Policy & Regulation
Latest policy & regulation news, analysis, and insights for real estate professionals.
Regulatory Shifts and Policy Decisions Reshape Commercial Real Estate and Housing
Policy and regulation reshape real estate. California voters decide on transfer taxes. HUD withdrew fair housing guidance. NAR settled a $52M antitrust action.
RealNews Staff · April 26, 2026
Housing Policy Reforms Shape 2026 Affordability and Supply
New housing policies are significantly influencing market dynamics in 2026. Regulatory changes aim to boost supply and address affordability challenges.
RealNews Staff · April 6, 2026
Housing Policy Reforms Take Center Stage Amid Affordability Crisis
Housing affordability remains a critical challenge across the United States. Policy reforms addressing supply shortages and rising costs are gaining momentum.
RealNews Staff · March 27, 2026
Senate Bill Would Ban Institutional Investors From Single-Family Purchases
Bipartisan legislation aims to prevent large corporations from buying single-family homes in bulk, a practice critics say drives up prices.
RealNews Staff · March 14, 2026
California Passes New Disclosure Requirements for Seller Concessions
Starting July 1, California sellers must provide detailed written disclosures when offering buyer concessions or credits.
RealNews Staff · March 9, 2026
Senate Passes 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act 89-10, Banning Institutional Investors from Single-Family Homes
The bipartisan bill passed March 12 would prohibit large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes and requires them to offer existing tenants the right of first purchase.
RealNews Staff · March 17, 2026
Six More States Are Considering Rent Control Legislation in 2026
Following Minnesota and New York's expansions of rent stabilization policies, a growing coalition of states is advancing legislation that would cap annual rent increases.
RealNews Staff · February 6, 2026
Cities Across America Are Moving Aggressively to Restrict Short-Term Rentals
New York, Denver, and San Diego have joined a growing list of municipalities using licensing, occupancy limits, and permit caps to reduce Airbnb-type rental activity.
RealNews Staff · February 24, 2026
HUD Launches AI Fairness Enforcement Initiative Targeting Algorithmic Discrimination
The Department of Housing and Urban Development will begin auditing AI-powered tenant screening and mortgage underwriting tools for Fair Housing Act compliance.
RealNews Staff · March 10, 2026
Fourteen States Advance Zoning Reform Bills in Historic Legislative Push
A coordinated bipartisan effort to legalize accessory dwelling units and multifamily housing in single-family zones is moving faster than any previous wave of zoning reform.
RealNews Staff · March 17, 2026
NAR Reaffirms MLS Discretion on Coming-Soon Listings as Portals Push Pre-Market Access
As Zillow and Realtor.com expand coming-soon features, NAR says listing statuses remain a local MLS decision. The debate over pre-market transparency is heating up.
RealNews Staff · March 24, 2026