Fees for Veterans Affairs interest rate reduction refinancing loans (IRRRLs) could nearly triple if Congress passes the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act as currently proposed. Processing Content The bill has been introduced in both the House and Senate, with the lead sponsors being Rep. Mike Bost, R.-Illinois and Sen. Jerry Moran, R.-Kansas. It combines […]

In my last HousingWire column, I focused on reviewing AI-generated listing remarks before they reach the MLS. That was about what AI says about a property. This follow-up is about the line between effective marketing and misrepresentation. A listing video may show a drone-style approach, a smooth walkthrough, or a perfectly furnished interior. But what

This time last year, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a state budget that included sweeping housing reforms that allowed urban residential developers to avoid rigorous environmental reviews. This year’s budget, which Newsom signed on Monday, does not carry the same historic housing reforms as last year. Instead, it is historic for balancing the budget. “For