HUD to Require Proof of Citizenship, Permanent Residency to Get FHA-Insured Loans
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Wednesday it will no longer allow non-permanent residents or non-U.S....
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How Are First-Time Buyers Faring as Mortgage Rates Hold Steady?
Mortgage rates ticked down a little this week as experts point to ongoing stability in rates being a plus for...
Mortgage Applications Down but Activity at a Notable Pace
Mortgage application activity was down a bit from last week, but remained at a noteworthy weekly and annual pace. According...
Questions, Some Answers on New MLS Policy as Industry Digests ‘Exempt’ Listings
After essentially putting off a decision on the Clear Cooperation Policy for several months despite significant pressure, the National Association...
Actions and Reactions: Industry Pros Talk Mergers, Acquisitions and Consolidations
Mortgage. Appraisal. Market. Agent. Millage. Acre. Those are the kinds of M and A words normally associated with residential real...
MLS PIN Plaintiffs Defend Settlement Against DOJ Objections
The legal battle over commission policy continues as plaintiffs in the MLS PIN lawsuit push back against the Department of...
New Home Sales Increase in February After January Decline
A slight decline in mortgage rates, coupled with limited existing inventory, helped new home sales inch higher in February, in...
Consumer Confidence Continues to Tumble; Expectations Hit 12-Year Low
Consumer confidence fell for the fourth consecutive month, registering below the threshold for recession indicators for the second straight month—reflecting...
Home Prices Continue Inching Up in the New Year
In January 2025, home prices across the U.S. rose by 4.1% year-over-year, per the latest findings of the S&P Global...
NAR Will Not Alter Clear Cooperation, But Adds New ‘Exempt’ Designation
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) today officially announced what appears to be its final decision related to the controversial...
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