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How the pandemic housing boom is still shaping markets in 2026

For much of the pandemic housing boom, markets across Florida, Texas and Arizona became symbols of housing demand. Buyers chased affordability, remote work flexibility and lower taxes. Home prices surged. Inventory disappeared. Migration accelerated. The prevailing assumption was that the markets attracting the most migration would also become the housing market’s biggest winners. Four years […]

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Opinion: Congress should protect property rights, not shift title risk to consumers and lenders

A home is more than a financial asset. It is where families build stability, save for the future and pass opportunity to the next generation. For many Americans, it is the largest investment they will ever make. That investment depends on a strong, transparent system that is accountable to the people it serves. When a

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Altadena, California - Bank of America - Feb. 1, 2025

Billions at stake as Supreme Court mulls interest on escrow

The Eaton Fire destroyed much of Altadena, California, including Bank of America’s branch on Lake Avenue. Processing Content Key insight: At least 12 states have passed laws requiring banks to pay interest on escrow accounts in a complex legal battle over federal preemption of state laws.  What’s at stake: The case deepens a federal circuit

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