HUD Layoffs Caused Delays and Confusion in Housing Programs, Independent Report Finds

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development shed almost 30% of its staff, efficiency measures that have made it more difficult to navigate, according to a new report. A report from the Government Accountability Office shows HUD reduced its headcount by 29% from December 2024 to December 202

Rebecca Thomson to Lead Coldwell Banker’s Learning and Development

Coldwell Banker has announced the promotion of Rebecca Thomson to Vice President of Professional Development. She will now oversee the professional development and success of tens of thousands of real estate agents across Coldwell Banker Affiliates, Coldwell Banker Realty and Coldwell Banker Commerc

Mortgage Rates Hold Steady at 3-Year High as Bond Market Stabilizes

Mortgage rates held steady at a three-year high this week as the bond market stabilized, helped by an influx of investor cash from a selloff in technology and AI stocks. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans was unchanged at 7.40% for the week ending Oct. 15, according to Freddie Mac. For per

Meghan Markle Says ‘It’s Great to Be Back’ as She and Prince Harry Step Out Together for Major Milestone

Meghan Markle has revealed "it's great to be back" in the U.K. as she and Prince Harry made their first joint appearance since their move across the pond. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who relocated to the U.K. in August with their two children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, took a tr