Santa Barbara Considers Measure ULA-Like Transfer Tax

Santa Barbara Considers Measure ULA-Like Transfer Tax

Measure ULA is causing headaches for high-end developers and home sellers in Los Angeles, but that pushback isn’t stopping officials in Santa Barbara from pursuing the same options to raise revenue.  The... Read more »
CFPB considers ban on charging buyers for lender’s title policy

CFPB considers ban on charging buyers for lender’s title policy

While the draft measure may be abandoned altogether, Bloomberg reported that in its current form it would apply to both home purchase and refinance transactions. According to the publication, the CFPB will... Read more »
Senate considers flood insurance reforms, but roadblocks remain

Senate considers flood insurance reforms, but roadblocks remain

The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs held a hearing on Thursday that focused on the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), showing that its bipartisan support... Read more »