As one of only a few states considering more stringent regulation of the home equity investment (HEI)/home equity contract product category, lawmakers in the state of Washington have requested an academic study to assess the impacts on state residents who may use an HEI to tap into their home equity

An in-home care assistance program funded entirely by the state of Massachusetts is aiming to find a way forward after the news that the governor is capping the number of beneficiaries far below the number of current clients. The state’s Enhanced Community Options Program (ECOP) will cap its total e

A majority of agents believe 2025 is going to be a great year for the housing market, with 85% saying they have an optimistic outlook, and 70% believing the market will be more stable, according to a new survey from Clever Real Estate. Although agents are split on whether it’s going to be a buyer’s

As housing affordability in Florida continues to decline, a new initiative is targeting first-time homebuyers who are struggling to enter the market. Nestment, a real estate education company, has partnered with Florida-based brokerage The Keyes Co. to launch a five-week program aimed at preparing p