Keller Williams settles Batton homebuyer commission lawsuit for $20 million
Keller Williams settled the Batton homebuyer commission lawsuit for $20 million, releasing its agents and franchisees from antitrust claims.
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MBA’s Broeksmit says credit bureau trade group “gaslit” mortgage industry
“From a risk management perspective, continuing to require three in-files and three scores on every borrower has long been an anachronism,” Broeksmit said
Retirement accounts become emergency funds as financial stress rises
Surveys show Americans tapping savings accounts meant for later life to cover immediate needs, even as markets reached record highs in 2025.
Fewer Medicare Advantage plans could create tough choices for senior homeowners
Rising health care costs, paired with minimal rate growth for Medicare Advantage plans, could accelerate insurer withdrawals from states and counties nationwide, potentially disrupting coverage options for millions of older Americans.
BLS jobs report for January delayed by partial government shutdown
The BLS January jobs report is postponed due to a government shutdown, delaying the release of key labor data and economic indicators.
Housing demand is still positive even with epic snowstorm
Despite a major snowstorm and Fed news, housing data stayed positive as mortgage rates held near 6% and purchase apps rose 18% year over year.
WalletHub says these are the best states for retirees in 2026
According to WalletHub, the best states tend to combine low taxes with manageable living costs and strong support systems for older adults.
House approves funding boost for Social Security Administration
Provisions would give the agency an additional $50 million for customer service through fiscal year 2026, which ends Sept. 30.
Austin Niemiec to lead Rocket Pro as Dan Sogorka departs
Austin Niemiec will take the helm of Rocket Pro, the broker channel of Rocket Mortgage, following the departure of Dan Sogorka.
Meritage holds its line as new-home demand turns inelastic
There’s a version of this market where “buying sales” becomes the default operating system for nearly everyone. When that happens, the question stops being whether incentives rise. They do. The real question becomes: who has the operational and balance-sheet self-control to decide where to lean in—and where to hold the line—even if it means slower […]