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12 hours ago
Real estate

Homebuyers stressed amid stretched budgets, fraud concerns

Recent homebuyers face high prices and interest rates, with many exceeding budgets and experiencing stress during the homebuying process.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Buy or rent? 10-year study analyzes wealth gap in 250 US cities

Homeownership is more profitable than renting in 250 cities, with significant equity advantages in fast-growing markets like Miami and Florida cities.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
12 hours ago

Homebuyers stressed amid stretched budgets, fraud concerns

Recent homebuyers face high prices and interest rates, with many exceeding budgets and experiencing stress during the homebuying process.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Buy or rent? 10-year study analyzes wealth gap in 250 US cities

Homeownership is more profitable than renting in 250 cities, with significant equity advantages in fast-growing markets like Miami and Florida cities.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
6 hours ago

Coalition led by Miguel Santana recommends mansion tax tune-up

Miguel Santana leads a coalition to amend Measure ULA, aiming to improve the mansion tax while opposing a statewide tax-limiting initiative.
#new-york-city
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
9 hours ago

NYC Sues Landlord Over $1.3M Airbnb ShortTerm Rental Scheme

New York City is suing a Brooklyn landlord for converting apartments into illegal short-term rentals, removing over $1.3 million in housing from the market.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Opinion: Don't Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

New York City must reform the J-51 program to preserve affordable housing and address the housing crisis effectively.
#real-estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago
LA real estate

Sound Off: What are some important questions buyers should ask themselves as they search for properties?

fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago
NYC real estate

Manhattan appellate court forces developer to transfer Bryant Park condo ownership | amNewYork

SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Did the recent portal deals create a fair housing risk for listings?

Recent real estate deals have created a system that may unintentionally violate fair housing principles by limiting access to listings based on agent networks.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

HomeServices CEO warns on listing fragmentation, MLS role shift

HomeServices of America is evolving into a more active, value-driven parent organization in response to industry changes and consumer expectations.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Sound Off: What are some important questions buyers should ask themselves as they search for properties?

Buyers must negotiate with themselves before falling in love with a home to succeed in a competitive market.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Manhattan appellate court forces developer to transfer Bryant Park condo ownership | amNewYork

A judge awarded a Chinese businesswoman ownership of two condos after canceling the mortgage held by a company linked to her former partner.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Did the recent portal deals create a fair housing risk for listings?

Recent real estate deals have created a system that may unintentionally violate fair housing principles by limiting access to listings based on agent networks.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

HomeServices CEO warns on listing fragmentation, MLS role shift

HomeServices of America is evolving into a more active, value-driven parent organization in response to industry changes and consumer expectations.
#reverse-mortgages
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
22 hours ago

10 Myths Loan Originators Believe about Reverse Mortgages and the Reality that Could Change their Business

Senior homeowners hold $14.6 trillion in housing wealth, presenting a significant opportunity for mortgage originators through reverse mortgages.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
22 hours ago

10 Myths Loan Originators Believe about Reverse Mortgages and the Reality that Could Change their Business

Senior homeowners hold $14.6 trillion in housing wealth, presenting a significant opportunity for mortgage originators through reverse mortgages.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog California
1 day ago

Bill to Exempt L.A. from Housing Density Near-Transit Bill Heads to the Senate Housing Committee Tomorrow - Streetsblog California

Senate Bill 1361 aims to exempt L.A. Metro from state density mandates near transit stops, amid local opposition to previous legislation.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

East Village residents sue to halt NYC's rushed' opening of homeless men's intake center in neighborhood | amNewYork

Residents sued to stop a new men's intake center, claiming the plan lacked sufficient public review and was rushed forward.
fromwww.housingwire.com
9 hours ago

Two Harbors sued over protections in CCM proposed acquisition

The lawsuit claims Two Harbors submitted materially incomplete and misleading financial disclosures, alleging that the board agreed to unfair deal protections and that executives timed stock trades to personally benefit from the mergers and acquisitions activity.
Intellectual property law
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

NYC seeks millions from alleged illegal Airbnb hosts in Brooklyn who faked their identities | amNewYork

