Could Trump’s transition delay reverse mortgage policy decisions?

Could Trump’s transition delay reverse mortgage policy decisions?

While the term sheet could still be released sometime this month prior to his exit, Valverde’s resignation goes into effect Nov. 30, leaving nearly two months before the presidential transition takes place... Read more »
How will a GOP-controlled government impact retirement policy?

How will a GOP-controlled government impact retirement policy?

Following the resounding election victory of Donald Trump this week and the retaking of the U.S. Senate by the Republican Party, retirement and tax policy could be significantly impacted following the transfer... Read more »
The Fed’s monetary policy is stifling new construction

The Fed’s monetary policy is stifling new construction

Since mortgage rates have headed higher again, I was anticipating that today’s housing starts report would be the last decent print before the effects of higher mortgage rates hit the builders, but... Read more »
Top Agent Network renews antitrust suit aimed at NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy

Top Agent Network renews antitrust suit aimed at NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy

Top Agent Network (TAN) is not backing down in its antitrust lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR). After being dismissed with prejudice in 2021 after a lower court ruled that... Read more »
Top Agent Network renews antitrust suit aimed at NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy

Fed policy is set to change. How will mortgage rates respond?

Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to lower the benchmark interest rate on Wednesday for the first time in more than four years. But it appears to be anyone’s guess as to how... 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 »
MBA weighs in after SEC adopts scaled-back climate policy

MBA weighs in after SEC adopts scaled-back climate policy

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this week announced new rules that will require publicly traded companies to disclose climate risks and how much greenhouse gas emissions they produce. But compared with... Read more »
Top Agent Network renews antitrust suit aimed at NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy

Sens. Klobuchar, Kaine reintroduce bill to create housing policy plans, boost supply

Democratic Sens. Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) and Tim Kaine (Va.) have reintroduced their Housing Supply and Affordability Act to the U.S. Senate in the hope of establishing a new grant program that would... Read more »
A new federal policy allows you to finance for an ADU

A new federal policy allows you to finance for an ADU

In an effort to address the nation’s affordable housing crisis, the Federal Housing Administration announced a new policy Monday that will make it easier to buy or refinance a house with an... Read more »
Hermosa Beach Tries Novel “Land Value Recapture” Fee Policy

Hermosa Beach Tries Novel “Land Value Recapture” Fee Policy

The small, exclusive South Bay city of Hermosa Beach has struggled in recent years to meet state demands for new housing, so its City Council has approved a unique policy to spur... Read more »