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Housing bill quietly limps its way into law

Key insight: A bipartisan housing bill passed Congress with overwhelming margins in both chambers before President Donald Trump canceled a signing ceremony the morning it was to become law. What’s at stake: The law reshapes manufactured and modular housing rules, restricts large institutional investors from buying single-family homes, and includes a handful of banking industry […]

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First American sued by homeowners over its property database

Consumers are suing another real estate giant over its technology platform, accusing a title insurance leader of exploiting their personal and property records without their consent.  Processing Content Four residents filed a class action complaint against First American Financial in a California federal court this week, for violating various state consumer laws. The suit focuses

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How states are responding to data center risk on housing

Today’s data center boom has lawmakers and property owners alike raising warnings about risks constructions have on the cost of homeownership, but some argue current opposition doesn’t fully address nuances or current needs. Processing Content Demand for water and electricity tops the list of concerns, and not just due to the fears of spikes in

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