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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), under Secretary Scott Turner, has officially announced the termination of the 2021 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule, …
HUD Ends Biden-Era Fair Housing Rule, Returns Power to Local Governments Read More
SEATTLE, WA — The U.S. housing market is cooling as median home-sale prices climbed just 3.5% year-over-year for the four weeks ending February 23, marking the smallest annual increase since September, …
Your Dream Home Awaits: Falling Prices and Lower Rates Put Buyers in the Driver’s Seat! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The issue of housing affordability took center stage during a House Majority Policy Committee hearing hosted by state Representative Lindsay Powell of Allegheny County. The hearing convened …
Battling Pennsylvania’s Housing Crisis: Bold Reforms Promise Hope for Struggling Families Read More
SEATTLE, WA — Black first-time home buyers are leading the market recovery, with 62% of Black buyers purchasing their first home in 2024, according to a new Zillow® survey. This record …
Breaking Barriers: How Black First-Time Home Buyers Are Leading the Way Despite Housing Hurdles Read More
SEATTLE, WA — U.S. home prices rose by 0.6% in January 2025 compared to December on a seasonally adjusted basis, marking a slight acceleration from the 0.5% growth rate observed in …
Home Prices Surge Again! Is Your City Seeing Gains or Declines? Read More
AUSTIN, TX — Median asking rents across the United States reached $1,703 in January, reflecting a slight 0.2% year-over-year decline, according to Realtor.com®’s January Rent Report. This modest drop signals a …
Can You Afford to Buy? Why Detroit and Pittsburgh Hold the Key as Renters Face Price Pain Read More IRVINE, CA — ATTOM’s newly released 2025 Rental Affordability Report reveals that owning a home is more affordable than renting a three-bedroom property in the majority of U.S. markets, despite rising …
Can You Afford a Home in 2025? New Report Exposes Shocking Ownership vs. Renting Costs Across the U.S. Read More
SEATTLE, WA — Single-family rental homes have emerged as the standout trend in the U.S. housing market, with rents now 20% higher than multifamily apartments, according to a new report …
Feeling the Squeeze? Single-Family Rental Costs Skyrocket as Mortgage Rates Lock Buyers Out! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) have teamed up to reintroduce the Whole-Home Repairs Act, a bipartisan initiative aimed at addressing the nationwide housing crisis. This …
Transform Your Home, Transform Your Life: How the Whole-Home Repairs Act Could Save Your Family’s Future Read More
DENVER, CO — December marked a significant milestone for the housing market, with home sales climbing 13.3% over December 2023 and 4.4% higher than November 2024, according to the RE/MAX National …
Your Dream Home Awaits! See How December’s Housing Surge Could Impact You Read More