Are home sellers finally coming back to the market?
The defining characteristic of the 2023 housing market has been dramatically fewer home sellers than any recent year. That’s one reason total sales volume has been...
Housing starts rise on falling mortgage rates
Housing starts rose in November, significantly beating expectations.
New construction rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,560,000, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and...
Opinion: Today’s regulatory compliance starts at the top
High-profile government actions against some of the nation’s largest financial firms for alleged violations of fair lending laws and loan servicing principles have sent a sobering...
5 trends that will reshape the real estate market in 2024
The landscape of real estate is undergoing significant transformations in 2024, driven by a confluence of technological advancements, shifting market dynamics and evolving consumer behaviors.
1. Technology...
Housing groups jointly sign letter urging full funding for FHA, Ginnie Mae
A coalition of seven housing interest groups including the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), the Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA), the National Association of Realtors (NAR)...
How new FCC rules closing the ‘lead gen loophole’ could impact mortgage professionals
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last week released a new order amending its “express consent” rules for the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), which closes ...
Builders cheer up as mortgage rates fall
A decline in mortgage rates since November helped end four months of declines in builder confidence. Recent economic readings suggest improving housing conditions in 2024.
Builder confidence...
NAR president vows to continue to fight commission lawsuits
In her first national interview since a Missouri jury found the real estate industry liable for colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions, National Association...
The Federal Reserve delivers lower rates for Christmas
Mortgage rates and the 10-year yield
What a crazy week! Not too long ago, on jobs Friday, I was on the HousingWire Daily podcast saying it’s...
Real estate tech firm Prevu raises $6 million in Series A
Real estate tech firm Prevu announced a Series A financing round Thursday of $6 million. Citi, RiverPark Ventures, Metropolis Ventures, Simplex Ventures, Winklevoss Capital and Liebenthal...