Private flood insurance growing as federal coverage recedes

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Numbers on use and performance point to potential for nonpublic insurers to take on a greater role but also suggest there are limits to it, Fitch Ratings found.

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Scott, Warren announce bipartisan housing bill markup

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The first bipartisan housing markup in more than a decade will involve the consideration of the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025.

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Hemp spells affordable housing for Native American community

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Prompted by U.S. Census data indicating the need for 200 new homes by 2030, the Lower Sioux Housing Authority turned to hempcrete.

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Should you hire a buyer’s agent?

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Find out what services buyer’s agents can provide and learn how you can take advantage of them as you look for your next property.

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NAB changes home lending rules on student debt

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

In a boost for first homebuyers, National Australia Bank will disregard student debt under $20,000 in assessing home loan applications.

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Trump, Powell tussle over renovation costs in rare visit

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President Trump and Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott, R-S.C., visited the Federal Reserve Board headquarters Thursday afternoon to inspect ongoing renovations whose cost overruns have heightened scrutiny of...

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New ruling answers legacy mortgage bond servicing question

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The case pitted high-profile senior-tranche investors like PIMCO against junior bondholders the interpretation of contracts that predated later policy changes.

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Rent growth subdued by lower tenant demand

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Rents increased again in the June quarter, but economic pressures have softened tenant demand, slowing the rate of growth.

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One broker’s mission to support divorcees

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Lou Syphers is thriving in a niche by homing in on an under-represented borrower segment. She says it has been extremely rewarding to help those in need.

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NAB introduces HELP debt servicing changes

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The major bank is following regulator recommendations and implementing student debt servicing assistance to help boost home ownership.

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