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OCC and FDIC Propose Narrowing How Banks Earn Community Reinvestment Act Credit

Aimed at forcing banks to prove local lending, the proposal raises reporting thresholds and leaves enforcement uncertain after the Federal Reserve declined to join.

California Sets Orange County Single-Person Low-Income Cutoff at $104,200

Realtor.com Recasts U.S. Renting Into Three Groups as Costs Reshape Where People Live

U.S. Luxury Housing Stabilizes With Wide Local Gaps as Miami Overtakes New York

Boston Sets 2026 Tax Rates as Senate Stalls Wu’s Plan, Leaving Homeowners Facing 13% Hike

L.A. Council Backs 1%–4% Cap on Rent‑Stabilized Increases

Aaron Ford Launches Gubernatorial Campaign With Senate Endorsements