Mortgage industry reacts to Pulte’s absence at MBA Annual
MBA said 3,700 attendees still gathered in Chicago as FHFA director cited travel tied to housing funds
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GSEs target income and occupancy to cut buyback risk
Mortgage giants are deploying tech to flag occupancy risk and income defects upfront
AI can speed up permitting, but messy zoning data holds it back
Localities are turning to AI to fast-track permiting, but outdated or conflicting zoning text and maps still delay approvals
When real estate listing scarcity becomes the strategy, who benefits?
A Zillow survey cited 74% of Hispanic sellers and 73% of Black sellers were steered to private networks, versus 24% of white sellers
HUD officials offer an action plan to spark FHA lending
At MBA Annual, Matt Jones and Joe Gormley touched on ways to move the needle in FHA single-family mortgage originations
Miami’s Little Havana confronts housing density’s double edge
Plan would allow up to 150 units per acre and 8-story buildings, while design rules and state review could extend timelines
Some builders beat an entry-level retreat. Valera eyes an opening
A StoneManor Homes brand extension, Valera Homes will offer Houston-area homes priced from the $270s to the $350s
HUD eyes 203(k) renovation changes to boost housing supply
Recent draw changes and a potential review of consultant requirements signal a refocus on the product
The MLS was built around sellers. Gitcha wants to change that
Founder Dan Cooper said five MLSs have signed on since early 2025, with more partnerships expected after contract reviews
Ryan Serhant’s AI bet could help agents create more content in less time
@HeySerhant will publish original content daily for the next 12 months