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- Rocket Companies hit with class-action lawsuit alleging steering, home-price inflation January 26, 2026Detroit-based Rocket Companies was hit with a class-action lawsuit on Monday that accuses one of the nation's largest mortgage lenders of steering consumers to their loan products, "even though Rocket Mortgage's terms are disadvantageous to the clients."
- Policy clash: how two housing policies blend to price out millions January 26, 2026It goes with the insanity of today’s U.S. housing affordability crisis that two rights can make a wrong. Two federal policies — each designed to lower the lifetime operating cost of owning a home — can instead combine to raise the barrier to entry so high that millions of households never get through the front […]
- Jason Mitchell Group adds LitFinancial to referral network January 26, 2026The Jason Mitchell Group facilitated more than 140,000 referrals in 2024 — resulting in $6 billion in closed sales volume.
- HUD orders housing agencies to verify tenant eligibility January 26, 2026According to HUD officials, a recent audit identified nearly 200,000 tenants whose eligibility requires verification.
- New real estate certification spotlights agents committed to consumer protection January 26, 2026Housing Rebel by Selling Later's new Transparent Agent Certification highlights agents who avoid referral fees and dual agency.
- Onity targets $150M debt raise via PHH subsidiaries January 26, 2026Onity Group — the parent company of PHH Mortgage Corp. and its subsidiary, Liberty Reverse Mortgage — plans to raise $150 million through a debt offering to qualified investors via two of its subsidiaries, the company announced Monday.
- Samara installs its first modular home for Altadena wildfire victims January 26, 2026Samara and Steadfast LA are donating modular ADUs to Altadena wildfire victims, with homes ready in 90–120 days after permits.
- How to become a luxury real estate agent January 26, 2026If selling luxury homes is your goal, follow our tips to learn how to do it successfully in your market.
- Down payment assistance availability continues to grow in Q4 2025 January 26, 2026DPR’s Q4 2025 report finds 2,619 down payment programs, with 62% offering income limits above $100,000 and expanded buyer eligibility.
- Housing market momentum builds as early-year indicators align January 26, 2026Early 2026 housing data shows rising buyer demand, expanding inventory and stable pricing, signaling improving market momentum.