James Van Der Beek’s .8M Ranch Purchase Sparks GoFundMe Controversy: What California Families Can Learn About Estate Planning and Financial Protection

James Van Der Beek’s $4.8M Ranch Purchase Sparks GoFundMe Controversy: What California Families Can Learn About Estate Planning and Financial Protection

The tragic passing of actor James Van Der Beek on February 11, 2026, at age 48 from colorectal cancer has sparked an unexpected national conversation about financial preparedness, estate planning, and the... Read more »

NAR’s delayed listing rule sparks industry debate

From lawsuits to mergers and acquisitions at a scale never seen before in real estate and everything in between, 2025 was full of twists, turns and surprises for the housing industry. HousingWire... Read more »
Looming government shutdown sparks call for flood insurance extension

Looming government shutdown sparks call for flood insurance extension

With a federal government shutdown looming, a coalition of 12 organizations representing the housing and insurance sectors has sent a letter to Congress, urging an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program... Read more »

Condemned Silicon Valley home sparks bidding war in red-hot real estate market – AIDIN VAZIRI, San Francisco Chronicle (Subscription)

A seven-bedroom house in Silicon Valley listed less than a month ago for just under $700,000 is in escrow after receiving multiple offers. While it may appear a potential buyer has scored... Read more »
Attempted eviction of sisters in Echo Park sparks local fight

Attempted eviction of sisters in Echo Park sparks local fight

Lupe Breard remembers coming to live in the Queen Anne Victorian house in Echo Park with her mother and siblings when she was a child. The memory is still vivid decades later,... Read more »
Sparks fly during HousingWire’s commission lawsuit debate

Sparks fly during HousingWire’s commission lawsuit debate

Sparks and personal insults flew between Anthony Lamacchia, the broker-owner of Lamacchia Realty, and Michael Ketchmark, the lead attorney for the plaintiffs in the Sitzer-Burnett commission lawsuit, during their virtual debate hosted... Read more »