The city is suing a landlord for millions over illegal Airbnb rentals in Brooklyn, seeking punitive damages and fines for public nuisance violations.
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Battery Park City Authority tells court it can't move forward with Lower Manhattan flood protection work without condo access | amNewYork

The Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) took Cove Club Condominium to court last week, arguing that if a judge doesn't grant it access to the condo, it won't be able to install critical flood walls and underground drainage structures around Battery Park City that could help prevent Hurricane Sandy-esque damage in the future.
NYC politics
#amazon
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Here's how Amazon's price fixing allegedly drove up prices everywhere

California's lawsuit alleges Amazon engaged in price-fixing with companies like Levi's to inflate prices at other retailers.
E-Commerce
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Newly unsealed records reveal Amazon's price-fixing tactics, California attorney general claims

Amazon allegedly pressured independent sellers to raise prices on competitors to maintain its price advantage.
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Here's how Amazon's price fixing allegedly drove up prices everywhere

California's lawsuit alleges Amazon engaged in price-fixing with companies like Levi's to inflate prices at other retailers.
E-Commerce
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Newly unsealed records reveal Amazon's price-fixing tactics, California attorney general claims

Amazon allegedly pressured independent sellers to raise prices on competitors to maintain its price advantage.
Renovation
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

How the post-war homebuilders built the modern playbook

The modern American homebuilding industry is rooted in post-WWII innovations that transformed construction into a systematic, efficient process.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Real estate investors are buying up long-term care facilities. Residents can suffer

Pearlene Darby died from infections and bedsores after alleged neglect in a nursing home, leading to a lawsuit against the facility and its owner.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
3 days ago

East Flatbush Tenants Rage At Mystery Landlord As Building Falls Apart

Tenants face severe living conditions with infestations and damage, struggling with unclear ownership and unresolved repairs after the landlord's death.
#mortgage-industry
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago
Real estate

The GPS for equity: Building the industry's first true navigation infrastructure

The mortgage industry must shift focus from speed to helping borrowers navigate complex financial decisions.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

The GPS for equity: Building the industry's first true navigation infrastructure

The mortgage industry must shift focus from speed to helping borrowers navigate complex financial decisions.
NYC startup
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

New York comptroller urges investors to block eXp's move to Texas

eXp World Holdings faces serious allegations of misconduct while attempting to reincorporate in Texas, prompting investor scrutiny and calls for accountability.
Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row

Nine universities are suing the government over sudden loan repayment demands for students in weekend courses classified as distance learning.
#housing-market
fromFortune
11 hours ago
SF real estate

The tables have turned: Florida and Texas are the biggest losers in the housing market as Ohio emerges as a surprise winner | Fortune

SF real estate
fromFortune
11 hours ago

The tables have turned: Florida and Texas are the biggest losers in the housing market as Ohio emerges as a surprise winner | Fortune

The housing markets in Florida and Texas are experiencing a significant buyer's market shift, with sellers outnumbering buyers substantially.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

First-time homebuyer commissions remain steady despite NAR settlement

First-time homebuyers face stable or rising real estate commissions despite recent settlement changes, with limited negotiation occurring among clients.
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

'Rate Evaders': Auto Insurance Address Fraud Soars Under Hochul's Watch - Streetsblog New York City

The state Department of Financial Services quantifies the fraud annually based on information provided by insurance companies, which track policyholders misrepresenting where they predominantly use and store their vehicles to get cheaper rates.
NYC politics
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

KBW says Fannie, Freddie privatization window is narrowing

The privatization window for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is narrowing, with low odds before the November 2026 midterms.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Some Law Firms Got Paid, Others Still Waiting By The Mailbox- See Generally - Above the Law

Some law firms have successfully converted billable hours into significant wealth, while others face financial and ethical challenges.
NYC real estate
fromNews 12 - Long Island
4 days ago

Tenants raise concerns about East Flatbush apartment building's new landlord

Tenants in East Flatbush face severe living conditions, including structural issues and pest infestations, while struggling with unclear landlord ownership.
fromIndependent
4 days ago

