Layla Zulfa
- 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
- 101 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…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- September 17, 2026
- 44 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
- 47 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
- 38 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
- 39 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…
