Marty Green Principal marty.green@mortgagelaw.com The Texas legislature has delivered on additional ad valorem tax relief for the citizens of Texas. On June 16, 2025, Governor Greg Abbott signed legislation – Senate Bill 4 and Senate Bill 23 ... Read More
Marty Green Quoted in Scotsman Guide on Recent Fannie and Freddie Board Shakeups
In a recent interview with Scotsman Guide, Marty Green weighed in on the dramatic board changes at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, led by Bill Pulte, the newly confirmed FHFA Director. Green noted that the appointment—and swift resignation—of ... Read More
Peter Idziak Speaks with the Media on the Appointment of CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought
Russell Vought has been appointed acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) following the firing of former director Rohit Chopra by President Trump. Vought, a former director of the Office of Management and Budget under the ... Read More
Peter Idziak Quoted in the Press on President Trump’s Executive Order on Housing
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to implement “emergency price relief” aimed at reducing housing costs and expanding housing inventory. The order noted that regulatory ... Read More
Marty Green Speaks with Newsweek on the November Federal Reserve Meeting
While the Federal Reserve introduced a quarter-point rate cut at its November meeting, much of the discussion around the Fed has focused on its plans for 2025, particularly in light of the recent presidential election. Following the meeting, our ... Read More
MortgageLaw Minute: The NAR Settlement and Realtor Practice Changes
Last Halloween, a jury verdict in Kansas City, Missouri sent shockwaves through the residential real estate community. In the class action case, Burnett vs National Association of Realtors, et al, the plaintiffs—sellers of homes in Missouri and a few ... Read More