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Housing industry groups are fighting the surge in homeowners insurance costs
As the cost of homeowners insurance rises, state mortgage and Realtor trade associations are working with legislators to enact changes
Mortgage rates hit a new year-to-date low, despite Fed drama
Mortgage rates hit a new low today for 2025, despite President Trump’s attempt to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook on Monday.
Mortgage borrowers worry the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will impact their student debt
A survey from Point found that 56% of homeowners with student debt are worried the bill could affect their ability to keep up with payments.
Despite new veteran partial claim bill, some advocates call for VASP revival
Some housing advocates continue to call for restoration of the VASP program even as a new bill works its way through the legislative process.
Mortgage rates remain close to 7%, but there are positives for housing
Mortgage rates rose in the past week, but even as they remain close to 7%, there’s little evidence to suggest they’ll move much higher and further constraint housing affordability.
What’s the goal of ending the Fannie and Freddie conservatorship?
The GSEs have been under federal conservatorship since the 2008 financial crisis, so what’s the goal of ending that status?
Homes.com to ‘Boost’ listings banned by Zillow, Redfin
CoStar Group CEO Andy Florance announced that Homes.com’s Boost marketing tool will be free for listings banned by Zillow and Redfin.
Illinois bill looks to enshrine CCP in state law
Introduced in February, H.B. 3452 seeks to amend the state’s licensing law. Zillow and NAHREP have partnered with lawmakers on the bill.
Criminal charges against Alexander brothers expand to include assault of a minor
Federal prosecutors levied six more charges against Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander that include forcing a minor into prostitution.
