State Farm seeks double-digit rate hike in California in wake of LA fires

The insurer asked the California Department of Insurance to raise rates by an average of 22 percent “to help avert a dire situation” as the company pays thousands of claims related to the fires. Continue reading

What’s next for fair housing in an anti-DEI era?

Protecting fair housing must be a non-negotiable part of building a more inclusive and equitable future, Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel writes. Continue reading

Educate yourself and your clients about the impact of Trump tariffs

Protect your peace, power and profits, coach Darryl Davis writes, and provide the guidance your clients need to navigate the latest economic movements. Continue reading

Homebuilders warn they’re facing a 40% tariff on Canadian lumber

In renewing a call that building materials be exempt from tariffs, trade group notes that more than 70 percent of imported softwood lumber and gypsum used for drywall comes from Canada and Mexico. Continue reading

Real estate agents carry hope for client pipelines into January: Intel

Current pipelines reported in the Intel survey remain higher than they were a few months ago, perhaps signaling that some clients are entertaining a return to the market despite headwinds from the Fed. Continue reading

How the Trump agenda is (already) impacting housing: The Download

Get caught up on Trump-era housing policies with Marian McPherson’s deep-dive series and the latest news out of D.C. Continue reading

Potential Trump grants freeze undermines the American dream

The potential economic and market impacts of federal job layoffs and a pending grants freeze could last for generations, Rachael Hite writes. Continue reading

Homebuilders anxiously await details on Canada, Mexico tariffs

Bond market investors who fund most mortgages didn’t panic Friday over reports that the U.S. will impose tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico on Saturday, but details remain sketchy. Continue reading

Tony Hawk calls homeownership ‘saving grace’ during career slump

Inman Connect San Diego keynote and skateboarding icon Tony Hawk appeared on SoFi’s Richer Lives podcast and shared how his first home purchase saved his family during a financial dry spell. Continue reading

Ted Cruz aims to defund CFPB with implications for lender oversight

Although the agency was created by Democrats in an effort to protect consumers from abusive financial practices, it has continued to be viewed by Republicans as an unchecked power Continue reading