How the housing market survived the Iran conflict
Mortgage spreads improved in 2026, keeping rates below 7% and helping demand hold up, even as oil spiked and inflation stayed hot.
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VA loan fee hike proposal advances in Congress, drawing industry pushback
Legislation moving through Congress would increase fees on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs loans, creating a new flashpoint for the mortgage industry.
Homebuilding scale emerges as a fiduciary priority for boards
A question has hovered over America’s publicly traded homebuilders as the price, pace and margins plot thickened on or about February 28, 2026. How big is big enough anymore, especially with the cloud of uncertainty that intensified on the day the Iran War began? Taylor Morrison Home Corp.‘s recently filed proxy statement, detailing the process […]
Decade-long accessibility push earns Seattle agent fair housing honor
Home accessibility search standards co-developed by agent Barry Long are being adopted by multiple listing services nationwide.
Don’t give away your future: Why servicing is becoming a strategic asset
A servicing portfolio gives you access, but it doesn’t automatically create loyalty. This is where customer experience becomes critical.
Florida homebuyers sue Compass over $475 transaction fee
Florida buyers sue Compass over a $475 closing transaction fee, seeking class status for fees charged from June 2022 to June 2026.