2025 could be a renter’s market — but it won’t last, economists say. Here’s how to take advantage

Maskot | Maskot | Getty Images Renters should reap the benefits of a lower-cost rental market while they can. It might not last, experts say.  As of December, the median… Read more »

Better mortgage spreads are capping rates in 2025

Another jobs week has come to an end, and amid the chaotic headlines about job numbers, tariffs, and the leadership of the Treasury, mortgage rates remained calm. Better mortgage spreads… Read more »

Trump paused tariffs, but homebuilders still see long-term risk

Homebuilders may have more on the line than any sector of the real estate industry under Donald Trump’s presidency, as the new administration’s most aggressive policy positions directly impact the… Read more »

Clear cooperation sparks debate, but dual agency deserves the spotlight

The debate on Clear Cooperation Policies (CCPs) continues, with the real estate industry almost unanimously rallying behind these supposedly virtuous rules. Meanwhile, anyone challenging the status quo may be branded… Read more »

On his first day, President Trump reversed these fair housing protections

What does “home” mean to you? I start off most fair housing continuing education courses with a similar question.  Why?  Because it is apparent that “home” is universal in that… Read more »