Alabama law: Buyers don’t have to sign contract before home tours
The bill was backed by Alabama Realtors
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Build, baby, build: How the US can start fixing its housing supply crisis
The U.S. is short millions of homes. Policymakers, builders, lenders and others shared potential solutions at the Housing Supply Summit.
NRMLA supports Hawaii bill seeking state-run reverse mortgage program
The reverse mortgage trade association said it supports a bill to set up a state-run HECM program, but it also requested some changes.
New York moves to allow title insurance for state land deals
New York may soon allow title insurance for state land purchases, a shift that could streamline conservation efforts and resolve longstanding property disputes.
Maryland reverse mortgage bill withdrawn following industry dialogue
A Maryland reverse mortgage bill seeking to establish an escrow account for expenses has been tabled for now after industry dialogue.
FHFA nominee Bill Pulte discloses investments in rental properties, HVAC firms and … MrBeast
Bill Pulte, the Trump administration’s nominee to run the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), has a wide array of investments with a value north of $190 million, including holdings in rental properties, HVAC firms, entertainment companies and Elon Musk’s X.
GOP bills would eliminate funding for the CFPB
Two Republican lawmakers from Texas have introduced bills that would end funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the latest in a series of swift moves by the Trump administration that target the embattled regulator.
Hawaii bill seeking state-run reverse mortgage program appears dead for now
A bill seeking to establish a state-specific HECM program in Hawaii is likely dead until at least 2026, according to a sponsor lawmaker.
Wisconsin Republicans seek to expand state’s low-income housing tax credit
The lawmakers are seeking to expand program funding by nearly $60 million and target more vouchers at the state’s rural areas.