Gen X investors are confident, but they often lack formal retirement plans
Forty percent of Gen Xers said they do not have a formal written financial plan. Among those who do, half created the plan independently.
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Jim Park on appraisal workforce shortage and regulatory shifts
The U.S. appraisal industry faces a shrinking workforce, regulatory changes and new tech requirements, impacting housing and lending.
NAR, .RealEstate helping Realtors build online presence
The platform includes new website technology, onboarding tools and features to help agents establish an online presence more quickly.
Onity Group raises $200M in debt, reports strong estimated Q4 earnings
Onity Group raised $200 million in debt, surpassing its $150 million target, and estimates Q4 net income of $107 million to $131 million.
White House proposal would keep Medicare Advantage rates stable in 2027
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said payments to Medicare Advantage plans would rise by an estimated 0.09% on average in 2027 — far below expectations from Wall Street analysts.
Trump executive order overrides Los Angeles wildfire rebuilding plan
Trump’s executive order lets federal agencies bypass California rules for wildfire recovery, citing delays in rebuilding efforts.
Rocket CFO touts ‘all-weather’ model as mortgage market improves
Brian Brown, chief financial officer and treasurer for Rocket Companies, expects continued improvement in the mortgage market in 2026, building on momentum that emerged in the second half of 2025.
Jason Mitchell Group adds LitFinancial to referral network
The Jason Mitchell Group facilitated more than 140,000 referrals in 2024 — resulting in $6 billion in closed sales volume.
HUD orders housing agencies to verify tenant eligibility
According to HUD officials, a recent audit identified nearly 200,000 tenants whose eligibility requires verification.
New real estate certification spotlights agents committed to consumer protection
Housing Rebel by Selling Later’s new Transparent Agent Certification highlights agents who avoid referral fees and dual agency.