Do You Need Preapproval to Make an Offer on a House?

If you’re ready to buy a home, you may be wondering: do you actually need a preapproval letter before submitting an offer? It’s a common question — especially in fast-moving markets where timing matters. The short answer is yes, you can technically make an offer without mortgage preapproval. There’s

4 States Where Your Tax Refund Could Be Delayed in 2026

Taxpayers, be warned: Your state tax refunds could be delayed this year. The Trump administration has touted that taxpayers, particularly homeowners, will see a sizeable refund this year after enacting several new tax breaks.  Early tax reporting has seen refunds average $2,290, up nearly 11% from t

Two Fed Members Say Iran War Makes Rate Cuts Uncertain

Less than a week ago, the United States went to war against Iran. While pundits and economists seek to assess the domestic impact, most experts have so far agreed that it is far too early to make any prediction regarding economic consequences, especially as federal officials (including president Don

California Realtors® Adopt AI Tool That Aims to Turn ‘Conversation’ Into Completed Forms

Above: C.A.R. President Tamara Suminski, left, and Ethica AI Founder and CEO Judd Hoffman, right For a company with a shiny new AI product and an industry association seeking to have its agent members cut down on paperwork so they can more efficiently guide clients to buy and sell homes, it’s lookin