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Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Property tax reform is a key plank in Abbott’s 2026 re-election campaign. Continue Reading Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Property tax reform is a key plank in Abbott’s 2026 re-election campaign. Continue Reading Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
FTC Sues Zillow and Redfin Over ‘Unlawful Agreement’ on Rental Housing Listings
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) and the Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) for what the agency described as “an unlawful agreement that eliminates Redfin as a competitor in the market for placing advertising of rental housing...
The Best Small City in America Is…
While most real estate data stories focus on big cities and major metro areas, the number crunchers at WalletHub are putting their focus on the cozier-sized municipalities with its list of 2025’s Best Small Cities in America, as well as expert commentary. For this...
Connecticut Town Considers Cannabis Complex Featuring 50 Affordable Housing Units
A real estate development planned for central Connecticut would include a 50-unit affordable housing complex with a cannabis growing operation and a dispensary. The New Haven Register reports the former Himmel Brothers Co. metal fabrication site in Hamden, a town...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Is Trump Fighting Mortgage Fraud or Trying to Seize the Fed?
After Trump’s announcement went live last night, US stock futures and international stock markets went into decline out of fear that the Fed’s independence was under attack. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Is Trump Fighting Mortgage Fraud or Trying to Seize the Fed?
New Data Reports Affirm Home Prices Are Still on the Rise
The FHFA reported second quarter house prices were up year-over-year in 46 states. Continue Reading New Data Reports Affirm Home Prices Are Still on the Rise
Arizona Couple Sued for Running Foreclosure Rescue Schemes
Edward Trenton Albarracin and Gretchen Marie Zamjahn operated more than 50 fraudulent entities. Continue Reading Arizona Couple Sued for Running Foreclosure Rescue Schemes
21 State Attorneys General Blast Mortgage Fraud Probe of Letitia James as ‘Harassment and Intimidation’
The attorneys general slammed Ed Martin’s behavior in directing the probe. Continue Reading 21 State Attorneys General Blast Mortgage Fraud Probe of Letitia James as ‘Harassment and Intimidation’
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Report: Typical Homebuyer Pays Roughly 2% Less Than the List Price
The typical home that sells takes 56 days to go under contract, the longest span in nearly five years. Continue Reading Report: Typical Homebuyer Pays Roughly 2% Less Than the List Price
PennyMac Premieres ‘Bring It Home’ Video Series for New Homeowners
The first installment of the series will feature 20 short videos. Continue Reading PennyMac Premieres ‘Bring It Home’ Video Series for New Homeowners
New Report Highlights Multiple Obstacles Facing First-Time Canadian Homebuyers
Canada is dealing with a population that swelled by 17.4% between 2006 and 2021. Continue Reading New Report Highlights Multiple Obstacles Facing First-Time Canadian Homebuyers
Democrat Lawmakers Demand Removal of Elon Musk’s DOGE From CFPB HQ
“Your efforts to dismantle the CFPB are dangerous, and we will fight them at every turn,” the lawmakers stated. Continue Reading Democrat Lawmakers Demand Removal of Elon Musk’s DOGE From CFPB HQ
Indiana Developer Sentenced for Real Estate Fraud Scheme
In addition to the prison term, Whalen was sentenced to three years of supervised release. Continue Reading Indiana Developer Sentenced for Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Trump Nominates Jonathan McKernan to Become CFPB Director
McKernan stepped down from the board of directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to be considered for the CFPB directorship. Continue Reading Trump Nominates Jonathan McKernan to Become CFPB Director
Mortgage Application Activity, Credit Availability on the Rise
The MBA’s Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) rose by 2.5% to 99.0 in January Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity, Credit Availability on the Rise
Zillow and Redfin Partner on Multifamily Rental Listings
“We believe it will increase our overall traffic,” said Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman. Continue Reading Zillow and Redfin Partner on Multifamily Rental Listings
Forecast: Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Borrowing and Lending to Rise 16% This Year
Multifamily lending alone is expected to rise to $361 billion this year. Continue Reading Forecast: Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Borrowing and Lending to Rise 16% This Year
January Foreclosure Activity Up 8% Month-Over-Month
Lenders started the foreclosure process on 20,994 properties in January. Continue Reading January Foreclosure Activity Up 8% Month-Over-Month
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