Can the housing market weather Iran conflict 2.0 and higher rates?
Weekly housing indicators suggest a modest cooling as mortgage rates spent most of last week above 6.64% and the Iran conflict escalates.
California condo defect liability bill on deck after recess
Coming out of summer recess, California lawmakers will tackle condominium construction defect legislation that has cleared committees and passed one chamber.
How ROAD aims to boost housing supply and cut red tape
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act includes provisions to streamline NEPA reviews, expand factory-built housing and incentivize local pro-supply reforms. Builders say federal action helps, but local zoning and permitting remain the main constraint on new housing.
Most retirement savers want an ‘easy button’ for planning
A J.P. Morgan survey examines how participants engage with workplace retirement plans across different life stages.
What the ROAD to Housing Act can — and can’t — do for affordability
Experts who spoke with HousingWire call the legislation a good start but point to other bold measures still needed to tackle affordability.
Newrez servicing arm sued in New Jersey over alleged RESPA violations
Homeowner alleges Shellpoint delayed loss-mitigation reviews and sent inconsistent figures while foreclosure activity continued.