'We were left having to pay the full costs of their mistakes' - couple sue builders on RTE's 'Room to Improve' over water damage to their home

Nessa Conlon expressed her excitement upon receiving the call that their house was selected for RTÉ's Room to Improve, stating she nearly crashed the car.
Renovation
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
8 hours ago

D.R. Horton executed again, and smaller builders feel the squeeze

D.R. Horton demonstrates strong performance amid a challenging housing market, marked by profitability and order growth despite affordability constraints.
New York City
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

'NYC is cooked': Business leaders and Wall Streeters erupt over proposed luxury second-home tax

A proposed tax on second homes over $5 million in NYC faces backlash from wealthy homeowners and investors.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

G4Capital bullish on LA resi market despite investors exiting California

G4Capital Partners opens a Los Angeles office to address the lending gap in California's residential market left by traditional banks.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Mayor Mamdani Goes to Housing Court, And What Else Happened This Week

Mayor Mamdani aims to support tenants facing eviction but has not committed to specific funding or promises.
SF real estate
fromFortune
3 days ago

Trump's big housing market solution is dead on arrival, UBS says-its model is Texas from 25 years ago | Fortune

The Trump administration's housing strategy focuses on deregulation but faces skepticism regarding its effectiveness in addressing the affordability crisis.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
5 days ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Colorado AG voids MV Realty Homeowner Benefit Agreements

The consent judgment voids MV Realty's long-term Homeowner Benefit Agreement contracts, clears recorded property filings, and bars the company from performing real estate brokerage services in Colorado.
Real estate
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

NYC unveils insurance plan for rent-stabilized housing, but some small landlords worry relief could come too late | amNewYork

City-backed insurance program aims to reduce property and liability premiums for affordable housing, potentially benefiting 100,000 homes by 2030.
SF politics
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Sunset Dunes opponents appeal S.F. court decision to keep Great Highway a park

Residents are appealing a court decision that upheld a ballot measure closing the Great Highway to vehicles for a new city park.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

Mystery buyer snags two apartment buildings in Brentwood for $46M

A family office purchased two Brentwood apartment buildings for $46.4 million, setting a record price per unit of $760,000.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Thousands of NYC tenants face May deadline as emergency housing vouchers wind down

Over 5,000 low-income NYC households face a deadline as federal housing vouchers run out, prompting NYCHA to seek alternative housing solutions.
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Here's What's Blocking You From Getting the Best Housing Deals

Real estate innovation struggles with distribution, preventing new technologies from reaching consumers despite advancements in proptech.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
15 hours ago

Private equity firm Presidio backs mortgage broker platform Edge Home Finance

Edge Home Finance originated $8.6 billion in mortgages, focusing on broker growth and technology expansion through investment from Presidio Investors.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Loan officer mobility slows again in 2025, RETR reports

Loan officer mobility is declining due to a preference for stability and consistent deal flow over compensation differences.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

California bills target condo deposits and defect liability

California lawmakers are considering bills to reduce barriers for condominium construction, addressing deposit limits and construction defect liability.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Home inspection trends reshaping the 2026 housing market

The home inspection industry is evolving, impacting mortgage processes through standard thermal imaging and video walkthrough reports.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A.'s eviction defense program up in the air amid battle with city attorney

Los Angeles City Attorney recommended reconsidering a $177-million Legal Aid Foundation contract despite the organization's successful litigation against the city over homelessness crisis mishandling.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

How Atlantic Avenue became the top reverse mortgage broker

Atlantic Avenue Mortgage became the top reverse mortgage brokerage in 2025, driven by compliance education, direct mail, and proprietary volume growth.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

HOA liens climb 8.6% in 2025 as Sun Belt pressure mounts

Homeowners associations filed 284,933 liens against U.S. homeowners in 2025, an 8.6% increase from the 262,446 filings in 2024, equivalent to one lien every 90 seconds.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

eXp Realty added to Zillow RESPA lawsuit in Seattle

The lawsuit claims that the portal tricks consumers into using agents affiliated with Zillow through its Flex and Premier Agent programs, resulting in inflated home purchase prices.
Real estate
Real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

