House bill calls for HOME housing program reforms
It aims to expand affordable housing supply by providing states and local governments with greater flexibility to fund housing development.
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FHFA inspector general role vacant after reported ouster of Joe Allen
The inspector general position at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is currently vacant after the reported ouster of Joe Allen.
Broker wants NAR membership lawsuit dismissal overturned
Broker-plaintiff Luz de Amor Eytalis asks the appeals court to reverse the lower court’s dismissal and remand her suit.
Columbus Realtors, Rayse partner to highlight agent value
The collaboration gives the association’s 9,000-plus members complimentary access to Rayse through their member portal.
Mortgage spreads hit lowest level in years, keeping rates near 6%
Improved mortgage spreads have been key to lowering rates near 6% in 2025, enhancing the housing market’s stability.
Tech Pulse: AI advances, big earnings and policy shifts
ICE and Real post record Q3s, PartnerOne acquires Mortgage Cadence, and AI reshapes real estate tools, staging and underwriting.
Florida Realtors, Japan-America Real Estate Coalition expand ties
The partnership comes as a subsidiary of Japan Airlines announces nonstop flights between Florida and Asia.
NorthstarMLS restructures board, embraces new governance model
The new governance model includes a smaller board of directors, the majority of whom will come from outside the real estate industry.
Newrez wholesale leader Tony Kottenbrock talks about growing non-QM
Newrez plans to sustain its growth by focusing on closed-end second mortgages and leveraging broker expertise to fill market gaps.
Realtor.com releasing 3D “FlyAround” property viewing tool
The tool aims to help home shoppers better understand a property’s surroundings before scheduling an in-person tour.