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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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From Flipping Houses to Flipping the Script on Real Estate Education

The real estate industry has long struggled with a fundamental disconnect: while homeownership remains a cornerstone of wealth building, many potential buyers feel overwhelmed...

More Americans Are Renting Longer. Developers Are Betting It Stays That Way

For years, renting was understood as a temporary condition, something you did while you saved, while you waited, while you figured out where you...

Chicago Housing Market Stability in Illinois Amid Rising Interest Rates

The Chicago residential market shows stability in early 2026. Affordability concerns and slower sales affect housing markets nationwide. However, local agents report steady buyer...

Boston Inspection Caps Reach $100,000 as Buyers Work Around Massachusetts Home Inspection Law

Massachusetts introduced a ban on inspection waivers to protect homebuyers from hidden defects and unexpected repair costs. In the Greater Boston market, however, buyers...

Los Angeles Market Slowdown Tied to City Council Rules, Not Borrowing Costs, Expert Says

The Los Angeles real estate market faces unique challenges that set it apart from national trends, according to Josh Luchs, Executive Vice President at...

Scottsdale, Arizona Real Estate Market Splits as Entry-Level Condos Lose Value and Luxury Homes Appreciate

The Scottsdale real estate market is diverging by price points, with entry-level condos and homes under $400,000 losing value. At the same time, luxury...