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California wildfire rebuilding bill paused until 2026
The move comes after social media outcry centered on erroneous claims that the bill would force low-income housing into Pacific Palisades.
Long-term health care costs are exploding. A reverse mortgage could help
As the U.S. population ages, many families are facing long-term care (LTC) issues. Most families either pay for it out of their savings or spend down these savings until they qualify for Medicaid.
First American Title launches AI tool for agents
The new feature integrates with the company’s AgentNet platform and is now rolling out to First American’s policy-issuing agents nationwide.
New York governor backs moves to fight elder financial exploitation
With elder financial scams growing more sophisticated, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to empower banking professionals to spot and fight it.
Rocket Mortgage to exit Canada, shift focus to US
Rocket Mortgage is shutting down its Canadian operations as the company refocuses on its core U.S. business, with plans to complete the exit by June 27, the Detroit-based lender announced Thursday.
Reverse mortgage endorsements, securities issuance fell in February
HECM endorsements and HMBS issuance declined in February, which some professionals said reflected higher mortgage rates at the start of 2025.
Compass strikes again with leadership changes in the Southeast
The brokerage hired Nikol Solares and promoted Adam Vellano and Erika Sheridan to bolster operations in the Southeast.
The Alexander brothers take three Ls with Side and new FBI videos
Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander have had two major setbacks in Side’s loan default case against them, plus the FBI has found a new hard drive.
eXp must provide Gibson court with settlement negotiation docs
eXp has until Wednesday to provide the Gibson court with materials used to negotiate its commission lawsuit settlement in the Hooper suit.
