Tech Pulse: Lawmakers press FHFA on crypto for mortgages
Senators urging caution as the FHFA weighs unconverted cryptocurrency in mortgage underwriting is among this week’s top tech stories.
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Hemp spells affordable housing for Native American community
Prompted by U.S. Census data indicating the need for 200 new homes by 2030, the Lower Sioux Housing Authority turned to hempcrete.
Scott, Warren announce bipartisan housing bill markup
The first bipartisan housing markup in more than a decade will involve the consideration of the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025.
Senate Democrats press FHFA on crypto use in mortgages
Five Senate Democrats are raising concerns about the potential risks of using unconverted cryptocurrency assets in mortgage underwriting, urging the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to tread carefully.
Bright MLS: Housing market shifts toward necessity, balance
The survey found that nearly 75% of agents had buyers pause their home search — an increase from less than two-thirds in Q2 2024.
Century 21 grows its presence in Baltimore
The new office, Century 21 Advance Realty, is positioned between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., making it accessible to a broad client base.
MoxiWorks promotes Dave Greenbaum to chief customer officer
Greenbaum will oversee customer experience strategy across the company’s network of more than 3,000 brokerages and 400,000 real estate agents.
Lamacchia Realty opens first Rhode Island office
The deal marks Lamacchia’s eleventh acquisition in New England over the past two years and expands its footprint in the Providence market.
New home sales show why residential construction is in a recession
New home sales fell short of sales estimates and experienced negative sales revisions, while inventory levels increased.
Baird & Warner, Goosehead Insurance enter franchise partnership
The venture offers homebuyers a broad selection of insurance carriers and guidance from licensed agents as part of their home purchase.