Trump’s HUD pick will aim to ‘maximize’ HUD budget if confirmed
Many housing insiders often characterize the topic of housing as a bipartisan one that is somewhat insulated from the acrimony of more divisive issues during a...
Mortgage applications for new homes are up 9% in the past year
Purchase mortgage applications for new homes rose 8.9% year over year in December 2024, according to a report released Friday by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)....
From Foot Locker to 100+ closed deals a year (*in under five years)
In 2019, Chris A. Williams had a problem. He was working two jobs — selling shoes at Foot Locker and cleaning cars at Enterprise — but...
A Complete Guide to Understanding Pocket Listings
According to BatchService and ResiClub Analytics, there were approximately 1.2 million “pocket listings” or off-market real estate sales in the United States in 2024, with the...
Freddie Mac hires Sam Valverde for executive role
Sam Valverde, who stepped down as acting president of Ginnie Mae on Nov. 30, will join Freddie Mac as vice president of mission and community engagement...
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Foreclosure filings are rising. Could the trend continue in 2025?
With fluctuating mortgage rates and economic pressure in the housing market, foreclosure activity ramped up in October 2024. According to real estate data provider Attom, homebuyers...
Bill Pulte to be considered for HUD secretary, report claims
Bill Pulte, the philanthropist and CEO of Pulte Capital — and who shares a name with his grandfather, the founder of Atlanta-based homebuilder PulteGroup — is...
Rocket Mortgage origination volume jumps 28% in Q3
Detroit-based Rocket Companies, the parent of Rocket Mortgage, saw its strategy of investing in technology and expanding its servicing portfolio start to pay off in the...
Weichert Realtors settles the commission lawsuits
Weichert Realtors has taken a page from eXp World Holdings and settled the commission lawsuits — but with the Hooper (formerly Phillips) plaintiffs rather than with the...