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Realtor settlement could bring ‘seismic shift’ to housing market

A major settlement reached Friday between the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and home sellers could bring significant changes to the real estate industry. The impact of the $418 million settlement on the U.S. housing market is not yet clear. Still, the NAR’s agreement, which eliminates long-standing rules governing brokerage fees, will reduce a significant […]

Baltimore man stabbed with can opener amid housing crisis

The city of Baltimore is proposing to sell vacant homes for $1 each, as officials grow concerned that vacant homes can encourage crime. More than 13,500 homes remain vacant in Baltimore, and the city own There are just under 900 of them. The new proposal would allow homes to be sold for as little as […]

Hawaiian locals face housing crisis as regulatory costs drive up condo prices

Regulatory fees account for more than half of the price of new condos in Hawaii, contributing to soaring housing costs, according to a new university report. The median price for a new two-bedroom condo in Hawaii is $672,000, more than double the national average of $300,000. Long delays in permitting, parking space requirements, and other […]

Rep. Keith Self Battles FAA over Housing Unvetted Illegal Immigrants at Airports

Rep. Keith Self (R-Texas) is leading the charge against the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) new practice of housing thousands of “potential terrorists” at airports across the country. The FAA is conducting screenings at airports including Boston Logan, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O’Hare as President Joe Biden’s policies flood shelters across the country and house approximately […]

Mortgage rates rise again, threatening to slow spring housing market

Real estate agent Mauricio Umansky told Claman Countdown that high mortgage rates, high prices and a lack of supply are creating difficulties for homebuyers. Mortgage rates continued their upward trend this week, nearing 7%, threatening to dampen the typical spring buying frenzy as a combination of mortgage-payment crises threatens to dampen the typical spring buying […]

New docu-series exposes the ‘cruel and unusual punishment’ of housing trans prisoners with female inmates

exclusive: The Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) revealed this. trailer He shared details with Fox News Digital on Wednesday about a new documentary series that exposes the realities of incarcerating biological male and female prisoners who identify as transgender. Titled “Cruel and Unusual Punishment: Male Takeover of Women’s Prisons,” the series explores the effects of forcing […]

Puerto Rico sees push for tigher regulations on short-term housing rentals

Citing rising housing costs in Puerto Rico, activists are pushing for tighter regulations on short-term rentals. While short-term rentals contribute to job creation, tourism, and transportation options, they can also lead to evictions and higher costs of living. Proposed measures include establishing a public registry of short-term rental properties, categorizing short-term rental properties, and increasing […]