Tis' better to give: 12 real estate-related causes to support this year
In the midst of the holiday rush, make a little time to give back. Here are 12 real estate-related charities and causes to support before 2022 wraps up
by Marian McPherson Dec 19
Woman claims free speech violated following mobile home crackdown
Chasidy Decker was forced out of her Meridian home because it was parked in a residential neighborhood, violating city codes. Now she's suing the city because its action left her unhoused
5 housing proposals on midterm ballots — and how they shook out
In dozens of communities across the U.S., affordable housing was on the ballot in the midterms. Here's how some of the biggest proposals did as results were still being tallied
by Daniel Houston Nov 14
Fintech Stake embarks on mission to empower cash-strapped renters
Stake was hired by the Enterprise Community Partners to manage the financial benefits program under its Renter Wealth Creation Fund
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 12
Affordable housing measures nixed from US climate bill
The bill contains several of Democrats' top legislative priorities. But several big affordable housing proposals missed the final cut
by Daniel Houston Aug 8
It’s up to us to keep the American dream alive and well
Opinion
To keep the American experiment vital and vibrant, we need buy-in from folks who are getting overlooked in the current market
by Troy Palmquist Jul 2
Affordable housing you say?
Opinion
Housing could be made more affordable. The problem? It's not in enough people's self-interest to do so
by Teresa Boardman Jul 1
Going beyond Pride: Practical ways to be an ally all year long
Opinion
Pride is not just a once of year celebration, it should be recognized year-round. Read on as one agent shares their personal story of hope and the courage to speak up for better
by Nicholas Acosta Jun 24
Pronto Housing draws $2M round in quest to make compliance easier
Verifying property compliance and helping prospective tenants understand application regulations are often behind landlords' hesitancy to work with housing assistance programs
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 4
Does rent control make housing affordable?
Opinion
St. Paul, Minnesota, recently enacted a new rent control ordinance, capping yearly rent increases at 3%, but is it actually progress for housing affordability? A St. Paul native and real estate pro weighs in
by Teresa Boardman Jan 4
Biden picks Sandra Thompson to lead Fannie and Freddie regulator
Questions about the future of the mortgage giants remain, but lending industry welcomes veteran regulator to lead FHFA
by Matt Carter Dec 14
The million-dollar question: Do $1M Freddie Mac mortgages conflict with affordable housing mission?
Redwood Trust, which issues 'jumbo' loans that are off limits to Fannie and Freddie, said in a new critique that costlier markets are better served by private lenders
by Matt Carter Dec 8
'Bias has no place in appraisal': Appraisal Institute president
Opinion
Appraisal Institute's president Rodman Schley is addressing unconscious bias, amping up diverse recruiting and partnering with others who are also working to do what is right
by Rodman Schley Nov 24
Why the infrastructure bill is a lose for affordable housing
Opinion
What President Biden’s infrastructure bill didn't address is affordable housing. 'Housing is a necessity,' says broker-owner Teresa Boardman. Here's why she says we all need to start treating it accordingly
by Teresa Boardman Nov 17
California severely curtails single-family zoning with new law
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 9 into law Thursday, legislation that allows up to 4 residential units to be developed on single-family lots throughout the state
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 17