What a Government Shutdown Would Mean for the National Flood Insurance Program
With a government shutdown seemingly avoided, buyers, sellers and real estate professionals alike should be aware of how exactly a shutdown could affect the industry, with another bill needed to fund the government again in September. For people applying for home...
Legislative Round-Up: Alabama Moves to Reform Buyer Rep Agreement Rules
Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series, Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate professionals. The U.S. is still adjusting to the new Trump administration, which has sought to cut numerous federal...
Bill Pulte Confirmed by Senate as New FHFA Director
Private equity executive Bill Pulte, whose family founded and runs one of the largest homebuilders in the country, was officially confirmed by the Senate on March 13 to head up the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), by a vote of 56 to 43. In separate statements,...
Proposed Bill Aims to Limit Hedge Fund Ownership of Homes
One of the bills under consideration in Congress to address the affordability crisis is the Humans Over Private Equity (HOPE) for Homeownership Act. Introduced in February 2025, the bill points to large financial entities purchasing single-family homes in bulk as a...
HUD to Cut 50% of Employees Amid Trump and DOGE Crackdown
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) appears to be joining the roster of government agencies facing cuts. Antonio Gaines, president of AFGE National Council 222, said the agency plans to “discharge 50% of its workforce,” meaning its 9,600...
Strategies to Boost Your Content’s Visibility
What’s the point of having a social media game plan if your content isn’t getting in front of the right people? Here are a few ways to improve your brand’s visibility and reach on social media.
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