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- How real estate brokerages are reducing risk in buyer representation January 28, 2026Brokerages have invested in training, compliance and dispute resolution. Consumer advocates argue contracts remain potentially unfair.
- Bright MLS appoints first chief artificial intelligence officer to lead AI strategy January 28, 2026Bright MLS appoints Rajeev Sajja as its first chief AI officer, aiming to build an AI-native MLS and advance data-driven real estate tools.
- Mortgage applications drop 8.5% after slight rate increase January 28, 2026Mortgage applications fell 8.5% as 30-year rates hit 6.24%. Refinance activity dropped 16% but remains up 156% year over year.
- Howard Hanna enters Philadelphia market, partners with Art Herling Team January 28, 2026Howard Hanna Real Estate Services enters Philadelphia, adding 139 agents and $289.71M in 2024 sales through Art Herling partnership.
- A blueprint for making housing more affordable January 28, 2026As we kick off the New Year, affordability remains one of the biggest challenges facing the mortgage industry and the broader housing market. It continues to shape conversations among lenders, policymakers, and consumers alike.
- How a state bar filing could derail a California upzoning plan January 27, 2026The latest “not in my backyard” tactic in California’s local zoning disputes and state housing law battles? Filing a complaint with the state bar association. A case in point: An attorney who failed in an effort to derail a Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., upzoning lodged a complaint with the California State Bar about a March […]
- Onity Group raises $200M in debt, reports strong estimated Q4 earnings January 27, 2026Onity Group raised $200 million in debt, surpassing its $150 million target, and estimates Q4 net income of $107 million to $131 million.
- White House proposal would keep Medicare Advantage rates stable in 2027 January 27, 2026The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said payments to Medicare Advantage plans would rise by an estimated 0.09% on average in 2027 — far below expectations from Wall Street analysts.
- Trump executive order overrides Los Angeles wildfire rebuilding plan January 27, 2026Trump’s executive order lets federal agencies bypass California rules for wildfire recovery, citing delays in rebuilding efforts.
- Rocket CFO touts ‘all-weather’ model as mortgage market improves January 27, 2026Brian Brown, chief financial officer and treasurer for Rocket Companies, expects continued improvement in the mortgage market in 2026, building on momentum that emerged in the second half of 2025.
