Housing

Meta Implements New Housing Ads Platform After DOJ Fair Housing Settlement

Meta unveiled its new housing ad platform to address algorithmic discrimination (referred to as a “Variance Reduction System” or “VRS”). All housing advertisements on Facebook will now go through the VRS, which will be expanded later this year to include credit and employment ads. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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Meta (Facebook) Settles Fair Housing Violation Allegations

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) settles claims of algorithmic fair housing violations, requiring modifications to ad delivery services, civil penalty & more. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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Realtors®’ CEO Meets with White House Officials to Discuss Housing Supply, Affordability

NAR continues to stress that government must invest in boosting our nation’s housing supply if we are to make housing affordable in the long run. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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Anywhere Real Estate Reports ‘Meaningful Profitability’ Amid Housing Market Crisis

The housing market as of late has become a tumultuous landscape to navigate, with mortgage rates above 7%, home prices having grown 357% in the last decade and homebuying sentiment recently at an 11-year low. Homebuying has become an unreachable dream for many, putting a lot of pressure on companies across the industry to find… […]

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Could Solving the Housing Shortage Help Close the Racial Gap, Too?

A report highlights housing supply issues and how a multifaceted approach could be key to improving housing equity as well. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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Instant Reaction: Housing Starts, October 19, 2022

Housing starts weakened in September 2022, driven by insufficient single-family home construction and multifamily apartment building. www.nar.realtor – Research

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Inflation (Finally) Dips, Housing Still a Concern

It’s still not good, but “better” is great news right now. That appears to be the consensus from economists after the latest inflation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed prices are finally starting to come down, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading 8.5%—lower than expected, and a significant improvement over last… […]

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Housing Affordability Conditions Fade as Mortgage Rates Push Monthly Payments Higher in June 2022

The monthly mortgage payment increased by 5.3% in June 2022, compared to the prior month, while the median family income increased by 1.4%. www.nar.realtor – Research

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Housing Affordability Drops as Mortgage Payments Spike 51% From May 2021

Compared to one year ago, affordability fell in May as the monthly mortgage payment climbed 51% and median family income rose by 4.5%. www.nar.realtor – Research

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Realtors® Focus on Inventory and Fair Housing Solutions at Legislative Meetings

During a panel discussion, NAR’s leadership team discussed the top issues in real estate with three NAR policy experts. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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