Layla Zulfa
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- September 18, 2026
- 11 views
California Cities Face Housing Density Lawsuits as Pro-Housing Groups Challenge Interpretations
This summer, San Diego municipal leaders were compelled to permit increased housing density along transit corridors to adhere to a new state mandate. However, the legal landscape surrounding housing development…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- September 18, 2026
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Gateway First Bank Acquires Colonial Savings F.A. to Bolster Texas Mortgage Presence
Oklahoma-based Gateway First Bank has agreed to acquire Colonial Savings F.A., a move that will significantly expand Gateway’s mortgage-focused banking model within the crucial Texas market, particularly in the dynamic…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- September 17, 2026
- 14 views
U.S. Single-Family Rents Show Modest Growth, Lagging Historical Trends as Midwestern Markets Lead Gains
U.S. single-family rents experienced a year-over-year increase of 1.8% in July, a deceleration from the 2.3% growth recorded in July of the previous year, according to the latest Single-Family Rent…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- September 17, 2026
- 17 views
Who Owns the Customer in a Shifting Mortgage Landscape?
The landscape of the mortgage industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by persistently rising interest rates and evolving regulatory frameworks. For months, the financial markets and mortgage professionals have…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- September 17, 2026
- 14 views
Federal Reserve Raises Benchmark Interest Rate, Signaling Continued Pressure on Housing Market
The Federal Reserve’s decision on Wednesday to lift its benchmark interest rate to a target range of 3.75% to 4% is poised to send further ripples through the U.S. housing…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- September 17, 2026
- 17 views
Mortgage Rates Surge Past 7%, Testing Buyer Resilience Amidst Shifting Housing Market Dynamics
The U.S. housing market is once again facing a significant affordability hurdle as average mortgage rates have decisively crossed the 7% threshold this week. This development arrives at a time…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- September 17, 2026
- 16 views
Federal Reserve Chair’s Press Conference Signals Shift in Economic Outlook, Impacts Housing Market for Years to Come
In a press conference that observers are already hailing as a pivotal moment, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh today articulated a clear economic vision that is poised to shape the…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- September 16, 2026
- 20 views
Federal Reserve Hikes Benchmark Interest Rate to 3.75%-4% Amid Persistent Inflation and Robust Labor Market
The Federal Reserve, concluding its latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Wednesday, announced a decisive 25-basis-point increase to its benchmark interest rate, pushing the target range to 3.75%…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- September 16, 2026
- 29 views
State AGs urged to probe Zillow, pocket listings, referral fees
A broad coalition of consumer and housing advocacy organizations is formally calling upon state attorneys general to launch coordinated investigations into the operational practices of dominant real estate listing platforms,…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- September 16, 2026
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Leah Price Departs Better, Joins United Wholesale Mortgage Amidst Company Turmoil
Leah Price, a pivotal figure in the development and strategic direction of Better’s proprietary artificial intelligence underwriting platform, Tinman AI, has officially departed the company. The confirmation of her exit…
