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• Digging into how an institutional investor ban would play out January 22, 2026
  Trump’s executive order attempts to block large institutional investors from buying single-family homes, but there is a carve out for BTR.
  Tyler Williams
• NAR outlines legal risk mitigation, litigation strategy in 2025 report January 22, 2026
  NAR’s 2025 report highlights new legal counsel, department restructuring and policy changes to reduce litigation risk and exposure.
  Brooklee Han
• Mortgage pros warn credit card rate cap could backfire on homebuyers January 22, 2026
  In the mortgage industry, the initial reaction to President Donald Trump’s proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% has been concern that the policy could ultimately backfire on would-be homebuyers.
  Flávia Furlan Nunes
• Newfi Lending expands DSCR program to accept crypto reserves January 22, 2026
  Newfi’s updated DSCR loan guidelines let investors use up to 50% of crypto mutual funds or ETFs as reserves, expanding financing options.
  Sarah Wolak
• Providence mulls 4% rent cap as national rent control debate boils January 22, 2026
  The rent stabilization bug has hit Providence, RI. Municipal officials there are jumping on the bandwagon with other cities and states whose local officials have adopted or are weighing the policy as a housing affordability strategy.​ Providence City Council President Rachel Miller, alongside council allies, introduced an ordinance this week that would cap most annual […]
  Richard Lawson
• Chris Heller joins PLACE as chief revenue officer January 22, 2026
  Heller will oversee revenue strategy — including pricing, customer acquisition, retention and cross-platform integration.
  Jonathan Delozier
• GSEs boost foreclosure prevention as forbearances surge January 22, 2026
  Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac increased foreclosure prevention actions in October 2025, with forbearances and refinances rising as rates fell.
  Sarah Wolak
• Keyes Company partners with Miloff Aubuchon Realty Group in Southwest Florida January 22, 2026
  Keyes Company and Miloff Aubuchon Realty Group form a partnership to expand services and agent opportunities in Florida.
  Brooklee Han
• Why a legal technicality could unravel the NAR commission settlement January 22, 2026
  A new legal brief argues the NAR settlement may lack Article III standing, putting industry reforms and payouts at risk.
  Keith Robinson
• UWM and DeCiantis deny contract interference in AIME-Sweeney lawsuit January 22, 2026
  UWM and Sarah DeCiantis deny interfering with AIME’s contract with Katie Sweeney as litigation moves to a Michigan court.
  Sarah Wolak