Layla Zulfa
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- August 9, 2026
- 30 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
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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
- 29 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
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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…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- August 8, 2026
- 33 views
Trump’s Renewed Effort to Remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Faces Legal and Institutional Hurdles
President Donald Trump is once again pursuing the removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, a move that could reignite legal battles over the independence of the central bank and…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- August 8, 2026
- 23 views
The Federal Reserve’s Monetary Policy Dilemma Deepens as Mixed Economic Data Challenges Rate Hike Consensus
The Federal Reserve’s recent pronouncements on monetary policy have been met with a complex and evolving economic landscape, leaving many analysts and policymakers in a state of re-evaluation. Prior to…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- August 7, 2026
- 26 views
Millrose Properties Demonstrates Resilience and Strategic Expansion in a Challenging Housing Market
Millrose Properties, a company that emerged from a spin-off from homebuilder Lennar less than 18 months ago, is showcasing remarkable resilience and strategic growth in a housing market characterized by…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- August 7, 2026
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Rocket weathers spring housing slowdown, gaining purchase and refi share in Q2
Rocket Companies, a prominent player in the mortgage and real estate industry, announced robust second-quarter 2026 earnings on Thursday, demonstrating remarkable resilience and strategic acumen in a demanding housing market.…
