Last week, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will eliminate the Adverse Market Refinance Fee for loan deliveries effective August 1, 2021. First, what…

In November 2020, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced an antitrust lawsuit as well as a settlement with the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The lawsuit revolved around NAR and…

Nonfarm payroll employment increased 850,000 last month, the biggest jump since August 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Reportedly, residential specialty trade contractors increased by 13,000, however employment…

As housing affordability and supply continue to dominate headlines, many forward-thinking experts and municipalities have turned their attention to enabling densification through accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The National Association of…

In a recent Zillow Research article, a panel of housing experts discussed the supply shortage in the U.S. Their findings? Source: Zillow In a March report, Moody’s Analytics reported that the…

A new Redfin report shows that the purchase of high-end homes increased 26% over a three-month period ending April 30. This is compared to a 15% increase during the same…

Zumper released its monthly rent data last week for May, including some interesting takeaways for real estate investors involved in the major urban metros of NYC and San Francisco. Rent…

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are data stored on the blockchain, certifying the ownership and uniqueness of a digital asset. NFTs are used to certify photos, digital art, audio, video, and more,…

As mass vaccinations roll out, the exodus from expensive real estate markets like New York City appears to be reversing. According to a new white paper from Uncast, combined January…