HousingWireHousingWire Former HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge has strong opinions on affordable housing. As far as Fudge is concerned, whether political ally or adversary, if someone opposes expanding the construction of affordable housing, they are part of the problem driving persistently high home prices and increasing homelessness. This was one of…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire A majority of potential U.S. home sellers believe now is a good time to list their homes. This is driven by their confidence in home values and buyer demand, according to survey results released Monday by Realtor.com. Roughly 70% of potential sellers said it is a favorable time to…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire The median asking rent for U.S. apartments declined slightly in March, but economists at Redfin say that new tariffs on building materials could soon push rental prices higher by limiting supply and boosting demand. Redfin reported that the national median monthly asking rent was $1,610 in March, down 0.6%…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire A new report reveals that real estate agents are switching brokerages at an accelerated pace, reshaping the industry’s competitive landscape and pressuring firms to adopt recruitment and retention strategies. The Agent Migration and Brokerage Model Performance Report, compiled by Recruiting Insight in collaboration with BoldTrail, found that 13% of…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire A California lawmaker is pushing for an unusual solution to the state’s housing affordability crisis by introducing a bill that would allow college students experiencing homelessness to sleep on campus in their cars. The bill, introduced by State Rep. Corey Jackson, would require California community colleges and the California…
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