The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) this week announced it has launched rulemaking to address harmful financial consequences of crimes including domestic violence and elder abuse. The Bureau is announcing it ahead of time to gather feedback for potential amendments to the regulation that

Just a year ago, a striking claim circulated that Wall Street investors had bought 44% of all homes in America in 2023. This kind of sensational story can easily lead to misconceptions about housing economics. Fast forward to today, and the trend has shifted to the idea that BlackRock is snapping up

A welcome drop in 30-year conforming mortgage rates to the low-6% range led to a burst of refinance activity early in the fall, with more than 300,000 mortgage holders closing refinance transactions in September and October. That’s according to the December 2024 Mortgage Monitor report from Intercon

Everyone knows about the National Association of Realtors’(NAR) political action committee, but few know about its affiliate nonprofit the American Property Owners Alliance. While NAR’s PAC supports political candidates whose beliefs and goals align with those of the trade group and its spending is