Congress, Biden Administration and Landlords Debate Over Rent Control
On July 24, the U.S. House of Representatives’ committee on financial services (HFSC) subcommittee on housing and insurance held a ...
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NAHB Asks Congress to Reassess Costly Energy Codes and Rent Caps
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) called on Congress this past Wednesday, July 24, to address two key policies ...
NAR President Testifies Before Congressional Panel About New Mortgage Fees
In response to the controversial new loan level pricing adjustments (LLPA) announced by the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA), National ...
Build Back Better Bill: What’s In It for Real Estate?
As two enormous spending bills percolate in Congress stalled by political maneuvering, intra-party disputes or partisan non-cooperation, there is very ...
$3.4T Budget Proposal May Redefine SALT Tax and Invest in Clean Energy
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer recently released broad details of a proposed $3.4 trillion spending bill. The budget includes a ...
New Details of First-Time Homebuyer Grant Emerge: Who Qualifies?
The industry has been eagerly awaiting further details about President Joe Biden's proposed first-time homebuyer tax credit—which originally featured a ...
Prepaid Property Tax Debate Undecided
Just a few days shy from the 2018 tax deadline on April 17, and controversy surrounding the new tax law—the ...
NAR Calls for NFIP Extension Ahead of Expiration
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is calling for a "short-term extension" of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which ...
Like-Kind Exchanges Fuel the Economy and Job Growth
A Section 1031 like-kind exchange is a transaction where a business or investor exchanges one property—real or personal—for another of ...
REALTORS® Gather in D.C. to Address Key Issues
Approximately 9,000 REALTORS® are gathered in Washington, D.C. this week for the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo, addressing members ...
Pet Peeves: How to Tame All Kinds of Animal Issues in Homes for Sale
When selling a home, the agent’s responsibility is to make sure the place shows as pet-neutral as possible. Read more.
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