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Kickback accusations nothing more than government abuse and overreach, Pennsylvania mortgage brokerage says

March 17, 2025 by bp56691

More state attorneys general are getting in on the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) action. In mid-January, Pennsylvania’s former attorney general Michelle Henry filed a kickback lawsuit against Barry Newhart and six mortgage entities he controls: Bright Financial Group, Conquest Mortgage, Flagship Home Loans, Legacy Mortgage Partners, Nittany Home Loans, MCT Financial, Conquest Holdings […]

A growing Fannie Mae “blacklist” is paralyzing home sales

March 17, 2025 by bp56691

A growing problem is preventing condominium owners from selling their properties. Many condos are being added to a “blacklist” by Fannie Mae due to the properties not having enough insurance or needing major repairs. If a condo is on this list, it’s significantly harder for prospective buyers to get a mortgage, making it nearly impossible […]

HUD approves then rescinds funds for NY housing groups

March 16, 2025 by bp56691

Millions in federal grants for housing groups in New York City were reportedly held up Friday, just after news that the funds were approved.

Anywhere’s Ryan Schneider on luxury market, M&A growth in 2025

March 16, 2025 by bp56691

Ryan Schneider, CEO of Anywhere Real Estate, joins Power House to discuss luxury market growth, M&A opportunities, and AI-driven innovation.

Lower mortgage rates spark housing demand heading into spring

March 15, 2025 by bp56691

Lower mortgage rates are breathing new life into the market, pushing purchase application data into positive territory for the year.

Judges rule that CFPB, HUD probationary employees still have jobs — for now

March 15, 2025 by bp56691

Probationary employees at the CFPB, HUD and other federal agencies had their jobs restored temporarily in two court rulings this week.

World’s first AI real estate agent has already made $100M in sales

March 14, 2025 by bp56691

Israeli startup eSelf AI has developed a technology that provides interactive AI real estate agents capable of answering questions and guiding prospective buyers through listings at any time. “We are not only a face that is moving and speaking while the agent responds to the user, but we also have sharing video and image capabilities,” […]