Appeals court throws curve ball in potential class-action suit against Unison

The line between reverse mortgages and home equity sharing products got a little blurrier on Thursday when a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals panel reversed a lower court’s dismissal order in a proposed class-action suit against Unison. The opinion found that the plaintiffs suing Unison have shown tha

Tech Pulse: ICE integrates with Freddie Mac, AI Summit welcomes experts

Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: ICE integrates Mortgage Analyzer with Freddie Mac’s borrower verification tool ICE Mortga

Trump’s GSE stock offering plan challenged by analysts

Analysts are tempering expectations after reports that the Trump administration aims to sell shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by the end of 2025 at a combined valuation of $500 billion — more than double some market estimates. They’re concerned about the feasibility of completing all necessary s

MLS Now to add Rayse client transparency platform

Ohio-based MLS Now will offer the Rayse client experience platform at no cost to its subscribers beginning Aug. 12, the organization announced. The service will be available through the MLS Now dashboard. MLS Now serves more than 13,500 real estate professionals in 36 Ohio counties. Rayse — which in

HousingWire AI Summit to address tech’s promise and pitfalls

As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms housing, mortgage lending and real estate sales, industry leaders will gather Tuesday in Dallas for HousingWire’s AI Summit to discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by the emerging technology. Summit speakers include Eric Forney, director of ex

The big question: Have agent commissions changed since the settlement?

The headlines were predicting massive declines in real estate agent commissions — some even expected home prices to fall as a result, but a year after the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement went into effect the data is painting a different pict

Trump plans IPO for Fannie, Freddie later this year

The Trump administration is reportedly aiming for an initial public offering (IPO) of the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac later this year. According to The Wall Street Journal, which spoke to sources familiar with the situation, the Trump administration is preparin

Investing in real estate taught this coach what makes a real estate agent great

Most people know me as a real estate speaker and coach. I’ve trained hundreds of thousands of agents across the country on how to list, sell, and serve at the highest level. But here’s something most don’t know: I’m also an active real estate investor. I buy between six and 10 properties a year. Tha

Homie appeals dismissal of antitrust suit against NAR

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) may have been dismissed from three antitrust suits this summer, but it appears the plaintiffs in at least one of them aren’t quite ready to give up their fight.  Plaintiff Homie Technologies filed a notice of appeal on Thursday, notifying the U.S. District

loanDepot shakes up retail and JV leadership after Hsieh’s comeback

loanDepot is making more leadership changes following the return of founder and majority stakeholder Anthony Hsieh as CEO. Tom Fiddler has been promoted to president of retail lending while Dan Peña will serve as president of partnership.  John Bianchi, the executive vice president of retail product

Bridging the gap: How intergenerational living is combating senior isolation and the housing crisis

The United States faces a pressing dual challenge: an aging population at risk of social isolation and a housing market that has struggled to keep pace with evolving care needs. Traditional senior housing models often separate rather than connect, leaving many older adults without meaningful communi

With Hsieh in the driver’s seat, loanDepot posts revenue of $283M

loanDepot on Thursday reported that its second-quarter 2025 revenue increased by 3% to $283 million and adjusted revenue increased 5% to $292 million compared to the prior quarter. loanDepot’s first quarter saw the return of loanDepot founder and executive chairman Anthony Hsieh to the day-to-day op

Trump taps economic adviser Stephen Miran for Fed board seat

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will nominate Stephen Miran — his top economic adviser — to fill a vacant seat on the Federal Reserve‘s Board of Governors following last week’s resignation of Adriana Kugler. Miran, who currently chairs the White House Council of Economic Advisers,

Realtor.com: Price premium for new homes sinks to all-time low

The price gap between new and existing homes fell to a record low in the second quarter of 2025 — making newly built properties a more affordable option for many buyers, according to Realtor.com’s quarterly new construction report released Thursday. The nationwide premium for new homes dropped to 7.

Aperture Global Real Estate expands into Montana

LPT Realty founder Robert Palmer is launching his latest venture — Aperture Global Real Estate — in Big Sky, Montana. Aperture, the luxury affiliate of LPT Realty, has established a presence in 17 U.S. states and four international cities. The firm’s expansion comes on the heels of Palmer’s success

Cypress Loan Servicing settles foreclosure case for $2M

Cypress Loan Servicing has reached a $2 million settlement with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) over allegations that it violated state foreclosure prevention and consumer protection laws.According to the AGO, Cypress — formerly known as Rushmore Loan Management Services — allegedl

HousingWire Data Expands with Sold Intel, Unlocking Full Lifecycle Visibility for Housing Market Analysis

DALLAS, TX — August 7, 2025 — HousingWire Data, the enterprise data division of HW Media, has launched Sold Intel, a new product offering that brings transaction-level clarity to the housing market. Sold Intel joins the platform’s existing datasets – Listings Intel and Pending Intel – offering clien

Better mortgage spreads lead to the lowest rates of 2025

Today, we had another new low in mortgage rates. It was nothing too drastic, just a 0.2% drop from 6.57% to 6.55%, but it’s on a day that the 10-year yield is currently flat to higher, which means mortgage spreads made the difference today. Just like in 2024, mortgage spreads don’t always get the re

Better’s losses are shrinking. It could break even by late 2026

Better Home & Finance Holding Co. announced its second-quarter 2025 earnings on Thursday. The company revealed that it’s still operating at a loss, but it showed clear improvement in the second quarter as revenue grew, loan volume rose and its tech offerings expanded. In its earnings call on Thursda

AI tool creates ‘podcasts’ for real estate listings

A United Kingdom-based real estate agency has introduced personalized audio summaries as a new way for prospective homebuyers to revisit property viewings. Plans are reportedly in the works for a U.S. release. Ashton Stripp, an agency based in Sussex, is now sending custom “podcasts” to individuals