Texas proposes tax cuts for homeowners 55+

Texas proposes tax cuts for homeowners 55+

Qualifying homeowners would see school-related property tax valuations frozen at the year they turn 55, preventing future increases in that portion of their tax bill. Seniors already receive a partial exemption from... Read more »
The Loan Store doubles wholesale mortgage volume in 2025

The Loan Store doubles wholesale mortgage volume in 2025

Its growth has been driven by well-known industry veterans. TLS’s strategy is rooted in the prior experience of its leadership team — including CEO Phil Shoemaker, president Jason Lee and chief revenue... Read more »
HomeServices CEO Chris Kelly charts new strategy for 2026

HomeServices CEO Chris Kelly charts new strategy for 2026

In the months after Kelly’s appointment, HomeServices of America announced several leadership appointments, including Alex Seavall adding the title of chief operations officer to his existing title of chief financial officer. Candace... Read more »
Suzy Lindblom joins Acra Lending as managing director

Suzy Lindblom joins Acra Lending as managing director

In September, Ohio-based Union Home Mortgage reached an agreement to acquire assets of Sierra Pacific Mortgage, incorporating all Sierra Pacific’s retail branches and wholesale broker relationships into its portfolio. With more than... Read more »
AI-driven wire fraud schemes reshape real estate security in 2025

AI-driven wire fraud schemes reshape real estate security in 2025

Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Jonathan Delozier: What are you seeing this year in terms of new wire fraud patterns or the evolution of what criminals... Read more »
Why did the growth rate of housing inventory drop by half this year?

Why did the growth rate of housing inventory drop by half this year?

Weekly housing inventory data Housing inventory is now in its traditional seasonal decline for December, but the inventory growth story, which I was thrilled to see earlier in the year, has changed... Read more »

Keller Williams expands team support and coaching for 2026

This past year, Abrams said KW focused closely on connecting its teams and providing them with the opportunity to learn from each other as they look to grow and develop their businesses. ... Read more »
Sonic Fire Tech launches infrasound wildfire defense system in California

Sonic Fire Tech launches infrasound wildfire defense system in California

“My mother-in-law first called me, and I could see the background when she FaceTimed that the fires and flames were just right behind her house. To hear that trauma and that scaredness... Read more »
Cautious optimism for affordable housing in 2026

Cautious optimism for affordable housing in 2026

Yet many still expect growth, particularly in multifamily, senior and workforce housing. While only 29% of respondents plan to expand their activity in 2026, more than half believe access to affordable housing... Read more »
Voxtur bankruptcy filing raises questions for attorney opinion letters

Voxtur bankruptcy filing raises questions for attorney opinion letters

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) is celebrating the news, claiming that it reinforces its warning that AOLs are a “fragile and inferior” alternative to title insurance and that the letters are “inferior... Read more »