Housing affordability a main issue for early voters: Redfin
Among early voters, 38% said housing affordability influenced their presidential vote. Harris voters (43%) were more likely to care about housing than Trump voters (29%), Redfin said
by Marian McPherson Nov 4
Floyd Mayweather Jr. to acquire $402M Black Spruce portfolio
The deal, one of the city’s largest this year, involves 1,000 units and more than 60 buildings across Upper Manhattan in New York City. Part of the portfolio closed Wednesday, according to reports
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 17
Election anxiety is keeping first-time homebuyers at bay: Redfin
23% of buyers said they're postponing buying plans until after Election Day, according to a new Redfin survey. Those who are waiting hope to reap the benefits of the winner's housing plans
by Marian McPherson Oct 15
Don't facilitate source of income discrimination by sellers
Don't discourage your sellers from talking to FHA, VA, USDA or DPA buyers, fair housing advocate Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Help facilitate both a timely sale and greater affordability
by Lee Davenport Sep 27
Mom-and-pop flippers make the dream of homeownership a reality
Small real estate investors have a role to play in improving affordability and inventory, trainer Bernice Ross writes, and can be a key part of growing your real estate business
by Bernice Ross Sep 25
Cardone slams Harris-Walz $25K down payment assistance plan
Cardone Capital CEO Grant Cardone slammed VP Kamala Harris' housing policies on Fox Business, saying they will lead to the collapse of the housing market in Democratic-led states
by Marian McPherson Aug 21
What the presidential candidates plan to do about affordable housing
Opinion
Curious about the candidates' housing plans? Inman contributor Rachael Hite rounded up each campaign's talking points so that you can decide which policy might have a positive impact
by Rachael Hite Aug 9
The key to fixing the world's home affordability mess is in front of us
Opinion
The one-two punch of government action and private sector innovation is the right formula for fixing the affordable housing mess, which has grown into a global epidemic, writes Brad Inman
by Brad Inman Jun 13
California legislator proposes $1.25B affordable housing bill
Rep. Adam Schiff announced The Affordable Housing Conversion Act on Tuesday, which allocates $1.25B over 5 years to convert government-owned buildings into affordable housing
by Marian McPherson Apr 2
Housing Secretary Marcia Fudge stepping down March 22
Surprise announcement comes on same day Biden administration rolls out $7.3T budget proposal that would provide $258B to expand access to affordable housing
by Matt Carter Mar 11
Need a roomie? Zillow now allows you to list single rooms for rent
Landlords have the ability to list single rooms for rent on Zillow, as affordability concerns relegate more renters to living with roommates
by Ben Verde Feb 9
Hawaii legislator floats bill banning foreign buyers from island
Hawaii State Senator Brenton Awa has presented a bill aimed at banning foreign buyers from purchasing or investing in property on the island. The bill goes up for a vote on Feb. 13
by Marian McPherson Feb 7
Prank? Protest? Graffitied LA high-rise sparks housing crisis debate
A group of graffiti artists tagged Oceanside Plaza, an unfinished luxury high-rise near the site of the 2024 Grammy Awards. Two of the 12 artists were arrested and charged with trespassing
by Marian McPherson Feb 7
Dave Umphress' Flourish Real Estate Network leaves KW for Real
The $1B in career sales network, which Umphress first launched in 2012, operates in most major Colorado markets and Austin, Texas, but has goals of ultimately expanding nationwide
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 30
Could offices hold the key to America's housing shortage?
Fifth Wall co-founder Brendan Wallace and VTS CEO Nick Romito discussed the bounce between office and remote work and transforming America's empty offices into extra housing during ICNY
by Marian McPherson Jan 24