The Mortgage Loan Process: A Practical Guide to Applying For a Mortgage in 2026

Applying for a mortgage in 2026 still follows a fairly standard process. Most loans take about 30 to 45 days from application to closing, depending on your finances and the property. The mortgage loan process includes verifying your financial profile, confirming the home’s value, and finalizing lega

Nykia Wright outlines NAR transparency and antitrust reset

When Nykia Wright was named permanent CEO of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in August 2024, she was tasked with righting a ship, which in her opinion had “lost its way.” “What we are trying to do is get that confidence back and the only way to do that is to be transparent,” Wright told a

HUD proposes rollback of equal access rule protections

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has proposed rolling back protections for gender identity and sexual orientation in nearly 50 housing regulations, a move that is drawing criticism from affordable housing advocates who say the changes could further marginalize vulnerable co

Everything we know about Real’s REMAX acquisition and the shift to tech-driven consolidation

The planned acquisition of REMAX Holdings by The Real Brokerage is set to reshape the residential real estate landscape, combining a fast-growing, cloud-based brokerage with one of the industry’s largest global franchise networks. Valued at roughly $880 million including debt, the deal will create a