January 2026

Americans are moving less frequently — and staying closer to home

Fewer Americans are packing up and relocating, and when they do move, they are likely to stay within their current region, according to a new analysis published by Bank of America. The findings suggest that the era of a dramatic nationwide migration has faded, replaced by a quieter trend of households trading one nearby city […]

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TikTok forms US entity, easing social media marketing concerns for mortgage pros

TikTok has finalized a deal to form a new U.S. entity with investors that include Oracle, Silver Lake and Emirati firm MGX, easing the threat of a nationwide ban and allowing the social media app to continue operating for more than 200 million American users. The company said Thursday that the new TikTok U.S. joint

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California housing reform faces new test as LA Metro resists transit zoning law

California has become a test lab for housing reform. The state stands as an ongoing experiment-in-process for how far lawmakers will go to legalize the development of more homes and how hard local officials and neighborhood activists will fight to stop it.​​ The latest flashpoint struck on Thursday, as the Los Angeles transit agency board

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