Home flippers express caution over rising costs, low resale demand
The 2025 Fix and Flip Market Index reveals declining prices and cautious investor sentiment as costs and economic uncertainty rise.
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Helping heroes home: how real estate pros can better serve veterans
Real estate pros can make a difference by guiding veterans through VA loans and community resources for homeownership.
Community association leaders advocate on Capitol Hill
Meetings with legislators addressed affordable insurance, disaster recovery, affordable housing, community self-governance and more.
Inside Zillow’s legal storm: From RESPA to job discrimination
Zillow is facing seven lawsuits in 2025 including allegations antitrust, copyright, discrimination and RESPA violations.
Housing inventory falls as demand picks up
The growth rate of housing inventory has slowed by half, but remains up year over year for a healthier market.
A 50-year mortgage could double your interest payment
Trump’s 50-year mortgage proposal could be a tough sell due to higher interest costs and regulatory limits under current Dodd-Frank rules.
Trump proposes 50-year mortgage to help affordability
Trump supports 50-year mortgages to lower monthly payments, but longer terms reduce equity and aren’t currently allowed under the Dodd-Frank Act.
Pulte says Fannie, Freddie to remain in conservatorship with IPO plans
FHFA Director Bill Pulte said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will remain in conservatorship while the government plans to sell up to 5% of shares.
Stewart acquires MCS’s mortgage services business for $330 million
Stewart Information Services Corp. has entered into an agreement to acquire the mortgage services of property preservation provider Mortgage Contracting Services (MCS) for $330 million.
Opendoor hits reset: The iBuyer goes full founder mode with new CEO
Opendoor CEO Kaz Nejatian aims to transform the company with faster home buying and AI as he takes the helm