Layla Zulfa
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- August 12, 2026
- 26 views
The Small Business Retirement Plan Gap: A Persistent Challenge to American Retirement Security
A significant chasm exists in retirement savings across the U.S. private sector, with only approximately half of all workers participating in an employer-sponsored retirement plan at any given time. This…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- August 10, 2026
- 46 views
United Wholesale Mortgage Sues Two Harbors Investment Corp. for $500 Million, Alleging Fraudulent Breach of Merger Agreement
Detroit, MI & Baltimore, MD – United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), a leading national mortgage lender, has initiated a significant legal battle, filing a lawsuit on Monday against Two Harbors Investment…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- August 10, 2026
- 28 views
Brokerage Consolidation Reshapes Proptech Landscape, Creating Both Challenges and Opportunities
The accelerating trend of brokerage consolidation within the real estate industry is sending ripples through the proptech sector, fundamentally altering the market dynamics for technology vendors. As larger entities absorb…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- August 10, 2026
- 32 views
Achieve Closes $261.5 Million HELOC Securitization, ACHM Trust 2026-HE1, Bolstering Investor Confidence Amidst Market Volatility
Achieve has successfully closed its latest securitization transaction, ACHM Trust 2026-HE1, a significant $261.5 million offering backed by newly originated Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs). This marks Achieve’s first…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- August 9, 2026
- 29 views
Gibson Lawsuit Plaintiffs Authorized to Notify MLSs of Data Sharing Obligations in NAR Commission Settlement
The plaintiffs in the landmark Gibson home seller commission lawsuit have received judicial authorization to directly notify all Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) that opted into the National Association of Realtors…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- August 9, 2026
- 31 views
Mortgage Spreads: The Unsung Heroes Keeping Housing Afloat in a Turbulent 2026 Market
Mortgage spreads have emerged as the pivotal, yet often overlooked, force safeguarding the U.S. housing market in the tumultuous year of 2026, consistently preventing mortgage rates from breaching the critical…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- August 9, 2026
- 28 views
Ellington Financial Inc. Reports Robust Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Driven by Strong Reverse Mortgage Growth and Investment Portfolio Performance
New York, NY – August 15, 2026 – Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) today announced a strong second quarter for 2026, reporting net income attributable to common stockholders of $54.4…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- August 9, 2026
- 27 views
The 4.6% Premium vs. The Billion-Dollar Question: Congressional Scrutiny Hits Compass and MRED Over Private Listing Networks
This week, a seemingly simple percentage, 4.6%, has become a focal point in a burgeoning debate within the real estate industry, prompting a significant intervention from the United States Congress.…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- August 8, 2026
- 37 views
REMAX and Keller Williams Receive Final Approval for Homebuyer Commission Lawsuit Settlements in Batton 1 Case
In a significant development for the real estate industry, major brokerage firms REMAX and Keller Williams have secured final judicial approval for their respective settlement agreements in the Batton 1…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- August 8, 2026
- 35 views
Fitch Ratings Downgrades United Wholesale Mortgage Issuer Default Ratings to B+ Amidst Increased Leverage and Q2 Losses
Fitch Ratings has significantly downgraded the long-term issuer default ratings of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), a prominent player in the U.S. mortgage industry, to B+ from BB-. This downgrade, accompanied…
