Feds Halt Disclosure Requirements Impacting HOAs, Property LLCs

The federal government won’t force homeowners associations and many other kinds of businesses to disclose details about their true owners, something advocates claimed could have raised HOA fees. The Treasury Department said... Read more »
10 Cities That Stand To Gain From Grants To Spur Homebuilding

10 Cities That Stand To Gain From Grants To Spur Homebuilding

Recent changes to a popular federal grant program could help bring new housing to areas that need it most, a new Realtor.com® analysis shows. The 21st Century Road to Housing Act, the... Read more »
Using Retirement Savings for a Down Payment Could be ‘Financial Boon’

Using Retirement Savings for a Down Payment Could be ‘Financial Boon’

Federal policymakers have been debating whether Americans should be able to pull money from their retirement accounts in order to afford a downpayment on a new home. While financial experts have cautioned... Read more »
Chief Justice John Roberts Sells Chevy Chase Home for .4 Million

Chief Justice John Roberts Sells Chevy Chase Home for $3.4 Million

Chief Justice John Roberts has sold his longtime Maryland home for more than $200,000 over his asking price—having secured a buyer for the elegant property mere days after it went on the... Read more »
Why Red Tape Reform Is Key To Solving the Housing Shortage

Why Red Tape Reform Is Key To Solving the Housing Shortage

With the landmark 21st Century Road to Housing Act now law, local governments may finally rein in the red tape that is choking off the construction of new homes. The new law... Read more »