Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Cracks Down on Squatters

Gov. Greg Abbott/Instagram; Lori Van Buren/Albany Times Union via Getty ImagesTexas Gov. Greg Abbott has taken aim at squatters, calling for tougher laws to protect private property from unwelcome interlopers.In his annual State of the State address on Sunday, the Republican leader said he planned t

Mortgage servicers plan for a de-fanged CFPB

Here’s a hypothetical scenario: Let’s say the staffers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) remain forbidden to work until Jan. 21, 2029. What would the mortgage servicing regulation landscape look like?At the Mortgage Bankers Association‘s Servicing 2025 Expo in Dallas on Wednesday, t

28 real estate niches brimming with potential

Become the go-to expert in one of these real estate niches and parlay your expertise into a more lucrative and satisfying career. While casting a wide net can sometimes be a helpful strategy, you set yourself up to compete with every agent vying for the same listings and buyer clients. By becoming h

Family of 4 Outgrew Their 1,067-Square-Foot California Home, but There’s a Reason They’re Staying Put

Getty ImagesA California family is sacrificing space for extra cash in their bank account.The Sacramento family of four—plus two dogs—have long outgrown their compact home, but they say upgrading to a bigger property is not an option because it’ll mean giving up their ultralow mortgage rate.Anna and