Atlas VMS, QuantumReverse enter tech integration partnership

Appraisal technology management firm Atlas VMS announced on Tuesday that it has entered a partnership with QuantumReverse, an LOS provider for reverse mortgages, to integrate the AIM-Port order management platform. The partnership will grant reverse mortgage lenders who use QuantumReverse direct acc

Broker Public Portal’s consumer-facing site becomes Cribio

The Broker Public Portal (BPP) is launching a new chapter in its effort to provide an industry-owned alternative to major home search websites — renaming its consumer-facing national homebuying platform under the name Cribio. However, the Broker Public Portal name will not go away. Leaders behind th

Record senior home equity is fueling demand for new solutions for older American homeowners

Older American homeowners hold substantial home equity, built over decades of steady ownership. With refinances scarce and mortgage rates still elevated, that stockpile has become the most durable growth story in housing finance—and one of the most practical ways to help older households manage expe

FinCEN delays implementation of anti-money laundering rule

Title insurance firms gearing up for the implementation of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers Rule can slow their efforts. On Tuesday, FinCEN announced that it was postponing the implementation of the policy fro

CFPB ends multiple lender consent orders, opens few new cases

Under the Trump administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been winding down enforcement actions against lenders and servicers while opening only two new cases. On Sept. 18, the Bureau terminated consent orders against Washington Federal Bank, Planet Home Lending, Apple Inc.

Houston MLS enters data share agreement with DFW counterpart

Transacting business across the Lone Star State just got a bit easier for Texas real estate professionals and consumers. Houston Realtors Information Service, Inc., which is perhaps better known as HAR.com, and North Texas Real Estate Information Systems, Inc. (NTREIS) have entered into a data shari

Giorgio Bertuol named president of sales at West Capital Lending

West Capital Lending on Tuesday announced that Giorgio Bertuol is taking on the role of president of sales. Bertoul comes from loanDepot, where he served as the executive vice president of sales since September 2011, per his LinkedIn. loanDepot has been shaking up its leadership since its founder, A

Seniors see aging in place as greatest health risk in 2025: survey

U.S. seniors cited aging in place as the biggest threat to their overall health and well-being for the second straight year in 2025, regardless of where they live, their income or their education, according to a new Alignment Health survey. In total, 64% of seniors identified aging in place as their

FTC lawsuit claims Zillow–Redfin rental tie-up crushes competition

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing Zillow and Redfin over their rental syndication agreement.  In a complaint filed on Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Virginia, the FTC claims that the two firms conspired to eliminate competition in the rental listing space and that their synd

No. 1 eXp mega team Pemberton Homes branches out on its own

When much of the real estate industry is consolidating, Parker Pemberton, who runs the No. 1 team globally at eXp Realty, has decided it is time to strike out on his own.  “I think that the marketplace needs strong local leadership and with the consolidation going on right now, it is getting very co

Trump administration plans deep cuts to homeless housing program

The Trump administration is preparing to slash funding for permanent housing programs aimed at addressing homelessness and shifting billions toward transitional housing that requires work or service participation, according to a report from Politico. The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s

Mortgage spreads are the hero of the 2025 housing market

Mortgage spreads are the hero of housing in 2025, quietly helping housing demand pick up even when nobody else notices. What are mortgage spreads? In the slow dance between the 10-year yield and 30-year mortgage rates since 1971, the mortgage spread is the distance between them — the key variable ke

Tech Pulse: Realtor groups talk tech; lenders stress compliance

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: Realtor association tools driving member success Florida Realtors and Virginia Realtors a

Bipartisan RESIDE Act aims to convert vacant spaces into housing

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at repurposing vacant buildings into affordable housing. Reps. Sam Liccardo (D-Calif.), Maria Salazar (R-Fla.), Johnny Olszewski (D-Md.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) announced the Revitalizing Empty Structures Into Desirable Environme

Realtor association tools driving member success

From data-driven platforms to safety apps and legal support, Realtor associations are investing in tools and services to help agents compete in a rapidly changing industry. Leadership from Florida Realtors and Virginia Realtors told HousingWire their focus is on delivering simplicity, integration an

NAR appoints former Etihad Airways exec to lead event strategy

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is continuing to revamp its leadership team. On Friday, the trade association announced the appointment of Amanda Whitehead as its new vice president of event strategy and member engagement. “As NAR charts a new path and as part of our strategic efforts to

Douglas Elliman investigated over insider trading: Reuters

Douglas Elliman is being investigated over the alleged potential acquisition by Anywhere, according to a report published by Reuters on Wednesday.  The report cited letters related to the matter seen by Reuters and conversations with three people familiar with the issue. According to these sources,

NFIP set to expire as shutdown, disaster seasons collide

With the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) set to expire Sept. 30, just as hurricane and wildfire seasons collide with the threat of a federal government shutdown, uncertainty is mounting for homeowners, insurers and the housing market. The NFIP has faced repeated short-term extensions and lap

Government shutdown looms large for real estate, mortgage

Government shutdowns have repeatedly rippled through the real estate industry over the past three decades, delaying loans, snarling flood insurance and rattling buyer confidence. A federal shutdown is days away as of Friday — threatening paychecks for hundreds of thousands of workers, freezing key r

What are Tech Trendsetters most excited about right now?

With nominations for HousingWire’s 2025 Tech Trendsetters closing on Sept. 30, we’re continuing to spotlight previous honorees and industry leaders for their insights on tech in 2025. We asked one simple question: What project are you most excited about right now? Their responses highlight how artif