California MBA urges guardrails for bill targeting wildfire-related forbearance
CMBA told lawmakers that AB 238 aids short-term relief, but insurance delays and permitting backlogs are stalling wildfire recovery.
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Howard Hanna settles homebuyer commission case as courtroom tensions escalate
Howard Hanna parent Hanna Holdings opted into Tuccori’s settlement as Batton plaintiffs move to block opt-in deals and coordination.
Why modular construction fits high-cost custom markets
Plant Prefab says modular and panelized methods cut build time 25% to 50% and reduce waste about 40% per square foot.
HUD launches probe into Washington state down payment assistance program
Washington State’s Covenant Homeownership Program is under investigation by HUD over potential violations of the Fair Housing Act.
Ownli expands to 43 states with commission-free home listing platform
Ownli launches its commission-free real estate platform across 43 states with 500,000 listings, challenging the commission model.
Trump’s AI policy framework calls for single federal standard
Trump’s AI framework lists six priorities and urges one national standard, as mortgage tech leaders cite delays from state-by-state rules.
Rekindling urgency: A Spring Selling 2026 homebuilders elegy
Show of hands. Who among us has purchased a home to live in – any home, in any place, at any price – without feeling at some point like we were on an emotional roller coaster? Anybody? Buying a home is one of those acts few would call entirely rational. For most of us, it […]
National Land Realty rolls out tiered commission model aimed at boosting agent earnings
National Land Realty launches tiered commission plans with a 100% cap option and new recruiting incentives aimed at land brokers and agents.
Stockton Mortgage denies accessing former employees’ email accounts
Two ex-loan officers allege Stockton accessed personal email in 2025, but Stockton says DLP tools flagged misconduct and data was redacted.
Rocket offers voluntary employee buyouts after Mr. Cooper, Redfin acquisitions
Rocket Companies is offering voluntary separation packages to some employees as part of its consolidation following last year’s acquisitions of Mr. Cooper Group and Redfin.