In a letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan, Sen. Sherrod Brown urges the Commission to examine whether proprietary rental pricing algorithms may be hurting competition, in violation of antitrust laws.
Read More »Whatever Happened to Starter Homes?
Due to increasing cost of land, zoning restrictions, and skyrocketing costs for building materials, starter-homes are becoming a dying trend. The latest market study from Point2 Homes explores the challenges facing first-time buyers.
Read More »Budget Challenges Persist for Homebuyers
In order to better understand the sentiment and experiences of buyers, sellers, and renters currently on the market for homes, the Realtor.com Economics team has conducted a randomized survey of visitors to listing and search result pages in their latest ...
Read More »Does Homeownership Affect Racial Wealth Disparities?
Home ownership is the gold standard when it comes to safe investments, and for low-income residents it can be a reliable vehicle to build generational wealth. But in terms of wealth inequality, how far does homeownership go toward closing the ...
Read More »Katie Jones Tapped to Lead HR at Fannie Mae
Experienced human resources executive joins GSE to attract, retain, engage, and develop talent.
Read More »Why Renters Move
Don’t overlook the inflated cost of ignoring your property’s brand value. Rachel Richardson of Rent. examines this important aspect of rental properties.
Read More »Freddie Mac Expands Homeownership Opportunities for Renters
In a move to promote equitable housing for all, the GSE will begin to factor on-time rent payments into underwriting decisions as of July 10.
Read More »Small, Lively Cities Considered Best Locations to Rent
According to a new report from RentCafe, an Austin suburb —Round Rock— has been named the best city for renters in 2022, as Texas reconfirms the rising appeal as a coveted place to live. Raleigh, North Carolina came in second ...
Read More »Minorites Found to Pay Higher Application, Security Deposit Fees
Finding a place to rent is harder than anytime since 1984 as the low number of available units means that each available unit is receiving multiple applicants. While the Fair Housing Act prevents discrimination based on race, sex, nationality, or ...
Read More »Renters Struggling to Stay Afloat
Households are resorting to non-traditional sources of income to meet financial obligations during the pandemic in a time when many fell behind on their payments.
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