Realtor.com data challenges effectiveness of Senate ban on big home investors
Realtor.com finds institutional investors were 1% of purchases in 2015 to 2025, suggesting limited affordability impact.
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Federal judge blocks DOJ subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve Chair Powell
A federal judge on Friday blocked subpoenas that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) served the Federal Reserve in a case involving Jerome Powell’s Congressional testimony on the central bank’s headquarters renovation.
Mortgage trade groups urge VA to revise elements of proposed partial claim rules
MBA and CHLA asked VA to revise its partial claim and loss-mitigation proposal, pushing for a simpler waterfall and a 180-day lead time.
ROAD to Housing Act sparks debate over investor limits, housing supply
Consumer advocates say new rules for investors are necessary to prevent entire neighborhoods from being dominated by rental homes.
CrossCountry Mortgage launches dedicated builder division amid new-home surge
CrossCountry Mortgage launched a dedicated builder division, adding construction, commercial and forward commitment products to deepen builder partnerships.
CoStar pushes back on activist investors’ reporting criticism
The dispute stems from CoStar’s heavy investment in Homes.com and whether it is creating or impeding long-term value and shareholder wealth.
What real estate agents need to know about the spring housing market
Experts say the challenge for real estate and mortgage professionals is interpreting signals without overreacting to short-term fluctuations.
Housing market is poised for growth in 2026 if Iran conflict doesn’t raise rates
2026 demand data is positive, but Iran-driven energy costs, 15% tariffs, and Fed hawks could push mortgage rates above 6.25%.
loanDepot reports $108M loss in 2025 even as volume, margins improve
loanDepot cut its 2025 net loss to $108 million as revenue rose 12% to $1.19 billion, but margins fell to 324 bps in Q4.
Retirement savers hold steady in 2025 as automatic enrollment drives positive trends
The average participant account balance increased 13% year over year in 2025, reaching an all-time high of $167,970.