Why Homebuyers Are Finding Relief Despite ‘Inflation Contagion’

Why Homebuyers Are Finding Relief Despite ‘Inflation Contagion’

Your paycheck may be growing, but “inflation contagion” is eating up those gains—and then some. Despite some frustrating macro headlines, there are real silver linings in the housing market worth paying attention... Read more »
Slight Decline in Fixed Rates Offers Borrowers Relief

Slight Decline in Fixed Rates Offers Borrowers Relief

If you’ve been watching the mortgage market with a hawk’s eye, you’ll be glad to hear that today, May 8, 2026, brings a slight decrease in mortgage rates, with the popular 30-year... Read more »
Trump Welcomes Bass, Barger to Talk Fire Relief Funds

Trump Welcomes Bass, Barger to Talk Fire Relief Funds

Los Angeles leaders may have found a path to billions in federal wildfire recovery funds, and it goes straight through the Oval Office.  On Wednesday, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and County... Read more »
New Jersey proposal could reduce senior property tax relief

New Jersey proposal could reduce senior property tax relief

The proposal comes as the average property tax bill in New Jersey has exceeded $10,000 for the second consecutive year, local outlet NJ.com reported. If adopted in the final spending plan —... Read more »
Southern California prices are at a record. Could relief be on the way?

Southern California prices are at a record. Could relief be on the way?

Southern California home prices hit a record for the third-straight month in May, but there could be some help on the horizon. Although home prices increased, more listings are finally coming onto... Read more »
California mortgage relief program running low on funding

California mortgage relief program running low on funding

The state of California is maintaining its mortgage relief program funded by the 2021 American Rescue Plan, which includes assistance for reverse mortgage borrowers. But the funding is running low and could... Read more »
California judge bans ‘sham mortgage relief operation,’ issues M penalty

California judge bans ‘sham mortgage relief operation,’ issues $19M penalty

A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has ordered that the operators of Home Matters USA — described as a “mortgage relief scam” by the Federal... Read more »
California judge bans ‘sham mortgage relief operation,’ issues M penalty

CFPB settles decade-old foreclosure relief scam enforcement suit

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Friday announced that it has reached a settlement with four attorneys and their company, Consumer First Legal Group, over a long-running enforcement case regarding what... Read more »
REALTORS Relief Foundation Welcomes New Vice President and Directors to Strengthen Its Mission

REALTORS Relief Foundation Welcomes New Vice President and Directors to Strengthen Its Mission

The National Association of REALTORS® The National Association of REALTORS® is America’s largest trade association, representing 1.4 million members, including NAR’s institutes, societies, and councils, involved in all aspects of the residential... Read more »
LA County Offers M in Relief to Mom-and-Pop Landlords

LA County Offers $68M in Relief to Mom-and-Pop Landlords

The clock is ticking for mom-and-pop landlords in Los Angeles County seeking rent relief. Qualifying landlords in L.A. County have until Jan. 12 to apply for $68.6 million in rent relief to... Read more »