Banc of California set to change L.A. skyline with downtown expansion

Banc of California set to change L.A. skyline with downtown expansion

Banc of California will raise its profile in downtown Los Angeles by putting its name on top of a skyscraper and nearly doubling the size of its offices. The Los Angeles bank’s... Read more »
Top 10 Housing Markets Set to Deliver High ROI in 2026

Top 10 Housing Markets Set to Deliver High ROI in 2026

Forget the Sunbelt sprint and the high-flying Western metros—at least for a while. If you’re looking for where housing dollars will stretch furthest and deliver strong returns in the near future, the... Read more »
Here are the stories you may have missed that set the stage for 2026

Here are the stories you may have missed that set the stage for 2026

Go past the mega-mergers and lawsuits, and dig deep into the stats and trends that will inform your real estate business in 2026. While 2025 was full of big stories about mega-mergers,... Read more »
Is the 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Set to Break into the 5% Range?

Is the 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Set to Break into the 5% Range?

While the idea of breaking into the 5% range for a 30-year fixed mortgage rate is incredibly appealing, my read of the situation suggests it’s unlikely to happen in a significant way... Read more »
Erewhon and others shut by fire set to reopen in Pacific Palisades mall

Erewhon and others shut by fire set to reopen in Pacific Palisades mall

Fancy grocer Erewhon will return to Pacific Palisades in an entirely rebuilt store, as the neighborhood’s luxury mall, owned by developer Rick Caruso, undergoes renovations for a reopening next August. Palisades Village... Read more »
Federal Flood Insurance Program Is Set To Lapse Again In January

Federal Flood Insurance Program Is Set To Lapse Again In January

After the longest lapse in the history of the National Flood Insurance Program in October and November, the program that provides $1.3 trillion in coverage to more than 4.6 million homeowners is... Read more »
CreditXpert set to launch new optimization platform on Dec. 31

CreditXpert set to launch new optimization platform on Dec. 31

CreditXpert, a leading mortgage technology company, announced on Wednesday the launch date for its new credit optimization platform. The company will replace its What-if Simulator and Wayfinder tools with the new platform... Read more »
Property Insurance Rates Are Set to Increase by 50%

Property Insurance Rates Are Set to Increase by 50%

Property Insurance Rates Are Set to Jump by 50% In recent years, homeowners across the United States have faced a steady climb in property insurance rates, a trend that has continued into... Read more »
Is Rental Housing Boom Set to Explode in 2024?

Is Rental Housing Boom Set to Explode in 2024?

The U.S. rental housing market has been a topic of much speculation and analysis, especially as we approach 2024. After a tumultuous period of rapid growth and subsequent cooling, experts are closely... Read more »
Fed policy is set to change. How will mortgage rates respond?

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 »