Senator Pitches American Dream Account To Help First-Time Homebuyers Save

Sen. Rick Scott pitched allowing banks to create specialized accounts for people saving for a down payment on a home. The Florida Republican introduced a bill to create the American Dream Account, which would allow people to put money in a special savings account that is exempt from some taxes. Seve

Florida Homeowners To See $650 Million Savings From Insurance Surcharge Ending 2 Years Early

The Florida Insurance Guaranty Association recently voted to terminate a 1% emergency assessment on all Florida homeowners and business property and casualty policies two years early. This is expected to save Florida homeowners and businesses up to $650 million over the next two years—or about $31 a

West Capital Lending sues loanDepot, alleges unlawful pay scheme

West Capital Lending (WCL) has sued loanDepot, accusing the California-based mortgage lender of engaging in a long-running compensation scheme that violates the Truth in Lending Act (TILA). The lawsuit, filed Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, marks the latest

Luxury Buyers in New York City Snapped Up 43 Properties in a Week—the Most Contracts Since May 2025

The Manhattan luxury market was red hot for the week ending March 8. High-end buyers purchased 43 properties, at $4 million and above, in a week, according to the Olshan Luxury Market Report. The contract signings totaled 11 more than the prior week. The report reveals this is the largest total sinc