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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
Despite Federal Ban, Renters Are Still Being Evicted
The CDC eviction ban that ends Dec. 31 hasn’t stopped all evictions. Many renters don’t ask for it because they don’t know they’re protected, and the rule’s tight focus on pandemic-caused problems allows landlords to keep evicting tenants for a range of other reasons.
Business Coalition Has Wish List for 2021 Florida Legislature
The list advocates for many Realtor-backed issues, including a limit to COVID-19 liability lawsuits and a reduction of the tax on leased or rented commercial property.
Uncertainty Over the Future of Offices Worries Market
Pre-pandemic, tech firms had water-cooler, collaboration vibes; the focus now is permanent work-from-home options. How will that impact offices, cities and suburbs?
Creating Virtual Home Tours: A Step-by-Step Guide
Virtual home tours have soared in popularity thanks to the pandemic – and the cost to create virtual tours has come down.