John Burns: The ‘California exodus’ storyline is coming to an end

Some housing industry observers wouldn’t hesitate to mention Southern California when asked about the most competitive real estate markets. But despite rising home prices and stiff competition, a new report from John Burns Research & Consulting (JBREC) says it’s time to close the curtain on the “Cal
Read MoreProprietary reverse mortgage business in Oregon could be in danger

A bill introduced into the Oregon Senate that seeks to limit the amount of equity a reverse mortgage lender can receive after the sale or transfer of a property could potentially halt the availability of proprietary product offerings in the state.This is according to a version of the bill reviewed b
Read MoreCrye-Leike wants to be covered by NAR’s settlement, but rankings data says otherwise

In 2022, Crye-Leike Real Estate Services closed roughly $7 billion in sales volume, according to data from the 2023 RealTrends Verified rankings. The T3 Sixty Real Estate Almanac reports the same numbers, while the brokerage company’s 2022 Annual Report pegged its sales volume at $8.5 billion. But n
Read MoreWashington, D.C. moves to bolster reverse mortgage foreclosure protections

The governing council of the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. is taking steps to establish a permanent program seeking to protect its older residents with reverse mortgages from foreclosure.In mid-January, the D.C. council enacted the “Fairness and Stability in Housing Amendment Act of 2024,” whic
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