NAR’s Fairhaven: An RE ‘Game’ Focused on Fair Housing
In a town that exists only in cyberspace, Realtors work against the clock to sell homes but face a challenge: They confront discrimination along the way.
‘Tis the Season for Predictions: Realtor.com Is First
Economists predict a 5.7% U.S. price increase and 7% growth in sales, but a closer look at 9 Fla. metros finds varying predictions. They range from a projected 1.5% sales growth (4.3% price) in Cape Coral-Fort Myers to 11.6% sales growth (4.7% price) along the Space Coast.
U.S. Construction Spending Jumps 1.3% in Oct.
Single-family home construction saw an even bigger increase – 5.6%, according to the Commerce Department. Oct. spending exceeded analysts’ expectations.
2 State Realtor Groups Sue Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Eviction Ban
Alabama and Georgia Realtors are suing the Trump Administration, saying the CDC’s eviction ban unilaterally shifted economic burdens from renters to landlords.
Next HUD Secretary Is Inheriting a Big Affordability Crisis
HUD will change hands under a new administration, and housing affordability will be a key challenge for any new secretary facing a pandemic-fueled uptick in evictions.
FTC Sues CoStar to Block RentPath Acquisition
The Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit to block CoStar Group Inc.’s acquisition of competitor RentPath Holdings alleges that the deal will eliminate competition.