HUD tightens rules for FHA appraiser roster
HUD is tightening the connection between an appraiser’s state license and their ability to perform FHA work.
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Why most buyers hire the first agent they talk to
A third of buyers said online research played a large role in selecting an agent. Repeat buyers now account for a majority of home purchases.
Judge Valderrama’s ‘roadmap’ for successful antitrust litigation in affordable housing crisis
A federal judge’s dismissal of a manufactured housing antitrust case offers a clear roadmap for future litigation—and raises broader questions about consolidation and affordability.
The spreadsheet trap: Why investor reporting still operates like it’s 2005
Manually updating spreadsheets. Dealing with paper jams in the printer. Remember what office life was like in 2005? If you’re feeling nostalgic, you can find many of the same practices still in place in the investor’s reporting offices of loan servicers today.
But why haven’t these offices evolved with changing technology?
But why haven’t these offices evolved with changing technology?
The list of all Trump’s actions in 2025 that impacted housing
Here are the actions the Trump administration or Congress have taken that impact housing since President Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2025.
Title insurance leaders bet on technology, efficiency for 2026 growth
Leading underwriters are focusing on technology, operational efficiency and agent support while preparing for market recovery.
Out-of-state investors keep sizable stake in single-family homes
Analysts say the persistence of nonlocal buyers points to a lasting shift in housing market dynamics rather than a temporary surge tied to COVID-era disruptions.
Why AI alone can’t maximize renovation ROI for home sellers
AI supports home renovation planning, but expert guidance is key for budgeting, ROI, and navigating emotional decisions.
Judge blocks key Hometap defenses in Massachusetts HEI lawsuit
The state alleges that Hometap’s flagship home equity investment (HEI) product is an “illegal, deceptive, oppressive and unconscionable mortgage that violates the criminal usury statute.”
Home price growth slows, affordability pressures persist
Despite a modest home price uptick, growth remains near its weakest pace since mid-2023 and continues to trail consumer inflation.