Hattie McDaniel’s Battle Against Housing Discrimination: An Analysis by Phil Hall
Explore the legacy of Hattie McDaniel's pivotal role in the fight against housing discrimination and its ongoing implications for the mortgage industry today.
Georgia Housing Market Achieves Record with $30 Million Property Sale
Discover how a $30 million sale of a Sea Island mansion sets a new benchmark in Georgia's housing market, highlighting trends in luxury real estate.
Addressing the Trust Gap: Reasons Agents Lose Listings and Solutions
Discover how top real estate agents cultivate lasting client relationships by prioritizing trust and empathy over data, ensuring ongoing success and loyalty.
Redfin advocates for climate risk transparency following Zillow’s data removal.
Redfin enhances transparency by integrating First Street climate risk data into listings, addressing buyer concerns and highlighting the importance of informed decision-making.
Louisiana leads in outbound migration trends once more.
Explore Atlas Van Lines' findings on U.S. mobility, highlighting how high housing costs impact relocation trends, with Arkansas and Idaho attracting new residents.
Fifteen Percent of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled Amid Market Shifts
San Antonio saw over 21% of home sales fall through in October, highlighting challenges in the market. Explore the factors behind these cancellations.
Bright MLS anticipates 2026 as a year of reset rather than recovery.
Existing-home sales are projected to rise 9% to 4.51 million, indicating a recovery trend, though remaining beneath pre-pandemic levels for private lenders.
Senate Democrats caution that CFPB closure may impact prime interest rates.
Senate Democrats express concerns to the CFPB about potential disruptions in average prime offer rates (APOR) if efforts to close the agency proceed.
Boston Mayor Announces 13% Increase in Residential Property Taxes
In Boston, over 70% of the $4.6 billion budget relies on property taxes, predominantly from commercial real estate, highlighting shifts in tax dynamics.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Restrict Public Access to Housing Data
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's decision to halt key housing surveys raises transparency concerns, impacting data reliability for private lenders in the mortgage market.