CFPB Report States Renters Are at Risk as COVID-19 Support Ends
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released a report warning that millions of renters and their families may be...
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MBA Launches Policy Initiative to Close the Racial Homeownership Gap
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) recently announced a new policy initiative, "Building Generational Wealth Through Homeownership," aimed at providing industry...
Op-Ed: Small Businesses, Cooperation Bolster Real Estate Market by Maintaining Affordability, Equity
By Ron Phipps 
As more than 31 million small businesses across the country were recognized during National Small Business Week, it's a good...
Freddie Mac Report Highlights Apparent Racial Bias in Appraisals
Housing discrimination and racial bias have taken many forms over the years, from the explicit government-sponsored policy of redlining (refusing...
Multifamily Activity Bolsters Housing Starts, but Single-Family Production Low
Strong multifamily activity pushed overall housing starts up in August but single-family starts have dipped in response to continued supply...
New-Home Mortgage Applications for Purchases Down in August
Mortgage applications for new-home purchases decreased 17% compared to last year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application...
Builder Confidence Inches Up in September
Builder confidence improved slightly in September amid lower lumber prices and strong housing demand, even while supply chain and labor...
Century 21 Collaborates With National Geographic for Documentary, Launches Study
As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the CENTURY 21® Brand explores the concept of home in a unique collaboration with National...
The Keys to Success: One-on-One With Dermot Buffini
By Jordan Grice
When it comes to succeeding in real estate—or any industry—there are no secrets. Instead, Dermot Buffini, CEO of Buffini &...
Flood and Disaster Disclosures: Law, Precedent and Grades for All 50 States
By Jesse Williams
As more and more climate change-fueled extreme weather events—from historic hurricanes to unexpected summer downpours—affect homes, one issue anyone selling...
Year-End Tune-Up: Streamline Your Real Estate Toolbox for 2026
Before the new year comes around, now is the time to step back and evaluate your tech stack, from your CRM and marketing automation tools to your showing schedulers and AI assistants. Read more.
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