Author name: Ricky Vasquez

The American real estate industry is collapsing under the weight of its own unresolved contradictions. With a housing market now showing unmistakable signs of sustained decline— plummeting affordability, rising rates, historic commission lawsuits, and consumer disillusionment—there is no bailout coming this time. The lessons of 2008 have not prevented history from rhyming. This time, though, […]

Below is a timeline of the actions the Trump administration or Congressional Republicans have taken that impact housing since President Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2025, along with additional coverage of those topics. CFPB Tariffs HUD HUD watchdog swept up in large-scale firings of inspector general  Jan. 27 Memo mixup: Trump calls for freeze

The Appraisal Institute (AI) executive facing multiple allegations of sexual misconduct is no longer serving in his position. AI president Paula Konikoff announced on the trade group’s LinkedIn page Wednesday evening that Craig Steinley has been removed as AI’s vice president, stating that its board of directors “determined it was no longer tenable” for Steinley