HUD to Bring Back Stronger Discrimination Rules
HUD wants to restore a 2013 rule that focused on “disparate impact,” which is an analysis of a practice’s outcome even if the practice itself isn’t discriminatory.
How to Win a Bidding War?
In the end, coming out on top largely depends on the highest offer. But one Realtor also calls the seller’s agent to see what the seller considers most important.
Miami Herald Editorial: We Need to Protect Affordable Housing
“When it comes to (Florida’s) affordable-housing needs, we need all the help we can get,” editors write. The state’s “housing funds help people who are first responders, our teachers, our paramedics with down-payment assistance,” says Florida Realtors President-Elect Christina Pappas.
Habitat for Humanity Struggles with High Construction Costs
The nation’s highest-profile builder of affordable housing says rising supply costs and a drop in volunteers has made the program unsustainable, at least for now.
Scam Warning: Local Association Member Doesn’t Have Sick Son
An existing Realtor scam asks members to help pay for a sick son’s surgery, but it now appears as if the request for help was sent by your local association.