- June 9, 2025
Economists raise concerns about the accuracy of inflation data
The BLS isn’t able to track the price of everything, so it makes educated guesses to fill in gaps. Citing data from UBS, the Journal
Former Douglas Elliman agent Holly Parker withdraws lawsuit
The Real Deal was first to report the news. Parker made the move to Compass in February after more 20 years with Elliman. She filed
Nevada lawmaker targets home purchases by institutional investors
Specifically, she’s seeking information about “participation of out-of-state corporate entities in post foreclosure dispositions of properties sold to third parties or real estate owned (REO)
The HELPER Act promises to open up housing opportunities and give the real estate business a much-needed lift
It’s no secret that we’re in the throes of a housing affordability crisis—anybody in the real estate trenches has felt it, in the form of
Supreme Lending to acquire Michigan Mutual: sources
Founded in 1999, Supreme Lending originated $3.8 billion over the past 12 months, with most of its volume concentrated in Texas, Florida and California, according
Bessent weighs mortgage rate risk in potential release of GSEs
Risks of releasing the GSEs from conservatorship Over the years, I have discussed the influential role of the GSEs in promoting stability within the mortgage
Iowa county takes action to support aging in place
County officials announced the program on Wednesday, calling it “a pioneering initiative aimed at helping income-eligible seniors maintain their independence.” It offers home renovation assistance
HomeVestors franchisee accused of running Ponzi scheme
According to lawsuits and ProPublica interviews with alleged victims, Charles “Chas” Carrier, the owner of C&C Residential Properties, reportedly formed relationships with more than 100
FEMA isn’t prepared for hurricane season, acting director concedes
Former acting FEMA chief Cameron Hamilton initially raised eyebrows when he was chosen to lead the agency on an acting basis, having gained online notoriety
HUD blames Biden for lapse of emergency housing voucher funding
Roughly 70,000 such vouchers were distributed by HUD as part of this program, but funding lapses will bring as many as 60,000 of those vouchers
