Judge Temporarily Stops HUD’s ‘Disparate Impact’ Rule Change
HUD’s disparate-impact rule tries to stop discrimination that occurs in the absence of any overt discriminatory behavior. It’s now trying to walk that rule back a bit.
Some Ultra-Rich Buyers Purchase a Home for Their Boat
The pandemic sparked strong demand for boats, an acceptable social distancing activity. But a dearth of parking spots led some people to buy homes for the dock space.
Commercial Website Reports Strong Interest in Office Space
The listing site, CommercialCafe, says a rising count of visitors are interested in commercial office space – a number that surpasses even pre-pandemic records.
RE Q&A: Can HOA Fine Me for Removing ‘Wear Your Mask’ Signs?
A condo owner removed signs that said “Wear Your Mask” from the building’s main doors, and the president now accuses him of vandalism. Can he be fined for this?
Fair Housing Groups Sue, Claiming a Business Practice ‘Redlines’
The group claims a “minimum price policy” business practice by Redfin benefits higher-income neighborhoods more than lower-income neighborhoods. Redfin denies the charges for “legitimate business reasons” but says it’s struggled with the issues raised.
Realtor.com: Listing Uptick Suggests a Return to Market Balance
Inventory remains tight, but realtor.com’s weekly housing report suggests that supply may be slowly moving a bit closer to demand as more current owners decide to move.