Layla Zulfa
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- September 20, 2026
- 44 views
Kevin Christopher Appointed Senior Vice President of Mortgage Production at Key Mortgage
Kevin Christopher has been appointed Senior Vice President of Mortgage Production at Chicago-based Key Mortgage, the independent lender announced on Friday. This strategic hire marks a significant move for Key…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- September 20, 2026
- 43 views
Mortgage Rates Reclaim 7% Threshold Amid Escalating Geopolitical Tensions and Shifting Economic Landscape
Mortgage rates have once again surpassed the 7% mark, a level that, while familiar in recent years, was anticipated to be mitigated by mortgage spreads in 2026. However, persistent geopolitical…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- September 19, 2026
- 55 views
Zillow’s Antitrust Claims Against Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) Head to Arbitration Following Court Ruling
In a significant development for the real estate technology and data landscape, U.S. District Court Judge John Tharp has ordered Zillow’s antitrust claims against Chicagoland multiple listing service (MLS) Midwest…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- September 19, 2026
- 68 views
Lennar CEO Echoes John Mayer’s "Gravity" Amidst Challenging Housing Market
In a sentiment echoing John Mayer’s 2006 hit song "Gravity," where the artist lamented, "gravity is working against me, and gravity wants to bring me down," Lennar’s President and CEO…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- September 19, 2026
- 51 views
College Towns See Housing Price Surges Fueled by Name, Image, and Likeness Deals for Student-Athletes
College towns across the United States have experienced a dramatic surge in median home list prices, with double-digit increases reported since the legalization of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- September 19, 2026
- 41 views
Ninth Circuit Denies En Banc Rehearing in Realtor.com Fake Leads Case, Upholding Arbitration Mandate
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has definitively closed the door on real estate agents’ immediate pursuit of an appellate review in a significant lawsuit alleging that Realtor.com, operated by…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- September 18, 2026
- 37 views
Hagens Berman Launches Investigation into Compass and MRED for Alleged Chicagoland Real Estate Monopoly
The prominent plaintiffs’ law firm Hagens Berman, already a significant player in the ongoing litigation challenging real estate commission structures, has initiated an investigation into Compass International Holdings and the…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- September 18, 2026
- 35 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
- 110 views
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
- 36 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…
Unlocking Growth: How CPA Firms Can Leverage Outsourcing for Enhanced Client Value and Profitability
