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Mortgage Nerds Joins the NEXA Lending Platform
“The servicing side changes everything,” co-owner Brian Hofmann said. “The economics are exciting, but for me the bigger opportunity is retention.” Continue Reading Mortgage Nerds Joins the NEXA Lending Platform
California’s Tafoya Real Estate Joins eXp Realty
Founded by Scott Tafoya in 2018, Tafoya Real Estate serves California’s Central Valley and markets throughout the state. Continue Reading California’s Tafoya Real Estate Joins eXp Realty
Diocese of Toledo Threatens Lawsuit if City Grants Historic Landmark Status to 2 Closed Churches
The Diocese said its “First Amendment religious freedom rights” were being violated by the City’s actions Continue Reading Diocese of Toledo Threatens Lawsuit if City Grants Historic Landmark Status to 2 Closed Churches
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New Insurance Affordability Index Provides State-by-State View of Costs and Market Conditions
Homeowners’ insurance represents 2.4% of median household income, up 24% since 2020. Continue Reading New Insurance Affordability Index Provides State-by-State View of Costs and Market Conditions
HUD Updates Guidance to Set Statute of Limitations on Accessibility-Related Complaints
Under the new guidance, complaints can only be filed within one year of the completion of construction. Continue Reading HUD Updates Guidance to Set Statute of Limitations on Accessibility-Related Complaints
Real Estate Is Starting to Unbundle. Good Agents Should Welcome It
Technology and emerging flat-fee models are beginning to separate parts of the traditional real estate transaction. John G. Stevens explains why this could make the value of a great agent clearer, not diminish it. Continue Reading Real Estate Is Starting to Unbundle. Good Agents Should Welcome It
Ex-Fannie Mae CEO Joins Board of Directors at The Hartford
Almodovar was appointed as CEO of Fannie Mae by President Biden in 2022 and took on the additional title of president in 2024. Continue Reading Ex-Fannie Mae CEO Joins Board of Directors at The Hartford
Canadian Real Estate Investment Firm Equiton Debuts US Apartment Fund
The fund is Equiton’s fifth open-ended private real estate fund and its first focused on the United States. Continue Reading Canadian Real Estate Investment Firm Equiton Debuts US Apartment Fund
Jeffrey Kuehling Steps Down as CFO at Kilroy Realty
Eliott Trencher will assume the roles of CFO and treasurer on an interim basis. Continue Reading Jeffrey Kuehling Steps Down as CFO at Kilroy Realty
NYC Accountant Indicted in Connection to Real Estate Investment Fraud Schemes
Alberto Gomez was arrested in Boca Raton, Florida, and will be arraigned in the Eastern District of New York at a later date. Continue Reading NYC Accountant Indicted in Connection to Real Estate Investment Fraud Schemes
GO Residential REIT Buys 27 Properties from H&R REIT Valued at $2.8 Billion
he transaction is designed to expand GO’s residential portfolio beyond New York City into major Sunbelt markets. Continue Reading GO Residential REIT Buys 27 Properties from H&R REIT Valued at $2.8 Billion
SERHANT. Expands Into the Denver Market
The newly opened SERHANT. Colorado includes 11 founding agents and represents the brokerage’s largest single-market entry by volume for the firm to date. Continue Reading SERHANT. Expands Into the Denver Market
Trump Threatens Federal Intervention to Stop Mamdani’s Pied-à-Terre Tax
The president cited “the Radical Left Jihadists” running the city and the state. Continue Reading Trump Threatens Federal Intervention to Stop Mamdani’s Pied-à-Terre Tax
Existing Home Sales Down in July
The median existing home price for all housing types was $434,100, a 2% rise from the $425,700 price set in July 2025. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down in July
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved During July
“Credit availability in June increased to its highest level since July 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved During July
Illinois Realtors in New Partnership to Speed Home Construction
“The housing shortage is worsening every day, and communities need tools they can use now,” said Illinois Realtors CEO Jeff Baker. Continue Reading Illinois Realtors in New Partnership to Speed Home Construction











