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- WalletHub says these are the best states for retirees in 2026 January 30, 2026According to WalletHub, the best states tend to combine low taxes with manageable living costs and strong support systems for older adults.
- House approves funding boost for Social Security Administration January 30, 2026Provisions would give the agency an additional $50 million for customer service through fiscal year 2026, which ends Sept. 30.
- Austin Niemiec to lead Rocket Pro as Dan Sogorka departs January 30, 2026Austin Niemiec will take the helm of Rocket Pro, the broker channel of Rocket Mortgage, following the departure of Dan Sogorka.
- Meritage holds its line as new-home demand turns inelastic January 30, 2026There’s a version of this market where “buying sales” becomes the default operating system for nearly everyone. When that happens, the question stops being whether incentives rise. They do. The real question becomes: who has the operational and balance-sheet self-control to decide where to lean in—and where to hold the line—even if it means slower […]
- Zillow workforce reduced by 3% amid annual performance reviews January 30, 2026Zillow cut roughly 200 employees, or 3% of its workforce, during annual reviews while keeping job postings steady and growing revenue 16%.
- Christie’s International Real Estate launches Charleston affiliate January 30, 2026Christie’s International Real Estate debuts IndigoOak in Charleston, expanding its South Carolina luxury presence with a new affiliate.
- Utah lawmakers target starter homes with lot size reform January 30, 2026Utah lawmakers opened their 2026 legislative agenda with a proposal to revive a once-bedrock fixture of the American Dream of homeownership: starter homes. By streamlining permit approvals and rezoning for smaller property lots, Beehive State legislators will try to pry open a path to first-time homeownership. The bill would reduce minimum lot sizes to encourage […]
- State regulators, consumer groups push back on OCC’s escrow account proposals January 30, 2026Proposals would expand banks’ authority over escrow accounts and assert that federal law preempts state rules that govern these accounts.
- Mortgage defects stabilize as lenders face new quality control challenges January 30, 2026Mortgage defects have stabilized, but staffing changes and tech gaps keep QC and buyback risk high for lenders in 2026.
- The 8 best real estate CRMs for every budget in 2026 January 30, 2026Want to stay organized and automate tasks without breaking the bank? Check out our top picks for the best real estate CRM software for 2026.
