Immigration policy, economic uncertainty reshaping housing market
Builders are reporting sales impacts from policy shifts as consumers become increasingly skeptical of traditional “dream home” marketing.
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Policy turmoil, fiscal uncertainty cause retirement hesitation
Findings from a recent survey show 21% of unretired respondents postponing retirement and 33% moving to safer portfolios.
Compass International Holdings names Rory Golod president of growth
CIH names Rory Golod president of growth, targeting Compass platform adoption for 340,000 agents in 2026 and 2027.
How the ROAD to Housing Act could improve home affordability
The ROAD act targets a 37% affordability gap with supply incentives, ADU support and small dollar mortgage fixes, with limits.
DeCaro Auctions expands executive team
New appointments include chief operating officer, chief marketing officer and head of global alliances and partnerships.
Washington just banned noncompete agreements. Will other states follow suit?
Washington state is banning noncompetes effective June 30, 2027, and requires written notice to void existing clauses by Oct. 1, 2027.
FinCEN’s anti-money laundering rule struck down: what real estate and title professionals need to know
Legal observers warn that FinCEN retains broad authority over real estate transactions — and could ultimately impose stricter requirements.
Mortgage rates now closer to 7% than 6% as the Iran war escalates
Mortgage rates have risen from sub 6% to 6.62% as the Iran conflict escalates, while purchase apps fell 5% and growth slowed to 5%.
The GSEs updated their rules for condo loans. Will they be helpful or harmful?
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac revised condo project and insurance rules, easing some costs but tightening reserve and review requirements.
‘Six-figure limit’ aims to halt Social Security trust fund insolvency
A proposed “six-figure limit” would cap benefits at $100,000 per year for couples retiring at the normal retirement age.