Treasury Department plans to cut thousands of employees
U.S. Department of Treasury plans to lay off a “substantial portion” of its staff.
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New home sales report shows completed units could be a problem
Today’s new home sales report emphasizes a critical issue for the builders: the currently elevated supply of new homes
Fitch Ratings assesses home equity investments amid wider scrutiny
The credit ratings agency said it does not rate HEIs, as some have gone after the industry by comparing its products to reverse mortgages.
Pulte terminates SPCPs, issues recision of UDAP bulletin in slew of orders
Bill Pulte posted several FHFA policy changes to his X account early this week, including a recission of UDAP enforcement.
Understanding NAR’s new ‘delayed marketing’ policy for listings
An explanation of what NAR’s new policy addition of a delayed marketing exemption means for real estate brokers and agents.
HUD, DHS seek to stop undocumented immigrants from using federal housing programs
HUD and DHS will seek to end what they call “wasteful misappropriation” of taxpayer funds to housing programs that “benefit illegal aliens.”
Fannie Mae’s title waiver pilot program, one year later
The future of Fannie Mae’s title insurance waiver pilot remains uncertain under new federal leadership, despite cost savings for borrowers.
Price reductions: 6 things to consider before lowering the price
Before lowering the price of your listing, there are several considerations.
HUD cancels HECM-related tech contract under direction of DOGE
A technology tool designed for use by reverse mortgage counselors is no longer available after its contract was canceled.
Brad Clayton, Steve Murray launch FIJI MarketPlace for brokerage valuations
Brad Clayton of ClaytonWolf and Steve Murray of RTC Consulting have teamed up to launch FIJI MarketPlace. The industry veterans describe it as an AI-driven platform for real estate team and brokerage valuations and sales.