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Why You Have Moving Stress, and How to Make Moving to a New Home Easier
Source: US News --- Moving to a new home can seem simple in the abstract – you just have to pack, get everything in the moving truck and unpack in your new place. But we all know it’s not so simple. Packing always takes longer than expected, requires more boxes, you...
Real Estate Preview 2023: Another very different year for homebuyers and sellers
Source: Pleasanton Weekly --- Real estate markets throughout the East Bay have experienced significant changes since 2019 -- and more are on the way. "The most dramatic changes during 2023 will be mortgage interest rates," said Steve Medeiros, 2023 president of the...
Ohio AG Sues United Wholesale Mortgage, Claiming ‘Conspiracy’ with Brokers
Yost launched his campaign for governor in January. Continue Reading Ohio AG Sues United Wholesale Mortgage, Claiming ‘Conspiracy’ with Brokers
Ginnie Mae MBS Portfolio Reached $2.73 Trillion in March
Ginnie Mae issued $33.2 billion in total MBS, resulting in a net portfolio growth of $5.9 billion. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae MBS Portfolio Reached $2.73 Trillion in March
California Lawmakers Introduce Mortgage Forbearance Bill for LA Wildfire Survivors
The bill was inspired by the mortgage forbearance aspects of the Covid-era CARES Act. Continue Reading California Lawmakers Introduce Mortgage Forbearance Bill for LA Wildfire Survivors
Report: CFPB Staff to Begin Receiving Termination Notices
Sen. Elizabeth Warren vowed to stop the layoffs. Continue Reading Report: CFPB Staff to Begin Receiving Termination Notices
California Home Sales Softened During March
The March statewide median price was $884,350. Continue Reading California Home Sales Softened During March
Report: Trump Planning to Overhaul Section 8 Voucher Program
The overhaul proposal could be part of President Trump’s 2026 fiscal year budget. Continue Reading Report: Trump Planning to Overhaul Section 8 Voucher Program
NWMLS Suspends Compass’ IDX Feed
“The MLS shouldn’t be able to dictate how homeowners sell their home,” said Compass CEO Robert Reffkin. Continue Reading NWMLS Suspends Compass’ IDX Feed
NAHREP: Housing Market ‘Threatened’ by Private Listings
NAHREP called for “the force of law” to ensure fair access to property information. Continue Reading NAHREP: Housing Market ‘Threatened’ by Private Listings
Bill Cosby Lists NYC Townhouse in Foreclosure Battle for $7 Million
A New York City townhouse owned by disgraced comedian Bill Cosby has been listed for $7 million, even though the property is at the center of a foreclosure fight. The New York Post reports Cosby put the four-story, 5,000-square-foot property on the market four months...
Josh Pristaw Named President at Clarion Partners
Pritsaw joins Clarion from the investment firm Pretium, where he served as senior managing director. Continue Reading Josh Pristaw Named President at Clarion Partners















