Layla Zulfa
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- March 26, 2026
- 34 views
Insurance is having a growing impact on condo affordability
In a move poised to reshape the landscape of condominium financing across the United States, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have enacted comprehensive revisions to their guidelines for approving condominium…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- March 26, 2026
- 37 views
Housing Demand Demonstrates Resilience Across Major Metros as Mortgage Rates Approach Historic Pressure Points
Regional market data is painting a consistent picture, mirroring national trends: housing demand is exhibiting remarkable tenacity across major metropolitan areas, even as mortgage interest rates inch closer to levels…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- March 25, 2026
- 47 views
MISMO and ALTA Publish New Title and Settlement Data Standards in Candidate Recommendation Status
The mortgage industry is poised for a significant digital transformation with the recent announcement by the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) of the publication of two new title and…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- March 25, 2026
- 43 views
The Mortgage Industry’s Recruitment Obsession Masks a Critical Development Deficit
The mortgage industry has achieved a remarkable proficiency in recruitment. Companies can readily quantify headcount, track recruitment metrics with spreadsheet precision, and present this as evidence of growth. However, this…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- March 25, 2026
- 28 views
California Mortgage Bankers Association Urges Comprehensive Strategy Beyond Forbearance for Wildfire Survivors
The California Mortgage Bankers Association (CMBA) presented a critical perspective on the efficacy of mortgage forbearance and the multifaceted challenges confronting homeowners impacted by the devastating January 2025 California wildfires…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- March 24, 2026
- 35 views
U.S. Senator Launches Investigation into FICO’s Mortgage Pricing Practices, Citing Monopoly Concerns
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has initiated a formal investigation into the pricing strategies of Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO), a dominant force in the credit scoring market for the mortgage…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- March 24, 2026
- 34 views
Edwin Acevedo Takes Helm of NAHREP Amidst Shifting Homeownership Landscape
Edwin Acevedo has assumed the presidency of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) at a critical juncture for the nation’s housing market. His leadership begins as Hispanic…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- March 24, 2026
- 35 views
Trump’s AI policy framework calls for single federal standard
The Trump administration has formally introduced a sweeping national legislative framework for artificial intelligence (AI) policy, a move designed to accelerate domestic innovation while simultaneously bolstering protections for consumers, children,…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- March 23, 2026
- 39 views
Rocket Companies Initiates Voluntary Separation Program Amidst Post-Acquisition Operational Consolidation
Detroit-based Rocket Companies, a prominent player in the mortgage and real estate industry, has announced a voluntary separation program for a select group of its employees. This strategic move is…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- March 23, 2026
- 37 views
Compass Antitrust Lawsuit Against Northwest MLS Advances to Trial After Judge Denies Dismissal Motion
The significant antitrust lawsuit filed by real estate brokerage Compass against Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) is now substantially closer to a courtroom showdown. On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Jamal…
