Mortgage & Economy
Mortgage rates, Federal Reserve policy, employment, inflation, and what they mean for Bay Area affordability.
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Financial pressures are threatening middle-class retirement
Transamerica study found that 72% of respondents have taken action in response to financial strain
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Compass settles NWMLS lawsuit on coming soon listings
First Look launches Sept. 4, 2026, with 21 days allowed and no public days on market or price history.
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Closings per market shows why some builders scale faster
Data suggests local density and differentiation, not market count alone, shape operating leverage and capital allocation
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Jamie Cavanaugh to lead Broker Action Coalition as CEO
Brendan McKay remains president while outgoing executive director Rachel Clark is credited with building the group’s current foundation
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How long can mortgage rates stay below 7%?
Rates are already at yearly highs and 3 key factors are in play this week
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Modular housing fails to scale. Will policy reforms alter that?
Modular construction has failed to gain market share despite high-profile initiatives. Will federal policy reforms catalyze business mojo?
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Mortgage Rates Could Swing as Markets Brace for a September Fed Meeting
In A Nutshell: Rates could wobble quite a bit over the next two weeks leading up to the September 16th Fed meeting as Chair Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech last Friday put a hike back on the table, but ultimately the decision will come down to incoming economic data. Upcoming Attractions This week brings the…
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Affordability shouldn’t come at the expense of property rights
Analysis cites $600 billion in annual exposure if curative title work is removed, rising above $1 trillion in peak year
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The next competitive advantage isn’t AI, it’s the operating model
Moder’s Bonnie Chong explains why connected data, intelligent platforms and human expertise are essential to turning AI adoption into enterprise value
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Point’s Matt Windsor on the push for regulatory clarity in the HEI space
Point’s deputy general counsel unpacks the firm’s proactive compliance strategy









