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Atlanta’s Investment Evolution: ADUs, Short-Term Rentals, and the FIFA World Cup Effect

The Atlanta real estate market is experiencing a unique convergence of factors that’s creating compelling opportunities for investors, from individual buyers to family offices....

‘Americans With 50% Home Equity Still Pay FHA Insurance That Makes No Sense,’ Says Industry Expert

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance policies are forcing homeowners to pay unnecessary premiums even after building substantial equity, according to Brendan McKay, Chief...

Mortgage Brokers Push for Legislative Wins as Housing Affordability Crisis Deepens

The independent mortgage broker industry is gaining significant legislative momentum in Washington, with two key pieces of legislation advancing through Congress as advocates work...

Los Angeles Real Estate Recovery Reveals Critical Lessons for Disaster Preparedness

The aftermath of the Altadena fire has exposed significant gaps in disaster preparedness among homeowners, while revealing the complex realities of insurance claims and...

‘Garbage In, Garbage Out’: Miami Broker Warns AI Mortgage Approvals Are Failing Non-Traditional Borrowers

Leading Miami mortgage broker David A. Krebs says artificial intelligence and automated underwriting systems are creating a dangerous false sense of security for borrowers...

Advocating for Mortgage Brokers: The Broker Action Coalition’s Fight for Housing Affordability

“Mortgage brokers work directly with the people they serve and can address homeownership challenges more effectively,” says Rachel Clark, Executive Director of the Broker...

The Hidden Cost of Private Listing Networks: A Veteran Broker’s Warning on Market Transparency

A leading Northwest broker is sounding the alarm about how private listing networks could fundamentally damage consumer interests in real estate, warning that market...

The Mortgage Broker Coalition Taking a Stand for Consumers

“Credit bureaus are private, publicly traded companies on stock exchanges, and they get to sell consumer data without permission or proper disclosure. In what...

YIMBY Action’s Gillian Pressman on Addressing America’s Housing Crisis

“We’re in the business of making housing more affordable, and we recognize that the key lever is increasing housing supply,” says Gillian Pressman, Managing...

New York’s Tax Incentives Reshape Residential Development Landscape

As housing affordability challenges persist nationwide, New York’s evolving approach offers valuable insights for real estate professionals across the country. Recent legislative changes have...

Creating a Sense of Place: Inside the Urban Design Strategy Making California’s Cities More Livable

While housing affordability dominates headlines and rectangular apartment blocks multiply across urban landscapes, one development firm is charting a different course. Cedar Street Partners...

Building More Housing: The Housing Action Coalition’s Fight for California’s Future

California’s housing crisis has reached a critical point and one organization is working to shift the tide. What began over 25 years ago as...

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Hudson Valley Home Sales Face Delays as Inspection Disputes Increase

The return of buyer protections in real estate transactions is revealing a growing disconnect between seller expectations and current market realities, according to Christina...

Nashville’s Real Estate Market Faces Correction as Distress Rises

Nashville’s real estate market is showing clear signs of a downturn, according to longtime professionals who have tracked the city’s cycles for decades. After...

‘Only Two Companies Would Insure Us, Now There’s One,’ Says LA Broker Warning of Coverage Crisis

Los Angeles real estate expert Sara Skelton, a Realtor at eXP Realty and host of The LA Real Estate Podcast, says California’s property insurance...

Imperial Valley Real Estate Struggles with Contractor Reliability Challenges

The primary challenge facing real estate investment operations in California’s Imperial Valley is not financing or market conditions, but the difficulty of finding reliable...

Luxury Homes In Memphis Are Selling Fast While Starter Homes Linger

Conventional wisdom would suggest that in 2024, Memphis’s most expensive homes would linger on the market while affordable starter homes attract multiple offers. Instead,...

Hartford’s Housing Boom Spurs Targeted Development Across Connecticut’s Capital Region

Connecticut’s Greater Hartford metro area has become one of the nation’s most active housing markets, creating both opportunities and challenges for local leaders. As...