Mortgage & Economy
Mortgage rates, Federal Reserve policy, employment, inflation, and what they mean for Bay Area affordability.
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Search and exam is still mostly manual in an automated industry. But why?
Trust and liability keep humans in the loop, even as mechanical title work is suited to automation
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Two competing Chicago rent ordinances head for a showdown
The two plans set up a broader clash over renter protections versus housing supply and construction incentives
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HouseCanary bankruptcy gets first day court approval
New Jersey bankruptcy court approved first-day motions and access to DIP financing after a $30 million loan default
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Costa Mesa okays 2,300 homes as California pursues its lawsuit
The state requires Costa Mesa to plan for 11,760 homes by 2029, or face potential penalties and zoning limits
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More renters struggling with monthly housing costs
In 2025, 27.8% of lower-income households reported difficulty paying rent
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HouseCanary files for chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey
Petitions list more than $50 million in assets and at least $50 million in liabilities across 6 affiliated debtors
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New home sales are at an 8-month high but still stuck after 10 years
Sales reached a 684,000 annual rate, but higher mortgage rates may pressure builder margins and confidence
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Interlock ransomware claim triggers lawsuit against NFM Lending
Interlock claimed the breach involved more than 2.5 terabytes of files
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A new MLS ‘constitution?’ Hive MLS CEO Daniel Jones makes his case
The declaration arrives as MLS leaders confront questions involving private listing strategies, data ownership and much more
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HouseCanary’s bankruptcy fight is tied to a $175M+ verdict against Rocket Close
Court filings cite a $30M loan default and a pending final judgment on 2026 damages








