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Section 8 use barriers analyzed in new study
While the Section 8 program enables more than 2 million low-income families each year to rent housing, thousands of vouchers go unused.
Emilia Bechrakis Serhant joins SERHANT. as licensed agent
Ryan Serhant’s wife is making the jump from title insurance to real estate sales by joining her husband’s brokerage.
Real Estate One expands with Michigan acquisition
Team members will gain access to additional tools and resources from Real Estate One, Michigan’s largest real estate brokerage.
‘More than cosmetic’: Fairway Independent Mortgage changes its name
CEO Steve Jacobson said the name change “reflects a fresh look, a renewed perspective, and a future-forward vision.”
Lower mortgage rates are driving refinance applications
The average loan size for a refinance application also increased to $313,700 after averaging less than $300,000 for the past six weeks
What’s in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ for seniors?
The 1,116-page Senate bill contains some key changes for older Americans, including a bonus tax deduction. But it also cuts Medicaid.
Civil rights groups sue HUD for withholding fair housing grants
The suit alleges that HUD’s refusal to distribute appropriated funds under the Fair Housing Initiatives Program violates federal law.
Real acquires Flyhomes’ AI-powered home search portal
Real has also made an equity investment into Flyhome and will offer the company’s “Buy Before You Sell” product through its lending operation
California strikes environmental law that choked new housing
California has rescinded parts of CEQA, which critics say has stifled new home construction.