8 Best U.S. Cities for First-time Homebuyers Looking for Affordability and Opportunity

Certain U.S. metro areas offer better conditions for first-time homebuyers, with improved affordability and less competition.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

America's housing shortage stems from more than overregulation

America's housing shortage is a long-term issue, with permits significantly below historical averages and a homeowner vacancy rate at a record low.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Pennymac leader on policy shifts to ease homeownership barriers

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were directed to buy $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities to offset Fed rolloffs, but authority may expire without GSE changes.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Portable credit reports could lower costs, but fraud worries persist

Consumer-controlled portable credit reports could reduce costs and repeat pulls, but may increase fraud risk according to credit reporting advocates.
#foreclosure
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

US foreclosure filings rise 26% in Q1 2026, ATTOM says

Foreclosure activity increased significantly in Q1 2026, indicating rising financial pressure on homeowners and shifting housing market dynamics.
Real estate
fromFortune
4 days ago

Older millennials are starting to act like boomers in the housing market - and pulling away from the pack | Fortune

Older Millennials have become the highest-earning home buyers, leveraging home equity to upgrade to larger properties.
#construction-defects
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
27 years ago

Homeowners File Suit Against Builder

A homeowners association sued builder Amcal General Contractors for widespread construction violations including defective electrical, plumbing, waterproofing, and sound reduction systems at a 90-unit condominium complex.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
27 years ago

Homeowners File Suit Against Builder

A homeowners association sued builder Amcal General Contractors for widespread construction violations including defective electrical, plumbing, waterproofing, and sound reduction systems at a 90-unit condominium complex.
Real estate
fromFortune
5 days ago

The housing crisis has become HR's problem. Helping workers buy homes near the office is employers' newest RTO play | Fortune

Employer-assisted housing programs are emerging to help workers with homebuying costs amid rising housing challenges.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Reverse mortgage servicers face lawsuit over borrower fees

Class-action alleges HECM servicers improperly added attorneys', property inspection, preservation and appraisal fees to reverse mortgage loan balances, inflating principals and costs.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

The rise of HELOCs: What it means for originators in today's market

Homeowners are increasingly using HELOCs to access cash while retaining low mortgage rates, creating opportunities for originators.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Batton plaintiffs allege reverse auction in Anywhere settlement

In their motion to intervene, the Batton plaintiffs claim that Anywhere picked the most ineffectual class lawyers to negotiate a settlement with in the hope that the district court will approve a weak settlement that will preclude other claims against the defendant. The questionable settlement amount here further underscores Plaintiffs' counsel's inadequate representation of homebuyer claims against Anywhere.
Law
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Unison sued over allegedly deceptive home equity agreements

The Kanes allege Unison's cash payment agreement misleads homeowners and functions as a loan requiring repayment, creating financial burdens.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Q&A: Homestead exemption won't protect owner from nonjudicial foreclosure

A homestead exemption protects home equity from creditors in California for principal residences, including condominiums, and applies only to judicial foreclosures, not nonjudicial foreclosures by associations.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Unison is facing another home equity investment lawsuit

Unison illegally issues mortgage loans disguised as option contracts, circumventing consumer protection laws while using selective data and opaque fees to profit at homeowners' expense.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Unison faces consumer lawsuit over home equity investment claims

Unison's home equity investment agreements are alleged to be misleading, functioning as unlicensed, high-cost mortgages that can strip homeowners' equity and evade consumer protections.
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
2 months ago

Is an ARM Loan a Good Choice for First-Time Home Buyers?

Introductory period: The initial fixed-rate phase before adjustments begin. Adjustment period: How frequently the rate can change after the intro period ends. Index: The benchmark interest rate used to calculate future rate changes. Margin: The lender's fixed markup added to the index. Initial cap: Limits how much the rate can increase at the first adjustment. Periodic cap: Limits how much the rate can change at each adjustment. Lifetime cap: The maximum interest rate allowed over the entire loan term.
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