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New Bill Would Retroactively Restore Flood Insurance Coverage Lost in Government Shutdown
The legislation will backdate reauthorization of the program to Sept. 30, 2025, while extending the program’s authorization until Dec. 31, 2026. Continue Reading New Bill Would Retroactively Restore Flood Insurance Coverage Lost in Government Shutdown
New Bill Would Retroactively Restore Flood Insurance Coverage Lost in Government Shutdown
The legislation will backdate reauthorization of the program to Sept. 30, 2025, while extending the program’s authorization until Dec. 31, 2026. Continue Reading New Bill Would Retroactively Restore Flood Insurance Coverage Lost in Government Shutdown
Report: ‘Normal’ Housing Costs Possible by 2030
A new report by the Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) division Redfin is speculating housing costs could return to “normal” by 2030 – but only if home-price growth stabilizes and mortgage rates fall to 5.5%. Redfin defined “normal” as the July 2018 housing market when...
The Best and Worst Places to Retire Are…
The number crunchers at WalletHub are back with a new survey, and today’s report focuses on 2025’s Best and Worst Places to Retire. In an analysis of 182 cites across 45 key measures of affordability, quality of life, health care and availability of recreational...
Trump Considering a Housing Emergency Declaration
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced President Trump is considering the declaration of a national housing emergency. Bessent stated in an interview with the Washington Examiner that the declaration could occur as early as this fall, adding that housing...
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Judge Rejects Effort by Trump Ally to Open Fed Policy Meetings to the Public
US District Judge Beryl Howell ruled against Azoria Capital, stating the Sunshine Act did not apply to the FOMC meeting. Continue Reading Judge Rejects Effort by Trump Ally to Open Fed Policy Meetings to the Public
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 10 Questions for FHFA’s Bill Pulte
GSE reform, credit scoring policy and conflicts of interest are discussed. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 10 Questions for FHFA’s Bill Pulte
Report: Increase in Home Equity Originations, Debt Outstanding During 2024
Last year, roughly 39% of borrowers cited debt consolidation as the reason for applying for a home equity loan, compared to 25% during 2023. Continue Reading Report: Increase in Home Equity Originations, Debt Outstanding During 2024
Turnbridge Equities to Launch Construction on 37-Story Luxury Tower in Raleigh
The property will also feature approximately 7,500 square feet of retail space on the ground floor. Continue Reading Turnbridge Equities to Launch Construction on 37-Story Luxury Tower in Raleigh
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Industrial Property Vacancy Rate Up in Q4
Quarterly new leasing activity totaled approximately 130 msf in the fourth quarter and was down 15.7% compared to one year ago. Continue Reading Industrial Property Vacancy Rate Up in Q4
Redfin Lays Off 46 Employees
The company stated that none of its agents were laid off. Continue Reading Redfin Lays Off 46 Employees
Macy’s and Kohl’s Announce Store Closures
“Closing any store is never easy,” said Tony Spring, chairman and CEO of Macy’s Inc. Continue Reading Macy’s and Kohl’s Announce Store Closures
Teresa Carlile Named President at Ridgeland Mortgage
Carlile was previously operations manager for business insurance at Travelers. Continue Reading Teresa Carlile Named President at Ridgeland Mortgage
FHFA Director Sandra Thompson to Resign Ahead of Trump Inauguration
Thompson was sworn in on June 22, 2022. Continue Reading FHFA Director Sandra Thompson to Resign Ahead of Trump Inauguration
Update: Death Toll in Los Angeles Wildfires Rises to 10; 9,000 Homes Destroyed
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ leadership during the crisis created a controversy. Continue Reading Update: Death Toll in Los Angeles Wildfires Rises to 10; 9,000 Homes Destroyed
Housing Crisis 2025: John G. Stevens’ Perspective
“As we move further into 2025, the stakes have never been higher,” says publisher John G. Stevens. Continue Reading Housing Crisis 2025: John G. Stevens’ Perspective
Mortgage Rates Inch Closer to 7% Level
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.93% as of Jan. 9. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Closer to 7% Level
New Study Details Artificial Intelligence Practices in the Real Estate Sector
The respondents cited document abstraction as the business area with the greatest potential for AI impact. Continue Reading New Study Details Artificial Intelligence Practices in the Real Estate Sector
Survey: Half of Retirees Worry They’ll Outlive Their Savings
Nearly half of retirees said their home is the only thing allowing them to have a comfortable retirement. Continue Reading Survey: Half of Retirees Worry They’ll Outlive Their Savings
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