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Like Trump, FHFA head Bill Pulte favors governance by social media
The president and the Fannie and Freddie overseer were active on social media platforms Monday
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Like Trump, FHFA head Bill Pulte favors governance by social media
The president and the Fannie and Freddie overseer were active on social media platforms Monday
Like Trump, FHFA head Bill Pulte favors governance by social media
The president and the Fannie and Freddie overseer were active on social media platforms Monday
Rising costs and tariff concerns tamp down remodeler optimism
Remodelers say suppliers have raised prices by nearly 7% since January
As Trump’s reciprocal tariffs take effect, the housing industry projects their impacts
Home builders should expect a 9% increase in overall material costs: Zonda
Rising costs and tariff concerns tamp down remodeler optimism
Remodelers say suppliers have raised prices by nearly 7% since January
As Trump’s reciprocal tariffs take effect, the housing industry projects their impacts
Home builders should expect a 9% increase in overall material costs: Zonda
To solve the U.S. housing crisis, advocacy groups suggest looking west
The federal government owns about 650 million acres of open land, mostly in the western U.S.
Commercial Property Pulse
Multifamily construction growth isn’t solving the housing crisis
Home flipping declines for the second year in a row
But gross profits rose in 2024: Attom
Reach Real Estate Investors by Becoming an Expert in These Loans
Debt-service coverage ratios loans can be ideal for new and experienced investors
Virtual Reality Upends the Housing Market
From appraisals to staging, this valuable technology has revolutionized the business
The Evolving Cyber Threat
Originators need to know about the latest cybercrimes and how to stop them
A Refinance Boom Can Create Strains for Mortgage Servicers
Lenders, especially ones that control their own servicing, should prepare now
Boundless Potential Is Just a Click Away
AI can create marketing plans, emails and digital images in seconds
How AI Tools Can Go Above and Beyond
Efficiency and productivity are just the tip of the iceberg of what AI offers
Weigh Your Options
Choosing the right business loan requires looking at both the pros and the cons
Fund Projects and Curb Climate Change
C-PACE helps developers go green while enjoying low rates and tax incentives
Personal Wealth Explosion Fuels Ultra-Luxury Home Sales
High-end real estate set records in certain cities and outperformed the general housing market
Fixing the Homeownership Gap is Complex, But an Opportunity Waiting to Happen
Redlining persists, but fixing this evolving problem offers a wealth of opportunity
The Debt Crisis That Could Haunt the Mortgage Market
Rapid growth in unsecured loans could hobble future credit for prospective homebuyers
Why Fannie and Freddie’s New Valuation Tools are Being Adopted Slowly
Appraisal waiver options aim to make the process less costly, more efficient
To the Rescue with the Right Loan at the Right Time
Picking up on the correct cues can help you prospect investor clients
Cracks in the Cybersecurity Foundation
Be prepared for hackers who will exploit any vulnerability
Screen Time
Reach new clients and build relationships with existing ones through video marketing
Discern All the Flavors of Private Lending
Understanding the distinctions of these loan types creates a competitive advantage
Fix the Housing Crunch One Apartment at a Time
Multifamily housing benefits both investors and communities
Areas of Affluence
Private lending offers a path to participate in upscale international markets
Find Ways to Adapt
Originators need to strategize for a changing landscape and uncertain future
Make Hard Money Work for You
This private lending subset can help clients, but care should be taken
A New Normal Requires New Strategies
In troubled times, mortgage brokers can lean on private lending partnerships
Areas of Affluence
Private lending offers a path to participate in upscale international markets
Find Ways to Adapt
Originators need to strategize for a changing landscape and uncertain future
Make Hard Money Work for You
This private lending subset can help clients, but care should be taken
Discern All the Flavors of Private Lending
Understanding the distinctions of these loan types creates a competitive advantage
Fix the Housing Crunch One Apartment at a Time
Multifamily housing benefits both investors and communities
Areas of Affluence
Private lending offers a path to participate in upscale international markets
Find Ways to Adapt
Originators need to strategize for a changing landscape and uncertain future
Ohio AG alleges UWM colluded with brokers to ‘rip off’ consumers
United Wholesale Mortgage calls the attorney general’s lawsuit ‘frivolous’ and a ‘PR stunt’
Ohio AG alleges UWM colluded with brokers to ‘rip off’ consumers
United Wholesale Mortgage calls the attorney general’s lawsuit ‘frivolous’ and a ‘PR stunt’
Senators ask government watchdog to investigate Pulte’s Fannie and Freddie moves
Among other concerns, the Democratic lawmakers questioned the legality of the FHFA director chairing the Fannie and Freddie boards
CFPB backs down from registry requirements for nonbank lenders
Mortgage industry leaders praised the agency’s change of course
CFPB backs down from registry requirements for nonbank lenders
Mortgage industry leaders praised the agency’s change of course
Consumers are tired of trigger leads — Congress may finally act
Lawmakers reintroduce bill aimed at preventing abusive spam calls to homebuyers
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