Texas governor attempts to squash Muslim residential development

On Sunday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that he’d halted development on a Muslim mixed-use project in Plano due to several alleged violations. However, the developers said Abbott’s investigations are unfounded and rooted in Islamophobia. Continue reading

CFPB rescinds dozens of policies as court battle over its fate rages on

A hearing on an order barring the Trump administration’s move to fire all but 200 of the CFPB’s 1,700 employees is set for Friday, with Democrats calling it an attempt to dismantle the bureau. Continue reading

Dueling with dual agency in the age of private listing networks

Is dual agency fair to buyers, sellers and agents? In the age of private listing networks, Spencer Krull writes, it’s worth examining who the practice benefits. Continue reading

Illinois bill seeks to make Clear Cooperation into law

If passed into law, HB 3452 would require brokerages to market properties for sale on public platforms within one calendar day of entering into an agreement with a seller, unless the seller signed a disclosure and an opt-out form. Continue reading

A June rate cut is now seen as off the table as Fed stays put

Central bank policymakers need time to assess Trump administration’s “substantial policy changes” in areas including tariffs, immigration, taxation and regulations Continue reading

FEMA held back Direct Lease for LA wildfire survivors. Here’s why

Despite more than 13,000 homes destroyed in the January Los Angeles wildfires and many residents still trying to pick up the pieces, the program was never activated in Los Angeles. According to a FEMA spokesperson, housing data doesn’t justify the need… Continue reading

Fannie, Freddie regulator issues dozens of orders out of public eye

FHFA Director Bill Pulte tells ‘crypto influencer’ he’s signed more than 80 orders revamping policies and procedures at the mortgage giants, only 12 of which have been made public. Continue reading

Regulators expected to remove lid on Wells Fargo’s growth soon

A $1.95 trillion asset cap that’s limited the bank’s growth could be lifted in Q2 with CFPB and other regulators having closed 12 of 14 consent orders aimed at remedying past business practices. Continue reading

Regulators expected to remove lid on Wells Fargo’s growth soon

A $1.95 trillion asset cap that’s limited the bank’s growth could be lifted in Q2 with CFPB and other regulators having closed 12 of 14 consent orders aimed at remedying past business practices. Continue reading

How 2 Gen Z entrepreneurs are streamlining inefficient permits

Coach Melanie Klein looks at how these two young California business owners are simplifying the convoluted process of pre-construction permitting. Continue reading